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Marisa Strickler published New Buy America Guidance Effective October 23 in Latest News 2023-10-19 14:57:33 -0400
New Buy America Guidance Effective October 23
What should your firm know? AGC of America has educational resources to help you understand the White House final guidance on the Build America, Buy America Act.
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+$60B in IIJA Funding Released
As part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) releases $54.6 billion in formula funding to states and $9.4 billion to be prioritized towards bridge reconstruction and electric vehicle infrastructure.
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Marisa Strickler published AGC Win on Small Business Counting in Latest News 2023-10-12 16:12:12 -0400
AGC Win on Small Business Counting
The U.S. Small Business Administration releases a long-sought, AGC rule allowing prime contractors to receive credit toward their subcontracting goals for small business subcontracts at lower tiers.
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Construction Inclusion Week Begins October 16
October 16 begins Construction Inclusion Week 2023 – a week dedicated to building awareness about the importance of diversity and inclusion efforts in the construction industry. AGC of America has resources and a webinar series to help you leverage the Culture of CARE tools and learn from construction leaders about how to engage your employees throughout the week.
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Building Contractors Townhall
Join the AGC Building Division and private market, vertical building contractors from across the country to discuss trends in robotics and AI having real impacts in the field.
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AGC Addressing Mental Health
AGC and Youturn Health are dedicated to providing support to the construction industry for behavioral health and substance use issues, and AGC is thrilled to announce a new program providing member firms with special discounts on Youturn Health's innovative, construction-industry focused education and support services for AGC member employees and their families.
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Marisa Strickler published House Shutdown, Not Gov’t Shutdown in Latest News 2023-10-05 15:48:13 -0400
House Shutdown, Not Government Shutdown
Here's how the latest D.C. developments impact the construction industry.
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Ready for New Davis Bacon Regs?
Join AGC of America on October 10 for a complimentary webinar providing a practical guide to the new Davis Bacon regulations taking effect October 23.
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Marisa Strickler published AGC to White House: No PLA Mandate in Latest News 2023-10-05 15:37:08 -0400
AGC to White House: No PLA Mandate
AGC of America meets with the White House on why it should not finalize its project labor agreement (PLA) mandate and why such a mandate would negatively impact union and open shop contractors.
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AGC Opposes NEPA Overreach
AGC opposes the White House’s proposed changes to permitting review rules that could prolong construction project approval, despite recent AGC-backed legislative changes that direct the White House to streamline the process.
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New Construction Risk Insights
Unlock success by subscribing to AGC of America’s new newsletter dedicated to enhancing risk management practices and optimizing construction project success.
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Prepare for Shutdown
AGC of America provides resources for federal, transportation, and utility contractors to review and consider as the federal government appears likely to shut down on October 1.
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FAA Shutdown?
Without an extension of the current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization set to expire on September 30, airport construction projects could face delays.
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New H-2B Proposal
H-2B visa seasonal workers would be granted greater protections and flexibility in the duration of their visas under a new DHS proposed rule.
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New Work Zone Safety Rule?
On September 20, 2023, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released a proposal to further address mobility impacts near work zones and manage work zone safety near roads.
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OSHA Awards AGC of America
On September 19, OSHA awarded AGC of America a $160,000 grant to provide fall prevention/protection training to approximately 500 employers and workers in the construction industry.
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Marisa Strickler published National VMT Pilot Moves Forward in Latest News 2023-09-28 14:41:18 -0400
National VMT Pilot Moves Forward
FHWA is finally moving forward with the national vehicle miles traveled (VMT) pilot required by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
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New EV User Fee Legislation
Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) introduces AGC-backed legislation that would apply a federal user fee to electric vehicles (EVs)—in the form of a one-time tax on batteries used in EVs at the manufacturer—and apply the revenue to the highway trust fund.
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Marisa Strickler published AGC at GSA’s Reverse Industry Day in Latest News 2023-09-28 14:37:00 -0400
AGC at GSA’s Reverse Industry Day
AGC and member companies, Clark Construction, Hensel Phelps, and Parsons Corp. spoke to GSA’s regional and national directors from the Office of Project Delivery and Regional Design & Construction.
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Marisa Strickler published Biden Speeds Up & Expands Work Authorization in Latest News 2023-09-21 16:24:46 -0400
Biden Speeds Up & Expands Work Authorization
DHS redesignates Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans and extends TPS to others not enrolled, thereby increasing the number of work eligible immigrants.
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