President Signs Executive Order Promoting Labor Standards
On September 6, 2024, President Biden signed an Executive Order directing federal agencies to prioritize and incentivize companies that adhere to a list of labor standards when awarding federal funds.
Read moreSeptember is National Suicide Prevention Month
Check out information from the AGC Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Task Force to help you and your teams make the most of National Suicide Prevention Month.
Read moreAGC Fights Overreach in Environmental Reviews: Files Supreme Court Brief
AGC submitted a joint amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court urging the court to reverse a ruling that dramatically expands the scope of environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act.
Read moreSpeaker of the House Mike Johnson to Address AGC Leadership
At AGC’s upcoming National Chapter Leadership Conference, Speaker Mike Johnson will address what lies ahead on the legislative agenda for the rest of the year and what to expect in a new Congress.
Read moreProposed Heat Standard Published in the Federal Register
On August 30, OSHA officially published their proposed standard addressing heat illness in outdoor and indoor settings in the Federal Register.
Read moreNew AGC Survey Shows Contractors Having A Hard Time Filling Positions
94 percent of construction firms report having a hard time finding workers to hire, undermining efforts to build infrastructure & other projects as the industry calls for better federal workforce policies.
Read moreRemaining Congressional Action Ahead of the Election
Next week, the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate are set to return from their August recess and will immediately begin debate on funding the federal government before current funding expires at the end of September.
Read moreAGC Call for Volunteers is Now Open! Get Involved and Share your Expertise
Many opportunities are available to get engaged and make a difference for AGC and the construction industry as a whole.
Read moreLatest on the Davis-Bacon Lawsuit
Department of Labor (DOL) intends to appeal recent loss on Davis-Bacon.
Read moreIntroductory Construction Financials Webinar Series Begins Next Week
On September 5, AGC will host the first of a three-part webinar series on the basics of construction financials to provide a foundational understanding of key financial statements, aimed at professionals with little to no prior tax or accounting experience.
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