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AGC Sounds Alarm on OSHA Inspection Changes

AGC pushes back on OSHA’s proposed rule to expand who can serve as the employee representative—a union representative at a nonunion workplace, a community activist, etc.—during the walkaround portion of enforcement inspections.

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New Report on Potential OSHA Heat Standard

A small business report on OSHA’s potential Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Settings standard includes AGC member input on impacts to construction contractors.

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Updated DOD Construction Safety & Health Manual

The Army Corps releases an updated EM 385-1-1 manual, on which AGC provided significant input, detailing safety and health requirements for Corps and NAVFAC construction contracts.

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Construction Impacts of Averted Gov’t Shutdown

What construction contractors should know about the deal to avert a federal government shutdown (again) until 2024.

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AGC Challenges NLRB Joint-Employer Standard

AGC of America joins lawsuit against the National Labor Relations Board on its new joint-employer standard that threatens upheaval of the traditional contractor-subcontractor relationship.

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AGC Weighs in on Overtime

A U.S. Department of Labor proposal increasing overtime thresholds from $35,568 to $60,209 threatens employees’ career advancement, flexibility, and access to benefits.

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Naloxone/Narcan in Construction

What construction contractors need to know about Naloxone/Narcan for responding to opioid overdose on the job and more.

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Transportation Funding Uncertainty

Uncertainty remains, as the House of Representatives punts on annual funding measure for federal-aid transportation programs.

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$2 Billion Low-Carbon Construction Investments

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced a $2 billion investment for more than 150 construction projects that will use “low-embodied carbon” materials.

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AGC Member Orientation

Learn about your AGC of America member benefits, resources, and opportunities to maximize your membership in the association.

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