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Stay Informed with AGC's New Judicial Advocacy Feed

AGC is excited to announce the launch of our new Judicial Advocacy news feed, a dedicated resource that keeps you informed about our ongoing efforts in the courts to protect and advance the interests of the construction industry.

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OMB Increases Buy America Transparency at AGC’s Request

On August 27, the White House’s Office of Management and Budget responded to AGC’s request to review the Build America, Buy America Act information collection procedures of 19 different federal agencies.

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AGC Urges Supreme Court to Protect Industry Groups’ Rights to Challenge Federal Agency Overreach

AGC joined an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review an appeals court decision that creates roadblocks for trade associations and businesses challenging illegal federal agency actions. 

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OSHA’s Heat Enforcement Actions – What Contractors Need To Know

Everything AGC has done (to date) in response to OSHA’s Heat Enforcement Actions.

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Federal Judge Blocks FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Nationwide

A Texas federal judge has blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent rule banning post-separation non-compete agreements nationwide.

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Cybersecurity Requirements for Defense Contractors

The Department of Defense published a second proposed rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program that places unified cybersecurity and information security requirements on DoD contractors and subcontractors.

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AGC Discusses Tax Priorities with Congress

Among the various provisions set to expire from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act includes the ability to fully deduct the cost of new and used equipment in the year it is purchased, the increased exemption level for the estate tax, and the so-called "qualified business income deduction."

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AGC’s Approach to Environmental Review and Permitting Reform

Your complete guide to the new rules, requirements, and everything AGC has done (to date) advocating on behalf of the construction industry.

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EPA Starts Construction Materials Labeling Program

The Inflation Reduction Act empowered the federal agencies to explore the use of construction materials that have a lower embodied carbon (lower emissions associated with their life cycle).

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AGC Legal Efforts to Stop the New Federal PLA Mandate are Gaining Traction

With the addition of two new federal bid protests, AGC is aware that four AGC-member construction firms have now filed federal bid protests objecting to project solicitations that require a project labor agreement (PLA).

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