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OSHA Penalty Increases for 2025

Inflation adjustments raise maximum penalties for workplace safety violations, effective January 15, 2025.

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OSHA Terminates COVID-19 Healthcare Rulemaking, Focuses on Infectious Diseases Rulemaking for Healthcare

Shifts Resources to Comprehensive Infectious Disease Protections Amid Industry Concerns

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AGC Releases Underground Damage Prevention Survey

Survey of Utility Contractors Found that Telecom Companies were More than Twice as Likely to Cause 811 Response Delays as other Utilities

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119th Congress Convenes

Tax cuts, border security, and energy production - what to expect from the Republican House and Senate this Congress.

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Register Now for AGC Webinars: Navigating Tariffs in 2025

As contractors gear up for 2025, new tariff policies under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration are poised to bring challenges across the construction sector.

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Corporate Transparency Act Whiplash

The end of the year brought about a flurry of legal decisions related to the Corporate Transparency Act – a law passed in 2020 that generally requires legal entities with fewer than 20 employees and $5 million to submit "beneficial ownership information" with an agency called the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. 

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Construction Firms Predict Strong Demand For Certain Private-sector & Most Types Of Public-Sector Work In 2025, But Worry About Labor & Materials Prices

New industry outlook shows firms are worried about impacts of President-Elect Trump’s trade and immigration policies even as they increase investments in artificial intelligence and other technologies to boost productivity.

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Biden Administration Greenlights Multiple California Emissions Rules

In the final days of the administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a flurry of approved waivers for California to enact stringent emissions standards for on-road and off-road vehicles.

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Congress and Incoming Administration Ready Immigration Actions

Resources on how employers in the construction industry can prepare for changes in immigration enforcement, compliance measures and practical guidance through a downloadable webinar.

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DOL/OSHA 2024 Fall Regulatory Agenda: Updates for Construction Safety and Health

On December 13, 2024, the Department of Labor released its Fall 2024 regulatory agenda, which includes rulemaking activity specific to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).

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