OSHA’s New Construction Silica Standard
On April 6, 2017, OSHA delayed enforcement of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction until Sept. 23, 2017. AGC would like to take this opportunity to survey the regulated
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AGCA Launches New Highway Work Zone Safety Effort
2017 Highway Work zone Safety Survey Forty-four percent of highway contractors reported that motor vehicles had crashed into their construction work zones during the past year, according to the results
AGCA: Members’ Input Needed on EPA Proposed 2017 CGP
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is asking for public input on its proposed 2017 Construction General Permit, which authorizes stormwater discharge from construction sites. Although the Agency’s general permit directly
AGCA Files Suit to Block Misguided Silica Rule
AGC of America, working closely with the Louisiana AGC chapter, has taken an important legal step in reaction to the Obama administration’s recently released silica rule. On Monday, April 4,
FHWA Webinar on Grants for Alternative Revenue Approaches
The FAST Act authorizes $95 million in grant funding over the next five years to assist states in sponsoring pilot programs to test the feasibility of alternative revenue mechanisms to
Help AGCA Strengthen Its Legislative Efforts
Help AGCA Plan for the Future You have an opportunity to help AGC of America and its chapters gauge the reach of our collective networks and enable us to effectively
CSEA Winners Announced at the AGCA Convention
The Construction Safety Excellence Award (CSEA) winners were announced at the AGC of America’s National Convention in San Antonio, Texas on March 10, 2016. The CSEA is an ongoing and
Chapter Members Receive Build America Awards
Alliant Build America Award Winners AGC of America Annual Convention, March 10, 2016, San Antonio, Texas For 30 plus years, the Alliant Build America Awards have been given in recognition
Construction Spending Posts Solid March Gains
Construction spending increased by 8 percent in March compared to a year earlier and was also up slightly between February and March amid growing demand for many types of construction,
Change Order Problems? Take This Survey!
Change Order Problems on Federal Projects? Change orders are a way of life on any construction project. However, that is no excuse for federal agencies taking many months or even