Complete the AGCA Hwy Work Zone Safety Survey
Each year AGC of America conducts a survey of members involved in highway construction work to evaluate the state of highway work zone safety. We want to collect information on
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OSU Named one of the Nation’s Most Outstanding Student Chapters of 2018
Three universities named nation’s most outstanding student construction chapters of 2018, according to national trade association Associated General Contractors of America Names Chapters at Roger Williams University, Oregon State University,
Spotlight Your Achievements: AGCA Awards
The 2020 awards programs are now open for submissions. The AGCA awards programs recognize the nation’s most pioneering projects as well as talented and community-minded contractors, innovative and successful AGC
DJC Op-Ed: Trip to Washington, D.C. Offers Opportunity to Build Connections
By: Mike Salsgiver Executive Director, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter This article was published by the DJC on October 15 in Buildings Bridges and Roads, and can be viewed here (subscription required).
Hwy Work Zone Safety Survey…Fill it Out!
Each year AGC of America conducts a survey of members involved in highway construction work to evaluate the state of highway work zone safety. AGCA collects information on the number,
Construction added 228,000 jobs over past year; highest ever for March
Construction employment increased by 228,000 jobs over the past year despite a weather-related dip last month, and the industry’s unemployment rate fell to 7.4 percent, the lowest yet for March,
February 2017 Construction Jobs Continue to Show Strong Growth
Construction employment increased in 257 out of 358 metro areas between February 2017 and February 2018, declined in 50 and stagnated in 51, according to a new analysis of federal
Billions of Dollars for Construction in FY 2018 Funding Bill
On March 21, congressional leaders unveiled a funding bill for fiscal year (FY) 2018 that includes at least $10 billion in additional infrastructure investment—compared to FY 2017 and promised in the Bipartisan Budget
AGCA Workforce Survey
AGC of America continues to hear from many of you that the labor market remains tight. While it is clear that worker shortages are in some cases, a significant problem
Mobile Technology Makes Work Zones Safer
Fifty-four percent of highway contractors reported that motor vehicles had crashed into their construction work zones during the past year, according to the results of a new highway work zone