2012 AGC of America National Convention Wrap-Up
AGC’s 93rd Annual Meeting was a jam-packed event that featured appearances by John Hofmeister, former president of Shell Oil Company, and founding CEO of Citizens for Affordable Energy; Karl Rove,
Category: National Issues
Transportation bill showdown begins next week
From AGC of America: A 90-day extension of current transportation funding would create “havoc” for cities and states trying to plan their transportation projects, said Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA), speaking
Federal Highway Bills Head to Conference
Wednesday, April 25 the US House of Representatives voted to meet with the US Senate to negotiate a bill funding federal highway and transit programs. House Members approved a motion
Oregon Court of Appeals Ruling May Hurt LLCs
The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled in late February in Cortez v. Nacco Materials Handling Group, Inc. that the exclusive remedy provision of the workers’ compensation law does not protect
“Quickie Election” Rule – Effective April 30, 2012
The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) rule on representation case procedures went into effect on April 30, 2012. Referred to as the “Quickie Election” or “Ambush Election” rule, would speed
National Labor Relations Board “Quickie” Election Rule Blocked
On May 14, 2012, US District Court Judge James E. Boasberg issued his decision finding that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) did not have the authority to issues its
Summary: Federal Highway Bill
NOTE: This summary was prepared by Brian Deery, Senior Director of AGC of America’s Highway and Transportation Division. To obtain a PDF version of this summary, please click: Summary of
Congressional Conferees Close to a Deal on Federal Highway Bill
The House and Senate are moving closer to a deal on the highway and bridge portions of the surface transportation reauthorization bill. This afternoon, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John
Connecting Veterans to the Construction Industry
Knowing that the nation’s veterans can serve as a good pool of potential construction craftworkers, but also understanding that making the connections with the nation’s veterans as they leave service
Trends the Construction Industry Can’t Afford to Ignore in 2012
Trends for 2012 Top trends for 2012 are all centered on new technology and creative solutions to economic issues: Tight lending practices, lack of credit and dried up public funding