News and Updates
Updates on Builders Association government activities
- By Ashley Slovinski
- July 28, 2010
May construction starts rose from April to the highest level in
nearly a year, but construction employment declinced in most metropolitan areas from June 2009 to June 2010.
- By Ashley Slovinski
- July 28, 2010
The AGC of America is presenting a five-part Supervisory Training Webinar Series for early–career
construction supervisors and those looking to make a move into such a
role.
- By Andy Cole
- July 22, 2010
Pending ratification, the agreement would provide Carpenters with an increase of $8.30 over the next four years.
- By Ashley Slovinski
- July 21, 2010
Nominate an individual for the Community Builder Award or nominate your firm for the Corporate Citizen Award to be recognized at the Annual Meeting.
- By Ashley Slovinski
- July 19, 2010
Topics and industry updates covered by the June 2010 AGC Building Contractors Conference
- By Andy Cole
- July 15, 2010
Tom Nordeen and MARBA released a statement in the wake of Unions coming to an agreement with the Chicago Area Independent Contractors Association Wednesday.
- By Tom Nordeen, Chairman, MARBA
- July 13, 2010
Since the beginning of negotiations, contractors have increased their offer to Unions 4.25 percent. Laborers and Operating Engineers have come down only 2.25 percent. Builders Association members can view our Labor Negotiation Update page for more information.
- By Ashley Slovinski
- July 6, 2010
Show your appreciation to those who are leaders in workplace safety.
- By Ashley Slovinski
- June 30, 2010
Mark your calendar for this year's Fall Meeting. In addition to networking, the meeting will take a look at Best Practices for the current economic climate.
- By Ashley Slovinski
- June 24, 2010
The AGC states that "You can’t wish for a green future – you have to build it," which is why the asssociation is committed to bulding a green future for America.
- By Ashley Slovinski
- June 8, 2010
AGC of America signed
a
letter with over 30 business groups to express
concern about
misinformation circulating regarding multiemployer defined benefit plan
relief
proposals.
- By Ashley Slovinski
- June 2, 2010
In other AGC of America news, economists comment on job growth in vertical construction, and a new type of concrete may be more durable.
- By Ashley Slovinski
- May 21, 2010
Increases in stimulus–funded projects and growing demand for single
family construction helped boost monthly construction employment in 29
states between March and April.
A memo released in late April highlighted by much stiffer fines for companies with egregious safety violations.
The best MBE/WBE businesses in the Chicago area can connect with some of its best General Contractors and Specialty Contractors at our May 12 event.