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Updates on Builders Association government activities

Construction Ups And Downs

  • 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.

Supervisory Training Webinar Series

  • 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.

MARBA, Carpenters Reach Tentative Agreement

  • By Andy Cole
  • July 22, 2010

Pending ratification, the agreement would provide Carpenters with an increase of $8.30 over the next four years.

Seeking Nominees

  • 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.

AGC Building Contractors Conference Overview

  • By Ashley Slovinski
  • July 19, 2010

Topics and industry updates covered by the June 2010 AGC Building Contractors Conference

MARBA Chair: Union Tactics Keep Projects On Hold

  • 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.

MARBA Chair: Contractors Working Toward Equitable Agreement

  • 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.

Who Is The Next Rising Star Of Safety?

  • By Ashley Slovinski
  • July 6, 2010

Show your appreciation to those who are leaders in workplace safety.

Save The Date For This Year's Fall Meeting

  • 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.

AGC Building A Green Future

  • 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.

AGC Combats Multiemployer Pension Relief Misinformation

  • 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.

New Greenhouse Gas Permits For Large Facilities

  • 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.

AGC Reports that 29 States Add Construction Jobs from March to April

  • 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.

Proposed OSHA Penalty Changes

  • By Andy Cole
  • May 6, 2010

A memo released in late April highlighted by much stiffer fines for companies with egregious safety violations.

One More Reason For You To Join Contractor Meet And Greet...

  • By Andy Cole
  • May 5, 2010

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.