News and Updates
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- By Andy Cole
- July 29, 2010
OSHA's long awaited new standards are designed to prevent jobsite accidents and fatalities.
- 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 Andy Cole
- July 20, 2010
Contractors have reached a tentative agreement with Laborers and Operators, and return to the table with Carpenters July 21.
- 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 Ashley Slovinski
- July 14, 2010
The Builders Association is co-sponsoring the Midwest Green BIM Conference with McGraw Hill Construction. Save the date!
- 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 28, 2010
The AGC of America released City-by-City Construction Figures, showing gains and losses in construction employment from April 2009 to April 2010.
- By Ashley Slovinski
- June 24, 2010
The Builders Association is committed to providing information about financial recovery to help aid its members during this 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.