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New Safety Standards For Cranes, Derricks

  • By Andy Cole
  • July 29, 2010

OSHA's long awaited new standards are designed to prevent jobsite accidents and fatalities.

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.

Laborers, Operators Back To Work

  • 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.

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.

Attend The Midwest Green BIM Conference

  • By Ashley Slovinski
  • July 14, 2010

The Builders Association is co-sponsoring the Midwest Green BIM Conference with McGraw Hill Construction. Save the date!

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's April City-By-City Construction Figures

  • 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.

Reaching Out

  • 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.

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.