Take Advantage of ACG of America's Upcoming Webinars

AGC of America offers web based education throughout the year on various topics related to the construction industry. These topics range from newly released industry regulations to innovative processes and technology that can benefit your company. AGC’s WebEd program will deliver the information you need to the comfort of your home or office. 

Webinar: Understanding New Build America, Buy America Requirements

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | 2 pm – 3 pm (EDT)

New Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requirements take effect on federal-aid construction projects awarded on or after October 23. These domestic iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials sourcing requirements will impact state or local agency-procured construction projects with one dollar of federal financing (e.g., federal-aid transportation, water and wastewater, affordable housing, broadband, etc.).

Know the rules before you bid. The last thing any contractor wants to do is rip out and replace work at their own cost because an item is not compliant.

During this webinar, widely regarded construction law firm Smith Currie Oles partners, Ronald Robey and Elysha Luken, as well as AGC of America Vice President of Government Relations, Jimmy Christianson, will:

• Review the nuts and bolts of guidance from the White House Office of Management and Budget governing BABA compliance, including how different types of projects may have these requirements.
• Discuss what contractors should be asking their suppliers and manufacturers.
• Discuss questions contractors should be asking their owners about contractor certification of BABA-compliant items, availability and more; and
• Explain the waiver process in the event an item is not domestically made, available, or within budget.

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Webinar: Practical Guide to Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Final Rule

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 2 PM – 3 PM (EDT)

U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced their massive final rule, “Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations,” with an effective date of October 23, 2023.

The application of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts to federal and federally assisted construction projects leave many contractors uncertain about the requirements of federal prevailing wage laws and the consequences of non-compliance. The recent changes to the regulations are expected to add to this uncertainty. Failure to comply will place covered contractors at risk of catastrophic consequences, from losing money on contracts due to failure to understand labor costs, to high dollar back pay and related penalties, to debarment from future federal work.

This webinar is designed to give covered federal prime and subcontractors a more detailed understanding of what changes were made in the final rule and to help prepare themselves as they work toward compliance, especially with the October 23 effective date looming.

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