Stephen Sandherr, CEO of AGC of America, urges Congress to think of the measure as a start of a longer-term process to address transportation funding challenges. Learn More...

 

If you haven't seen the most recent edition of Constructor magazine, now's your chance. Feature topics include the government's tiered program for idenitifying small business participation, fall safety protection training and the most pressing environmental compliance issues for contractors this year. Learn More...

 

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On July 11, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the repeal of the Obamacare Act (H.R. 6079) with bipartisan support which would repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), but will not receive a vote in the Senate. Learn More...

 

Economic development incentives are a fact of life in real estate development and construction. Governments package and promote their offerings in highly competitive bids to spark economic activity, create jobs and generate new tax revenues. Learn More...

 

Beginning at midnight on Friday, June 8, 2012, Sundt Construction, Inc. executed the first of two massive concrete pours that will form the foundation of the new 290,000-sq-ft courthouse shared by Pima County and the City of Tucson, Ariz.
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Swinerton Builders has enlisted Jason Chupp to help expand its Oregon operations. In his role as operations manager, Chupp will work closely with architects and clients to develop relationships and manage projects from beginning to end. Learn More...

 

Alamo Iron Works, the 137‐year‐old San Antonio company, bought the assets of SGS Industrial Supplies Inc., the leading distributor of steel and industrial products in the Rio Grande Valley. Learn More...

 

ATI recently welcomed Thomas Noonan to its Dallas office as regional manager, responsible for building that office's operations including branch management and regional expansion through Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas. Learn More...

 

GALLINA LLP announced its merger with Seattle-based firm, Merrill Carlson, PLLC, effective July 1, 2012. The merger introduces new leadership in Seattle, Wash. including Kirk Merrill, Eldon Carlson, and Chris Carlson. GALLINA LLP’s Novato-based partner, Teresa Arrighi, has been announced as the regional managing partner of the Pacific Northwest Region and the newest member of the Executive Committee. Learn More...

 

Last week, over 130 contractors traveled to Washington, D.C. to attend the 2012 AGC Safety and Health Committee meeting. In addition to the networking opportunities and forums with federal agencies, attendees received updates on legislative issues that directly affect the safety and health professionals in the construction industry. Attendees were also able to schedule visits with their congressional delegations. Learn More...

 

July 17, 2012
Webinar: Lean From a Specialty Contractors' Perspective

July 19, 2012
Webinar: Getting Subcontractors on Board

July 26, 2012
Webinar: Business Development in the Constuction Industry

Aug 3, 2012
Spanish Fall Protection Training 2012
Houston, TX

Aug 5, 2012 - Aug 7, 2012
2012 M.B.A. (Membership, Business, Advocacy) Program
Arlington, VA

Aug 7, 2012
AGC Meeting for In-House Counsel
Dallas, TX

Aug 8, 2012
AGC Meeting for In-House Risk Managers
Dallas, TX

Aug 16, 2012 - Aug 17, 2012
2012 IT Forum Conference
Chicago, IL

September 12, 2012 - September 15, 2012
AGC Building Contractors Conference
Charleston, SC