With construction employment on the upswing, firms are recruiting the brightest stars, so they can win jobs, work lean, successfully complete projects and secure repeat business. July/August's cover story shares with readers how to find and reel in key employee talent.

In addition, July/August contains the much-anticipated 2013 Regional Resource Guide, a products and services showcase with information on companies vital to the construction industry. Learn More...

 

In recent years, AGC members have been pressed to deliver more services at lower cost, while maintaining the highest quality. Recognizing this challenge, AGC developed a "Doing More With Less" webpage, which contains a number of tools and resources to help members maximize their efficiency. Learn More...

 

The unemployment rate for construction workers fell below double digits in June for the first time since 2008 as every segment of the industry added employees, according to an analysis of new government data by AGC. Association officials said the relatively positive jobs report for the sector highlights the need to address potential shortages of skilled and entry-level workers. Learn More...

 

As many of you now know, AGC of America has joined Instagram. While you have surely heard about this popular social media platform, what you might not know is that it is very applicable to business and association communications. More than that, it can be an extremely useful tool for the association, the industry and your business. Learn More...

 

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On July 2, the Department of Treasury announced that the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will be delayed for one year. The employer mandate initially forced large employers, as defined by the ACA, to either provide health coverage for its full-time employees and equivalents or pay a penalty beginning in 2014. AGC has been working with an employer coalition on the implementation of the ACA to ensure that employer-sponsored coverage remains a competitive option for their employees. Transition relief from the employer mandate was a top priority of the coalition. Learn More...

 

Top contracting firms typically reached their level of dominance largely as a result of the breadth of their relationships with external suppliers and supporting contractors. As these organizations have grown, so too have their capabilities and service offerings as a result of a desire to continuously expand upon existing relationships. Even smaller contractors who achieve high levels of success employ a similar model – focusing on identifying and utilizing external talent to expand capabilities, and ultimately revenue. Learn More...

 

Though Gov. Rick Perry has not put tuition revenue bonds for campus construction in the call for the current special session, Texas legislators are moving forward with efforts to pass a bill that could help colleges and universities across Texas move forward with construction and improvement projects. Learn More...

 

Gray, a nationally ranked engineering, architecture and construction firm and an AGC of Kentucky member, has named Brian Woods as manager, business development for its South Atlantic regional office in Charlotte, N.C. In this position, he will be responsible for developing and managing customer relationships in the South Atlantic region and will act as Gray’s primary contact for the automotive market. Learn More...

 

National Trench Safety, LLC (NTS), a Houston-based company specializing in the rental and sales of trench and traffic safety equipment and an AGC of Texas Highway, Heavy, Utilities and Industrial Branch member, as well as engineered services and OSHA-compliant training classes, announced today that industry veteran and highly respected engineer and author, Joe Turner, P.E. has joined NTS as its new director of engineering, research and product development. Learn More...

 

Suffolk Construction, an AGC member in California, Massachusetts and Washington, D.C. and one of the most successful, privately held construction management firms in the country, recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the Brigham Building for the Future project in Boston, Mass. Located on the Brigham and Women’s Hospital campus in the world-renowned Longwood Medical Area, the $280-million project totaling 620,000 square feet will feature an 11-story research lab and clinical facility and 460-car below-grade parking garage. Learn More...

 

AGC’s 2013 IT Forum Conference August 14-15, 2013, in Chicago, IL is the construction industry’s one-stop-shop for the latest on technology trends, cyber security, mobile technology, disaster recovery and continuity, affordable IT solutions and much more. Featured speakers from Deloitte & Touche, on Cyber Security, and Box.net, on Mobile Technologies, will deliver timely presentations on these important issues affecting the industry today. Learn More...

 

The 2013 AGC Building Contractors Conference brings together high-level leaders in the building construction industry to share, learn and discuss the issues that are essential to them and their business. This year’s theme is "Increasing Your Firm’s Productivity Through Industry Innovations." Learn More...

 

July 16, 2013
Field Management from the iPad

July 18, 2013 
The Hispanic Workforce: Best Practices for Construction Employers 

July 24, 2013
Are You Ready for Flawless Prevailing Wage Audits?

July 30, 2013
Attract and Retain Top Construction Talent Using Innovative Pay, Incentives and Pathways to Ownerships

Aug 14, 2013 - Aug 15, 2013 
2013 IT Forum Conference 
Chicago IL 

Aug 22, 203
Management by Values * Developing a Lean Culture

Oct 8, 2013 - Oct 9, 2013 
Denver BIMForum 
Denver CO 

Oct 15, 2013
Unit 5: Lean Supply Chains and Assembly
Colorado Springs CO

Oct 15, 2013 - Oct 19, 2013
2013 Building Contractors Conference 
Colorado Springs, CO 

Oct 16, 2013 - Oct 17, 2013
Construction HR and Training Professionals Conference 
Chicago, IL