Every year, The Hill publishes a list of the country's most influential and effective lobbyists. For the seventh year in a row, the newspaper recognized AGC of America's CEO, Stephen Sandherr, on the list. In the recognition, The Hill called attention to the association's work on getting a long-term highway and transit bill enacted as well as pushing for career and technical education reform to help support the recovering construction industry.

 

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Last week, select members of the House and Senate – called conferees – began negotiations on resolving the differences between the two chambers' long-term highway & transit bills. However, with funding levels and duration yet to be agreed upon, negotiations are off to a slow start, which could result in yet another short-term extension if Congress does not reach a deal by November 20. AGC – along with our members and chapters – has been a leader in the reauthorization process and advocated for the construction industry's priorities in a letter to all conferees, detailing which provisions and policies should be included in a final transportation bill. Please visit Hardhats for Highways and send a letter to your members of Congress, urging them to support a long-term highway & transit bill. Learn More...

 

You think you’ve got problems now? Consider your construction workforce situation five years into the future. The great recession smacked the construction industry like a bat on a ball several years ago, but current projections show a slow but steady rebound. In a recent AGC survey, 80 percent of construction firms indicated they plan to increase their payroll this year. Learn More...

 

BOND, an AGC of Massachusetts member, recently celebrated the dedication of Stonehill College’s Rev. Mark T. Cregan C.S.C. Athletic and Fitness Center at the Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex in Easton, Massachusetts. The ceremony honored the facility’s namesake, who served as Stonehill’s president for 13 years. Learn More...

 

When the new video board was recently installed at Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium, it became the largest in college football. While the size of the new video board has made headlines, the story behind the installation of the massive board is one of an incredible engineering feat. Learn More...

 

Will Hodges, president of Cadence McShane Construction Company, a TEXO and Houston Chapter member, is pleased to announce that the firm has been selected to provide the new construction services for Bowden Event Center on behalf of the Greater Keller Women’s Club. Located on Keller Parkway in Keller, Texas, the comprehensive assignment incorporates a chapel and adjacent event center. Construction began in late October with completion slated for fourth quarter 2016. Learn More...

 

When Hill & Wilkinson first started saying yes to niche jobs like the south dock repairs for Quaker Oats in 1992, CEO Paul Driscoll said he never thought it would spur a Special Projects Division, much less one with $25 million in revenue. Recently, Hill & Wilkinson announced the new division, which was created to meet increasing demand from clients who need teams that can work quickly and efficiently on challenging and unique projects. The Special Projects Division will work with a wide range of budgets and complexities and serve over half a dozen industries. Learn More...

 

Sundt Construction, Inc., a member of multiple AGC chapters, announced recently the appointment of longtime Sundt employee Mike Hoover as president of the company. Hoover, previously serving as Sundt’s executive vice president and chief operating officer for the general contractor’s Civil Group, replaces former Sundt president and CEO, David S. Crawford, who retains his chief executive title. Learn More...

 

Tarlton Corp., a St. Louis-based general contracting and construction management firm and a member of multiple AGC chapters, completed the renovation of Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls, Missouri’s first all-girls public charter school for St. Louis City students that offers a hands-on college preparatory curriculum focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Learn More...

 

Tocci Building Companies, a Boston-area construction management company and AGC of Massachusetts member, celebrated the completion of Brookside Square in West Concord, Massachusetts, at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 2, 2015. The event was attended by project developer Oaktree FX Development (Oaktree), property manager WinnResidential, and special guest Massachusetts State Sen. Michael Barrett. After remarks in the Brookside Square courtyard, attendees were welcome to tour the property and a model apartment. Learn More...

 

Robert Baird has been named operations manager for Georgia and the Carolinas for Turner Construction Company, a member of multiple AGC chapters. Baird has been with Turner for almost 25 years, and in his new position he reports to Mark Dent, vice president/general manager for Turner Construction in Georgia and the Carolinas. Learn More...

 

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