We continue to hear from many of you that the labor market has become tighter since AGC of America last surveyed its members about the extent of workforce shortages.  We feel it is important to continue our efforts to better quantify where these shortages are taking place, how severe they are, and what steps firms are taking to both cope with tight labor markets and improve the supply of new, qualified workers. That is why we are asking you to take a few minutes to complete the following workforce survey that we prepared. Your responses will help us better define the problem to elected and appointed officials, the media, educators and your peers within the business community.  The more people understand the issue, the more likely they are to act on the measures we identify in our Workforce Development Plan that are designed to make it easier for school systems, local associations and private firms to establish career and technical education and training programs. Take the survey now!

AGC of America is proud to announce the launch of our 2017 project award competitions! The Alliant Build America Awards (including the Marvin M. Black Partnering Excellence category) and AGC in the Community competitions are now accepting applications. These programs recognize the nation’s most impressive construction projects ranging across the building, highway and transportation, utility infrastructure, and federal and heavy divisions; those contractors excelling in their partnering and collaborative endeavors; and the charitable contractors and chapters giving back to their communities. AGC member companies and chapters in good standing who meet the competition requirements are encouraged to apply online for some much-deserved recognition. Apply by Wednesday, October 26, 2016 for full consideration. Learn more about AGC of America’s awards programs at www.agc.org/awards. 

As AGC of America's recently released highway work zone safety survey makes clear, too many construction workers are at risk of being injured or killed by vehicles crashing into their work sites. July/August's cover story, "Are We Safe Yet?" reveals some of the problems, along with several solutions, to help curb the dangers of highway work zones. Be sure to check out the infographic too that highlights the survey results.

 

This issue of Constructor also houses the much-anticipated 2016 Regional Resource Guide, plus stories on the NLRB's joint employer rule, federal construction and executive orders, driverless trucks, OSHA's new silica rule and more.

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