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Downstate Update

  • By Andy Cole
  • February 16, 2012

Contractors receive correspondence on state of Central Laborers Pension Fund.

Case Digs Deep

  • By Mary DeMoss
  • November 29, 2011

Builders Association member Case Foundation Company was among companies on the job when Roosevelt University set to work on a high-rising educational structure.

Annual Meeting Honor Roll

  • By Andy Cole
  • November 10, 2011

Congratulations to Community Builder Award winner Boyd Black and Corporate Citizenship Award honorees Airtite Contractors and Industria, Inc.

Union Contractors, Basic Trade Leaders Meet Through AGC

  • By Mary DeMoss
  • November 1, 2011

The AGC of America held an AGC-Basic Trades Forum and Union Contractors Committee meeting on October 17th in Washington D.C. This was designed to provide an opportunity for union contractors to voice their concerns to leaders of the national unions and the association.

Metropolitan Areas Lose Construction Jobs

  • By Mary DeMoss
  • November 1, 2011

Metropolitan areas lose construction jobs between September 2010 and 2011. Lake County is one of the highest employed percentages.

Lean Construction Institute Coming to Chicago

  • By Mary DeMoss
  • October 28, 2011

The Lean Construction Institute is coming to Chicago! Come learn and explore the principles and applications of Lean Construction.

Multiemployer Pension Plan Completed

  • By Mary DeMoss
  • October 20, 2011

The Financial Accounting Standards Board has completed its Multiemployer Pension Plan Disclosure Project and has made changes to what it requires for an audit.

Legislation In Favor of Construction and Cement Industy

  • By Mary DeMoss
  • October 10, 2011

The AGC is in support of two new changes made within the constuction and cement industry. The Clean Construction Act of 2011 to take place and the House passes Bill to block EPA cement regulations.

Where is Construction Heading?

  • By Mary DeMoss
  • October 5, 2011

Join economic experts for a complimentary webinar on October 13th, 2011. The webinar will discuss current market conditions and detail the construction outlook for 2012.

Give Us A Shot

  • By Andy Cole
  • September 22, 2011

There's still time to sign up for the Builders Association's first ever Sporting Clays event.

Bridging The Gap Between BIM And LEED

  • By Andy Cole
  • September 20, 2011

The Builders Association's recent newsletter also puts the focus on the Financial Accounting Standards Board, upcoming events and what we've been up to in Government Relations.

ACE Tech's 7th Annual Gala

  • By Mary DeMoss
  • September 20, 2011

ACE Technical High School is holding its 7th Annual gala at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on October 27th. There are multiple sponsorship opportunities available to support Chicago's construction industry.

Union Bannering and AGC America's CEO Supports Jobs Proposal

  • By Mary DeMoss
  • September 9, 2011

The NLRB stregthens it's position with union bannering when the second case of union bannering is brought forth by AGC's San Diego's chapter. Also, AGC America's CEO supports President Obama's jobs proposal.

Labor and Libations

  • By Andy Cole
  • September 1, 2011

Our first ever Oktoberfest event features New York labor expert Lou Coletti.

Around Our Membership

  • By Mary DeMoss
  • August 25, 2011

Builders Assoication members are name among 2011's Best of the Best by Midwest Real Estate News. Our members promote within and start recent projects.