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Information on training and education programs with the Builders Association

AGC President Extols Virtues Of Trade-Focused Schools

  • By Jenna Floyd
  • August 31, 2010

The Associated General Contractors of America aided in the creation of a construction-focused charter school in Albuquerque, New Mexico to help at-risk students.

Find Out Why The Glass Is Half Full

  • By Andy Cole
  • August 19, 2010

View a white paper on the positive effects of an economic downturn by FMI's Gregg Schoppman, and register for our upcoming Fall Meeting, where Schoppman will be the keynote speaker.

Construction Financials A Mixed Bag

  • By Ashley Slovinski
  • August 10, 2010

Reuters reports that the commercial real estate market is slowly improving.

Rain Pours, Charity Flows At Golf Outing

  • By Andy Cole
  • August 5, 2010

Thanks to the generosity of Builders Association members and events like Wednesday's, the Builders Foundation has awarded over $90,000 in scholarship funds.

Stimulus Helps Construction Spending Despite Other Decreases

  • By Ashley Slovinski
  • August 3, 2010

A new analysis of Census Bureau data by the AGC of America reports a small rise in total construction spending for June.

OSHA and EPA Regulation Enforcement Updates

  • By Ashley Slovinski
  • August 3, 2010

OSHA is now enforcing the Severe Violators Enforcement Program while EPA is delaying the enforcement of the new Lead, Renovation, Repair and Painting regulations.

New Safety Standards For Cranes, Derricks

  • By Andy Cole
  • July 29, 2010

OSHA's long awaited new standards are designed to prevent jobsite accidents and fatalities.

Construction Ups And Downs

  • By Ashley Slovinski
  • July 28, 2010

May construction starts rose from April to the highest level in nearly a year, but construction employment declinced in most metropolitan areas from June 2009 to June 2010.

Supervisory Training Webinar Series

  • By Ashley Slovinski
  • July 28, 2010

The AGC of America is presenting a five-part Supervisory Training Webinar Series for early–career construction supervisors and those looking to make a move into such a role.

Seeking Nominees

  • By Ashley Slovinski
  • July 21, 2010

Nominate an individual for the Community Builder Award or nominate your firm for the Corporate Citizen Award to be recognized at the Annual Meeting.

AGC Building Contractors Conference Overview

  • By Ashley Slovinski
  • July 19, 2010

Topics and industry updates covered by the June 2010 AGC Building Contractors Conference

Attend The Midwest Green BIM Conference

  • By Ashley Slovinski
  • July 14, 2010

The Builders Association is co-sponsoring the Midwest Green BIM Conference with McGraw Hill Construction. Save the date!

Who Is The Next Rising Star Of Safety?

  • By Ashley Slovinski
  • July 6, 2010

Show your appreciation to those who are leaders in workplace safety.

Save The Date For This Year's Fall Meeting

  • By Ashley Slovinski
  • June 30, 2010

Mark your calendar for this year's Fall Meeting. In addition to networking, the meeting will take a look at Best Practices for the current economic climate.

AGC Building A Green Future

  • By Ashley Slovinski
  • June 24, 2010

The AGC states that "You can’t wish for a green future – you have to build it," which is why the asssociation is committed to bulding a green future for America.