News and Updates
Information on training and education programs with the Builders Association
- 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.
- 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.
- By Ashley Slovinski
- August 10, 2010
Reuters reports that the commercial real estate market is slowly improving.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- By Andy Cole
- July 29, 2010
OSHA's long awaited new standards are designed to prevent jobsite accidents and fatalities.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- By Ashley Slovinski
- July 19, 2010
Topics and industry updates covered by the June 2010 AGC Building Contractors 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!
- By Ashley Slovinski
- July 6, 2010
Show your appreciation to those who are leaders in workplace safety.
- 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.
- 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.