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AGC’s Highway, Transportation and Utility Infrastructure Construction Conference is the industry’s premier annual conference that focuses on the most critical issues and topics facing the industry today and in the future. This meeting will bring together contractors, owners and key industry constituents involved in every aspect of highway, bridge, transit, airport runway, rail, and utility infrastructure construction for a three day-long program focusing on industry trends, best practices, and preparation for upcoming technological advances that will transform the way you work. The conference will take place at the tropical Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort in Bonita Springs, FL. You’ll have the opportunity to relax…

In this crucial video, we dive into the challenges faced by highway work zone crews and the importance of safety awareness for all drivers. From distracted driving incidents to aggressive behaviors, our dedicated workers endure numerous hazards while striving to improve our roads. Discover the steps being taken by the AGC of Vermont, such as implementing automated speed enforcement programs, to enhance safety and reduce accidents in work zones. Learn why it’s vital to see beyond the cones and barriers and recognize the people working to make your commute safer and more efficient.

This law imposes reporting requirements that raise privacy issues and noncompliance penalties. This week, AGC and other business groups coordinated by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Legal Center jointly filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in support of small business plaintiffs in this case (the National Small Business Association—NSBA), which argues that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is unconstitutional because it regulates beyond Congress’ legislative powers​. The law requires small businesses that file for incorporation through their state to report to the Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) sensitive identifying…

AGC, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and other business groups have filed a lawsuit in the Western District of Texas against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The suit challenges OSHA’s new “walkaround” rule, which forces contractors to let potentially anyone, regardless of safety training, construction experience, or intent to accompany a federal safety inspector on a jobsite. AGC asks the court to declare the rule unlawful, vacate it, and stop OSHA from enforcing it. AGC and its co-plaintiffs argue that this rule overturns over 50 years of precedent, which limited such walkarounds to employee representatives, with very limited…

Workers Plead with Drivers to Slow Down in New Videos, Construction Officials Call for Tougher Safety and Education Measures as Annual Survey Details Growing Risks to Drivers & Workers from Work Zone Crashes Sixty-four percent of highway contractors report that motor vehicles crashed into their construction work zones during the past year, putting motorists and workers at risk, according to the results of a new highway work zone study conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and HCSS. Association officials and construction workers urged drivers to slow down and be careful this summer while driving through construction zones and pushed public…

Every day, contractors in highway work zones face extreme dangers as they strive to keep our roads safe. This video sheds light on the real and harrowing experiences of these workers, emphasizing the critical need for driver awareness and caution. 🔸 Life on the Edge: Imagine stepping out your front door to a truck speeding by just feet away. For highway workers, this is a daily reality. They constantly face the threat of speeding vehicles and distracted drivers. 🔸 Personal Stories: Hear from those directly affected by tragic incidents, including fatalities, that have left deep scars on families and communities.…

The Associated General Contractors of America, along with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of business groups, filed a lawsuit in the Western District of Texas, Waco Division against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The lawsuit challenges the agency’s new “walkaround” rule, which forces contractors to let potentially anyone, regardless of safety training, construction experience or intent to accompany a federal safety inspector on a jobsite. The suit argues that agency officials upended over 50 years of precedent by dramatically expanding the type of third parties allowed to accompany inspectors during walkarounds. Previously, the agency would only…

Groups Oppose Occupational Safety and Health Administration Measure that Forces Contractors to Let Potentially Anyone, Regardless of Safety Training, Construction Experience or Intent onto a Jobsite Today, the Associated General Contractors of America, along with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of business groups, filed a lawsuit in the Western District of Texas, Waco Division against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The lawsuit challenges the agency’s new “walkaround” rule, which forces contractors to let potentially anyone, regardless of safety training, construction experience or intent to accompany a federal safety inspector on a jobsite. The suit argues that…

Texas and Alaska Top Lists of Numerical and Percentage Year-over-Year Increases, While Ohio and Iowa Trail; Michigan Has Largest Number and Percent of Monthly Gains, While New York and Maryland Have Worst Losses Construction employment increased in 39 states in April from a year earlier, while 29 states added construction jobs between March and April, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America today. Association officials cautioned that new tariffs on construction materials and unworkable rules for certifying the origin of materials could slow projects and hiring in many states. “Demand for construction workers…

Association Warns Proposal to Tighten Buy America Rules for Manufactured Products Used in Highway Construction Risks Driving Up Costs and Delaying Completion of Much-Needed Infrastructure Projects The price of materials and services used in nonresidential construction increased 0.4 percent from March to April, while an index that measures contractors’ bid prices inched up by 0.1 percent, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today. Association officials cited a new survey of highway contractors that indicated inflexible federal Buy America mandates could lead to future price escalations and other disruptions to highway projects. “Prices for construction inputs…