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Associated General Contractors of America Also Names Chapters at Iowa State University and Kansas State University Winners of its Annual Contest to Recognize the Most Successful AGC Student Chapters Oklahoma State University, Iowa State University and Kansas State University were named the nation’s most outstanding student construction chapters of 2023, the Associated General Contractors of America announced. The student chapters were each honored for one of three categories: Resilient/Emerging Student Chapter, Community Service or Construction Management Skills. “These student chapters represent the incredible promise and potential that is the future of our industry,” said Thomas Brown, association’s president and president…

Sundt Wins AGC/Autodesk Innovation Award for Developing STCKY, while NCCER and the AGC of Massachusetts also win awards for Innovative New Workforce Development and Safety Programs Tempe-based Sundt awarded for developing STCKY, an innovative safety program which enhances the traditional rules-based compliance program by leveraging the principles of energy-based safety and human performance. As a result, Sundt was named as the grand prize winner of the AGC Innovation Awards, sponsored by Autodesk. “Key to the success of the construction industry is the ability to constantly innovate to find ways to operate more safely, to be more productive and to…

Take a quick listen to this special ConstructorCast SHORT to hear how member company TDIndustries, a mechanical contractor based out of Dallas, Texas is celebrating Construction Safety Week this year featuring Jamie Dabbs – Vice President of Safety, Health & Environmental and this year’s Construction Safety Professional of the Year! Guest:Jamie DabbsVice President | Safety, Health & EnvironmentalTDIndustrieswww.tdindustries.com/

Associated General Contractors of America Also Recognizes Hensel Phelps and AvalonBay Communities for their Diversity & Inclusion Programs while Bermúdez Longo Díaz Massó, LLC is Named Diverse Business of the Year San Antonio’s Central Builders was recognized as having the nation’s top construction diversity & inclusion program by the Associated General Contractors of America. The association also awarded Puerto Rico’s Bermúdez Longo Díaz Massó as Diverse Business of the Year. Also receiving Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Awards, sponsored by WTW, to Hensel Phelps and AvalonBay Communities. “If diversifying our workforce was easy, we would all have done it by now. That is…

Jordan Foster Construction Wins AGC Construction Safety Excellence Awards Grand Prize as 57 Other Companies Win Awards for Quality Construction Safety & Health Programs Jordan Foster Construction was recognized for having the nation’s top construction safety and health program in 2023 by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The association, which oversees the prestigious Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA), an annual ranking of construction safety and health programs, noted that 57 other companies were also selected as winners for their commitment to safety and occupational health management and risk control. “The firms’ commitment to safety is lifesaving and we want…

Monthly Pickup is the Largest Since January 2023, While the Industry’s 5.4 Percent Unemployment Rate Is the Lowest March Rate in Five Years; However Record Job Openings Show Firms Need More Workers The construction industry added 39,000 jobs in March—the most since January 2023—with gains among all five types of residential and nonresidential categories, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials cautioned, however, that firms are still coping with significant labor shortages that are undermining broader growth in the sector. “All types of construction firms were hiring in March,” said Ken Simonson,…

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) wrapped up another successful annual convention in the beautiful, sun-soaked city of San Diego. This year’s event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals from across the nation to share insights, forge new connections, and celebrate the achievements that define our industry. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the attendees, sponsors, speakers, and exhibitors who made this event a resounding success. Your participation and support are what make AGC’s annual convention the premier event for the construction industry. We look forward to seeing you next year in Columbus, OH!

A Kentucky federal court—in line with AGC litigation support—agrees with an earlier Texas court ruling striking down a FHWA regulation that would have diverted federal-aid highway construction funding to more non-construction uses, like the purchase of buses, Amtrak cars, and EV charging stations. A Kentucky federal court agreed with an earlier Texas court ruling striking down the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) greenhouse gas rule. This FHWA regulation would have diverted states highway funds towards non-construction activities like Amtrak trains, electric vehicle chargers, and buses. AGC supported the legal challenge because the rule would have required states to measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. If you are…

New President Thomas Brown, Vice President Rick Andritsch and National Treasurer Ken Kubacki will serve with Todd to Lead the Nationwide Construction Association’s Board of Directors The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) today announced the new officers who have been selected to lead the nation’s largest construction trade association. Todd Roberts, president of Jackson, Miss.-based ERS Inc., will serve as senior vice president. “We have a real opportunity to highlight the essential role our industry plays in building world-class infrastructure, modernizing the economy and supporting millions of middle-class career opportunities,” said Roberts, AGC’s new senior vice president. “As…

All Categories Post Increases Compared to February 2023, Suggesting Monthly Downturn is Due to Temporary Factors Rather than Cooling Demand for Most Types of Construction Projects Total construction spending declined from January to February to an annual rate of nearly $2.1 trillion, but all categories posted year-over-year gains, according to an analysis of a new government report that the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials noted, however, that the monthly decline could have been caused by changes in winter weather patterns, including heavy rain and snow in the west, during February. “There were monthly decreases for nearly…