Author: Crystal Yates

AGC is pleased to announce the appointment of new members to serve on its Environmental Committee. Members of the committee have direct access to federal regulatory officials, influence over AGC’s environmental agenda, and a means to exchange valuable information with one another and industry peers. Join us in welcoming the new members and in expressing gratitude for past and current volunteers on the committee. New MembersTodd Boehne, Taylor Northwest/ALM HoldingChloe Downs, Cianbro Corp.Michael Kopaigorodsky, FAC ServicesDavid Laster, Granite ConstructionMatthew Strutz, Hensel PhelpsAndrew Timmis, J.F. Brennan CompanyBrady Westmoreland, D.H. Griffin Wrecking Company Existing MembersChair: David Bufo, McCarthy Holdings, Inc.Kyle Baker, M.A.…

This summer, AGC is holding a series of meetings at its national headquarters (Arlington, Virginia) on July 21-23 to provide a forum for members to discuss key sustainability and environmental compliance issues on their to do lists. Registration will be open soon. Participants will be able to choose which meetings they would like to attend (i.e., sustainability, compliance, or both). July 21 – Environmental Committee Meeting – Open to current and past committee members for business meetings and discussions with federal regulatory agency staff. (Recruitment for the Environmental Committee begins mid-August.) July 22 – In-House Environmental Managers Meeting – Full Day Meeting – Forum…

According to the latest Contractor Compensation Quarterly (CCQ) published by PAS, Inc., construction executive staff wage increases came in at 4.5% for 2025 and are projected to rise by an average 4.0% for 2026. Historically, predictions are about .3% to .5% low, but PAS feels it might be a stretch for the 2026 actual year-end increase to hit the low end of this pattern. For comparison, WorldatWork reported an actual 3.6% average increase for all executives in 2025 and projected an increase of 3.6% in 2026. PAS also just finished the 2026 Construction/Construction Management Staff Salary Survey with results indicating an overall…

AGC of America’s next quarterly virtual meeting of the Union Contractors Forum is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Click here to register. The meeting will feature a presentation by Carey Peters of the Construction Labor Research Council (CLRC), who will share key takeaways from recent reports, including the Union Labor Cost in Construction and Settlements Report. Carey will also highlight recent database updates on wage and fringe data by craft and locality. The program will include additional updates from AGC staff, followed by an open discussion on current labor relations issues. We encourage active participation and welcome member input.…

On April 21, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the National Labor Relations Board’s (“Board” or “NLRB”) decision and remedies in Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC v. NLRB but did not rule on the lawfulness of the new standards established in the Board’s decision. As AGC previously reported, the Cemex case has significant implications for employers facing union demands for voluntary recognition under Section 9(a) of the National Labor Relations Act. The NLRB issued its controversial Cemex decision in 2023, expanding the responsibilities of employers confronted with union recognition demands and the circumstances in which…

AGC is inviting construction professionals, HR leaders, and workforce innovators to submit proposals now for the 2026 Construction Workforce & HR Conference, which is scheduled to take place October 21–23, 2026, in Phoenix, AZ. This event is built around real contractor stories—practical solutions that improve retention, strengthen culture, develop leaders, and solve workforce challenges on jobsites and in offices every day. You don’t need to be a professional speaker. If you’ve: AGC wants to hear from you! Attendees include HR directors, workforce development leaders, compliance professionals, recruiters, apprenticeship directors, chapter leaders, and executives—all looking for ideas they can put to…

On April 20, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released for public comment interim guidance on the destruction and disposal of per- and poly fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The guidance discusses without endorsing the use of underground injection wells, hazardous waste landfills, and incineration (thermal treatment). Contractors who encounter PFAS-contaminated soil or spent water treatment materials on their projects may find this guidance helpful to evaluate disposal options. EPA issued the prior guidance in 2024. Last year, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin committed to annual reviews of the guidance. Public comments are due June 29, 2026. The guidance does not address specific…

Join AGC of America in celebrating Earth Day with a new resource to help companies within the construction industry make sense of carbon reporting. With some project owners and states looking at carbon data, AGC wants to ensure that members have resources to understand those requirements. The new AGC Carbon Reporting Flow Charts are available at no cost from the AGC website: www.agc.org/climate-change. The Flow Charts dive into what data you may need to report and where to find it. The Flow Charts tell the story of a company using the operational control approach and reporting corporate- and project-level Scopes…

The Construction Labor Research Council (CLRC) has released its annual Union Labor Costs in Construction report, providing a comprehensive look at union compensation trends across regions and crafts. The report shows the average total compensation package for union craft workers reached $71.00 in 2025, a 4.2% increase from the prior year. First-year settlement gains averaged 4.7% in 2025, continuing a trend of elevated but stabilizing increases following recent inflationary pressures. While significant regional variation persists, total package averages by craft largely hover within $10 of the national average for most trades. The composition of compensation also remains consistent, with wages…

On March 26, President Trump signed an executive order targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities by federal contractors. This follows past executive orders, as reported by AGC, in which the Trump administration has targeted DEI programs pointing to increased costs and a commitment to restoring “merit-based” hiring. The new executive order directs federal agencies and firms that contract with them to adopt new contract language certifying that the contractor does not engage in what the Trump administration refers to as “racially discriminatory DEI.” Specifically, the new contract clause states: In connection with the performance of work under this contract,…