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The AGC Education and Research Foundation is excited to announce that applications for their annual undergraduate and graduate scholarships are now open for the 2025-2026 academic year! These scholarships are available to students enrolled in ABET or ACCE-accredited construction management or construction-related engineering programs. Application Period:Open: July 1, 2024Close: November 1, 2024 Since its inception, the foundation has awarded over $11 million in scholarships to more than 4,500 students nationwide. These scholarships are made possible through the generous endowments of AGC members, supporters, and AGC Chapters. Each year, over 175 scholarships are awarded to students who are passionate about building a career…
Two bid protests filed by member firms are part of AGC of America’s ongoing efforts to prevent the Biden administration from mandating project labor agreements, or PLAs, on virtually all federal construction projects. The bid protests, which were filed this week with the Court of Federal Claims, argue that the PLA mandate in the federal solicitations unlawfully amounts to a socio-economic set aside that Congress never authorized. In other words, the president does not have the authority to create a set-aside program that disqualifies contractors that have not negotiated or have been unable to negotiate a project labor agreement. The…
AGC of America is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 AGC Awards competitions! The Baldwin Group Build America Awards (including the Marvin M. Black Partnering Excellence category) and AGC in the Community competitions recognize the nation’s most impressive construction projects ranging across the building, highway and transportation, utility infrastructure, and federal and heavy divisions; those contractors excelling in their partnering and collaborative endeavors; and the charitable contractors and chapters giving back to their communities. The AGC Diversity & Inclusion Excellence Awards recognize contractors that are champions in advancing diversity and inclusion within their workforce, subcontractor-partners, supply chain, the association, and in the communities they serve. The AGC…
Attendees of AGC’s Construction Project Manager Course (PMC) have found the program to be an invaluable experience for enhancing their project management skills. Promoted to a project manager role recently, one participant noted the course as an excellent opportunity to both reinforce existing knowledge and address gaps. Another attendee, returning to the construction industry after a hiatus, saw the course as a vital step to re-enter project management. For those new to construction management, the course offers practical insights into daily job challenges and effective communication techniques. Participants appreciated learning from AGC colleagues across the country, gaining a broad perspective…
The AGC Construction HR and Workforce Conference is a premier event dedicated to addressing the critical workforce development challenges facing the construction industry. This conference brings together HR professionals, workforce development experts, and industry leaders to collaborate on innovative strategies for attracting and retaining talent. With a focus on practical solutions, the conference offers a unique opportunity for attendees to engage in insightful discussions, attend expert-led panels, and participate in interactive breakout sessions. The addition of HR-focused sessions this year underscores the importance of integrating human resources with workforce development to foster a culture of growth and excellence within the…
In this video, members of our New Mexico chapter discuss the unique challenges posed by the state’s diverse climate, from Alpine regions to low-lying deserts. With temperatures ranging from the 60s to nearly 100° on the same day, it’s crucial to have flexible and effective heat safety measures in place.
AGC just released a must-read for construction professionals seeking to safeguard their projects and ensure successful outcomes: “Preventing and Managing the Risk of a Subcontractor Default – A Best Practices Checklist.” This comprehensive checklist is designed to enhance your risk management strategy, covering key areas such as prequalifying subcontractors, using contracts to manage and reduce risks, and monitoring contract performance to mitigate defaults. It offers practical tips and actionable insights and was written by AGC’s Risk Management and Specialty Contractors Committees. The document responds to the alarming trend highlighted by the 2024 AGC/FMI Study on key risks in the construction industry, which…
AGC of America wants to understand exactly how labor shortages, supply chain challenges and inflation are impacting the construction industry. That is why we are asking you to take a few minutes to complete the following workforce survey that we and our new survey partners at Arcoro have prepared. The more people understand the scope, and consequences, of current labor market conditions, the more likely they are to enact measures to help meet the industry’s needs. The more members who take the survey, the better able we all will be to describe labor market conditions where you operate. The survey will close on August 16th.
Beyond the Hard Hat: Prioritizing Healthy Minds in Construction Safety – In this episode of ConstructorCast, host Max Nelson is joined by key members of Jordan Foster Construction—Asma Bayunus and Tricia Kagerer—to delve into the crucial topic of mental health in the construction industry. They explore the alarming rates of suicide and addiction among construction workers and discuss Jordan Foster’s innovative approaches to addressing these issues. Listen now!
What do construction professionals really want from arbitrators, mediators, and dispute review board (DRB) members? Well, ConsensusDocs is hosting a series of ConsensusDocs webinars on July 16, July 18, and August 28 on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures. Sign up and prepare by reading the article “Achieving ADR Success Through Practice and Experience: Survey Results of What Attorneys and Arbitrators Want in Construction Mediation and Arbitration” by Dean Thomson and Julia Douglass, which provides helpful data on the topic. Through comprehensive surveys and analysis, the authors identify gaps between theoretical assumptions and actual practices and preferences and offer insights into improving dispute resolution…