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88% of Contractors Report Projects Canceled or Delayed in 2020 & 2021
According to a recent survey, 88 percent of contractors reported construction project cancellations or delays in 2020 and 2021. Details about the survey here.
January 8, 2021
Business
As coronavirus shuts down construction in parts of U.S., others accelerate work
It’s a mixed, fast-evolving picture when it comes to construction project shutdowns throughout the U.S. due to the coronavirus threat. And even in areas where all-out construction bans have taken place – Pennsylvania and Boston in particular – exceptions are being made. In Pennsylvania, for example, where the governor decreed projects shut down this past […]
March 24, 2020
Home
Roadbuilding interests praise new federal water rules, environmental proposal
The Trump administration has issued new rules governing waterways and a proposal to change U.S. environmental regulations that roadbuilding industry advocates say will make regulations clearer and speed up road construction projects. In December, the administration announced proposed updates to implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). And on January 23, the administration issued its […]
January 31, 2020
Roadbuilding
Kenneth Wert of Haskell Lemon Construction named TRIP chairman
Kenneth K. Wert, chairman of Oklahoma-based Haskell Lemon Construction Company, has been elected to lead TRIP, a nonprofit national transportation research firm. Wert will serve as chairman of the TRIP board. He joined the board in 2012 and was appointed to its executive committee in 2016. His father, Peter K. Wert, has served on the […]
January 27, 2020
Roadbuilding
Barrett to head up AGC’s congressional advocacy efforts for infrastructure
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) announced the hiring of Murphie Barrett as its new Vice President of Congressional Relations for Infrastructure Advancement. In her new role, Barrett will oversee the association’s infrastructure advocacy efforts, including working to encourage the passage of new federal surface transportation, aviation, and water infrastructure bills. She will also […]
December 2, 2019
Safety
OSHA’s newly-named construction safety committee to meet in July
OSHA has announced the incoming members and the initial meeting of its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health. Details on Equipment World.
June 24, 2019
Business
AGC CEO: Failure to enact House immigration bill hurts construction industry
Failure to enact the House immigration bill will remove tens of thousands of men and women from the domestic construction workforce says AGC CEO. Details here.
June 6, 2019
Roadbuilding
As infrastructure talks fail, trade groups still hope for road, bridge funding
These groups are calling for a solution to fix the country’s crumbling roads, bridges and other infrastructure and hoefully as soon as possible. More here.
May 27, 2019
Workforce
AGC launches push to diversify construction workforce through high school training
AGC aims to diversify the construction industry workforce by launching a national campaign to increase vocational training available to high school students.
January 18, 2019
Business
Contractors optimistic about 2019, despite labor shortage, trade war
Despite labor shortages and a trade war with China, contractors are optimistic about increasing hires and maintaining workloads in 2019. Click to learn more.
January 7, 2019
Recruiting & retention
The labor shortage is getting worse. Here’s how construction companies and AGC chapters are fighting back.
As labor shortage increases, construction companies and AGC chapters are taking matters into their own hands to remedy the situation. Get the details today!
August 31, 2018
Roadbuilding
Walsh & Kelly paving company receives safety award from national AGC chapter
Walsh & Kelly received a certificate of safety from the Associated General Contractors for its impressive safety rating. More details on the certificate here.
July 25, 2018
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