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AGC Releases Plan to Revive Construction Industry

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CEG - The Associated General Contractors of America released a new national plan March 15 detailing measures to stimulate demand for construction. Officials said the plan was needed to reverse construction employment declines that have taken place in 317 out of 337 metro areas since Janua...

AGC: President’s Transportation Proposal Has Potential to Boost Economic Activity

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CEG - The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in response to the President’s proposed 2012 federal budget and the House Republican’s proposed 2011 continuing resolution:“It is encou...

AGC Discusses President Obama’s New Commercial Building Efficiency Effort

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CEG - The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in response to the Obama Administration’s newly announced “Better Buildings Initiative”:“The President’s new effort to encourage e...

AGC formally recognizes NCCER’s Mobile Crane Operator Certification Program

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CEG - The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) has formally recognized the National Center for Construction Education and Research’s (NCCER) Mobile Crane Operator Certification Program.“I would like to congratulate NCCER’s [Mobile] Crane Operator Certification Progra...

Construction Employment Rises in 20 States Between October, November, AGC Reports

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CEG - Construction employment expanded in 20 states between October and November, while the list of states with year-over-year construction job gains grew to 13 states plus the District of Columbia, the Associated General Contractors of America reported in an analysis of state employment data released ...

AGC of Texas Holds 27th Annual Trade Show in Austin

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CEG - The AGC of Texas held its 27th Annual Trade Show and market symposium Oct. 21 and 22 at the Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas. More than 135 exhibitors were on hand to share information about products and services with attendees....

AGC Honors Construction Companies, Training Professionals

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CEG - Four leading construction companies and a training professional were recognized Oct. 18 for developing successful training programs, the Associated General Contractors of America announced. The winners of the association’s Education Excellence Awards were announced during the group’s...

AGC Awards Student Groups With Outstanding Chapter Award

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CEG - California State Chico, Iowa State and Kansas State Universities are home to the nation’s top collegiate construction associations this year according to an analysis of award applications conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America. As a result, the three student groups will ...

AGC of Minn. Golf Event Filled With Fun, Friendship, Food

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CEG - The Associated General Contractors of Minnesota held its annual golf tournament at Fox Hollow Golf Club Aug 6 in St. Michael, Minn. The event was a chance to talk some business, but also engage in some friendly competition, see old friends and eat some great food....

AGC Asks President to Send ’Unmistakable and Public’ Message

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CEG - The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) called on President Obama to send an “unmistakable and public” message that he expects his staff and political appointees to leave career contracting officers free to evaluate whether it is in the taxpayers’ interest to mandate...