AGC - Mon April 19, 2021
VIDEO: AGC, Partners Urge Workers to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
The Associated General Contractors of America and other groups are partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to spend the week of April 19th urging construction workers to get their COVID-19 vaccines as soon as they are able....
ARTBA - Mon April 12, 2021
New Ad Campaign Pushes Economic Growth Through Infrastructure Investment
The transportation construction, labor and business community are jointly launching an ad and social media campaign to push for action this year by Congress and the Biden administration on a transportation infrastructure investment package that improves mobility and fuels economic growth....
AGC California - Tue April 06, 2021
Local AGC Student Chapter Earns National Recognition
AGC of America has announced that the AGC Student Chapter at California State University, Chico (Chico State) was named the winner of the "Outstanding Student Chapter: Community Service Award." The Community Service Award is granted to student chapters that epitomize supporting, engaging and benefiting the community through service....
CEG - Tue March 23, 2021
Tandem Crews Take Home 2020 Project of Year Honor
The joint venture of Ames Construction and Wadsworth Brothers Construction were recently honored by the Associated General Contractors of Utah with the 2020 Project of the Year, Overall Highway/Transportation, for its work on the I-15 Technology Corridor from Lehi Main Street to SR 92....
AGC of North Dakota - Tue March 16, 2021
AGC of North Dakota Offers Scholarships to High School Seniors
The Associated General Contractors of North Dakota has scholarships available for high school seniors pursuing a career in construction. These scholarships are for the 2021-2022 school year. The deadline is April 27, 2021....
Alabama AGC - Mon March 15, 2021
Rolin Construction Selection as 2021 AGC Diverse Business of the Year
The Associated General Contractors of America has selected Alabama AGC member Rolin Construction Inc. as the "2021 AGC Diverse Business of the Year" award winner. The award brings awareness to the value of a diverse workforce and inclusive environment....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu February 25, 2021
Construction Associations Consider Generic COVID Workplace Guidance Redundant, Impractical
Both ARTBA and the AGC have concerns about the late-January executive order President Joe Biden signed regarding safe workplaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance follows Biden's request that OSHA decide by March 15, 2021, whether an emergency temporary standard (ETS) is needed....
Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Tue February 23, 2021
Industry Pioneer Earns 'Outstanding Service' Honor
Ralph L. Wadsworth grew up on a farm in Idaho where he was taught to work hard and not expect anything to be given to him. A gifted boxer, Wadsworth earned a scholarship to the University of Idaho, where he graduated with a degree in civil engineering....
AGC California - Tue February 09, 2021
AGC California Hands Out Hardware at Gala
AGC of California (AGC) welcomed more than 300 attendees at its virtual Installation & Awards Gala on Jan. 28, 2021. The black-tie event kicked off a great start to 2021 with hundreds gathering safely behind their screens and celebrating momentous successes in a challenging year....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu January 14, 2021
Latest COVID-Related Stimulus Package Includes Revised PPP Loan
Last month, President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act (the "CAA") federal stimulus package. During the week of Jan. 10, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) launched a new round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans tailored to small businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic....
