Tag Archives: AGC of America

Roads, bridges, airports and other infrastructure need more funding. The White House proposed a $1.5 trillion infrastructure package, but members of Congress have their sights focused on the midterm elections.

First-of-its-kind innovation leads to award-winning stadium

From horse-drawn levelers and steam shovels to cordless drills and surveys by drone, the tools that make the trade happen have undergone some serious evolution in the time since AGC of America was founded, a mere 100 years ago.

Upstart general contractors who want to grow their business probably know that it will require some talent, lots of hard work and even a little luck. But take it from The Korte Company, a Nevada Contractors Association and AGC of Missouri member: If you want to make it big, you need more than that. Three key players from the firm explain what it takes.

Overall, construction firm owners are optimistic about 2018 and expect growth for all types of construction services in both the private and public sectors.

Poised to begin his presidency in the year of AGC's centennial, Eddie Stewart is proud of everything the association has accomplished and ready to celebrate, but his eyes are unmoving – resting steady on the road ahead.

Project managers are not the only team members responsible for managing various aspects of construction projects. General contractors, project owners – and their teams – are all involved in making decisions that affect quality, costs and timelines on any project. A construction camera that provides time-lapse capabilities, a well-organized photographic record, and live video serves the interests of all these roles by enabling them to see, track and document jobsite activity even when they’re not at the site.

The Houston-based firm never stops selling workers on the importance of safety.

Make plans to attend the 98th annual AGC Convention and seize your opportunity to cultivate new ideas, see and hear about the latest in construction innovation, and leave with the tools to accelerate your business to the next level.

The Blue Lake Expansion Project, the 2016 Alliant Build America grand award winner by Barnard Construction, shows the fierce determination of one small community to become energy independent.