Something happened at the beginning of November in Washington that few would have expected after Joe Biden was inaugurated: President Trump’s infrastructure bill got enacted.
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The Power and Potential of AGC’s Two Philanthropic Organizations: The Foundation and AGC Charities Inc
Two events that took place during the AGC Annual Convention in September offered a reminder of the power and potential of our two charitable organizations: AGC Charities Inc. and the AGC Education & Research Foundation.
Read More »Bringing the Industry Together to Address Workforce Shortages
The inaugural National Construction Industry Workforce Summit will offer a unique opportunity to learn about successful workforce development efforts, network with contractors, association leaders and educators who are involved in workforce development and help develop new nationwide solutions to chronic construction labor shortages.’
Read More »Biden’s Big Infrastructure Proposal: En Route to Passage or Stuck in Gridlock?
At the end of March, President Biden proposed a $2 trillion “physical infrastructure” plan. While there is a lot for the construction industry in this proposal, the funding comes with significant, and troubling, strings attached.
Read More »Staying Flexible to Convert Challenges into Opportunities
This is the time of year when we would normally be putting the final touches on the preparations for the AGC of America Annual Convention.
Read More »How We Are Making Sure Politicians Learn the Right Lessons from the Election
Our focus for the coming year is to make sure elected officials in Washington draw the right lessons from the election.
Read More »How the Coronavirus Is Bringing the Future, Faster
One of the clear impacts of the coronavirus pandemic is the acceleration of a host of innovations that were already underway within the construction industry and our association.
Read More »Want to Know How to Reopen Our Country? Look to Construction
As I write this column, the nation is in the middle of a debate about the best way to reopen our economy amid the coronavirus.
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