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Construction Jobs Increase In 38 States and D.C. Between January 2025 and January 2026; 40 States Have One-Month Gain in Construction Jobs
Construction employment rose in 38 states from January 2025 to January 2026, while 40 states and the District of Columbia added jobs between December and January...
READ MOREPima County Voters Approve Props 418 and 419, Backing Major Transportation Investment
Pima County voters support road construction and regional transportation funding Pima County voters approved Propositions 418 and 419 in the March 10 special election, supporting a new long-term tr...
READ MOREWelcome New Members – February
The AZAGC is pleased to extend a warm welcome to the following new members: 2D Drilling & Blasting, LLC 21255 E. Alyssa Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 602-300-0048 www.2ddb.com Jack Dekker, Owner jack...
READ MORECoronado Generating Station Repower Project: Why It Matters to Arizona Contractors
Arizona’s economy is growing rapidly driven by advanced manufacturing, data centers, and population growth. To meet this demand, Salt River Project (SRP) must expand and modernize its energy infras...
READ MOREADEQ Briefing on Non-Road Engines and Air Compliance
Join us February 24th for an ADEQ Briefing We have recently been made aware of updated interpretations and compliance discussions coming from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)...
READ MOREPrevailing Wage, Davis-Bacon & Related Acts Arizona Session Feb 18
Join us for a group listening session at the AZAGC Office In 2025, during the height of DOGE and uncertainties regarding its impact on the US Department of Labor, the AZAGC Employment & Labor Affai...
READ MOREAZAGC Apprenticeship Program Awarded BuildItAZ Grant
AZAGC Apprenticeship Program Awarded BuildItAZ Grant We are thrilled to announce that the AZAGC Apprenticeship Trust Fund was awarded a third-round BuildItAZ grant by Governor Katie Hobbs and the A...
READ MORECongratulations 2026 AZAGC Award Winners
Build Arizona Awards, We are pleased to announce the AZAGC award winners honored at our 2026 Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet held on January 23, 2026 at the Arizona Biltmore: 2026 BUILD ARIZONA AWAR...
READ MOREAnnouncing: 2026 Executive Committee & Board of Directors
We are pleased to announce our 2026 Executive Committee and Board of Directors following elections at our Annual Meeting on January 23, 2026. 2026 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman Matt Carpenter, Haydo...
READ MOREArizona Senate Bill 1137: Modernizing Arizona’s 811 System to Improve Safety and Project Efficiency
Arizona’s construction and utility sectors rely on the 811 Call Before You Dig system to keep workers safe and projects moving. However, Arizona’s 811 statute has not been meaningfully updated in m...
READ MOREArizona House Bill 2496: Protecting Contractors and Strengthening Revitalization Districts
House Bill 2496 (HB 2496) is a critical piece of legislation in the 2026 Arizona Legislature designed to protect contractors, subcontractors, and construction workers while preserving revitalizatio...
READ MOREArizona House Bill 2216: Building the Skilled Trades Workforce of the Future
Arizona House Bill 2216: Building the Skilled Trades Workforce of the Future Arizona’s construction industry is facing a growing workforce challenge—and House Bill 2216 (HB 2216) represents a meani...
READ MOREWelcome New Members – January
The AZAGC is pleased to extend a warm welcome to the following new members: Bates Welding, Inc. 15923 Sonora Road, Oakdale, CA 95361 209-620-4583 www.batesweldinginc.com Jay Bates, President batesw...
READ MORECutting Edge News Brief Winter 2025
Cutting Edge Winter 2025 Here is the winter 2025 edition of our Cutting Edge News Brief. Print copies will be mailed to principals and available in the office. Cutting Edge News Brief Winter 2025
READ MOREBWiC Inspire Awards Nomination Deadline Extended
Deadline extended to December 31, 2025 Our BWiC Inspire Awards deadline has been extended to December 31, 2025. Visit the BWiC Committee webpage to download the awards packet with complete informat...
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