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The Federal Heat Rule Is Still Stalled What Arizona Contractors Should Actually Do
OSHA proposed its first comprehensive federal heat illness standard back in August 2024. Two years later, a lot of contractors assume the rule is either already in effect or has quietly gone away.
READ MOREWhat AZAGC Membership Means for Arizona Contractors: Advocacy, Workforce, and the Business Benefits That Actually Matter
The Arizona Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America has been the state's most influential construction industry organization since 1934.
READ MOREAssured Water Supply Rule Struck Down What It Means for Arizona Contractors
Arizona's construction landscape has been reshaped over the past few years by two closely related forces: semiconductor manufacturing and data center development.
READ MOREArizona Data Center Construction Boom What It Means for Contractors
Arizona's construction landscape has been reshaped over the past few years by two closely related forces: semiconductor manufacturing and data center development.
READ MOREWelcome New Affiliate Members - July
The AZAGC is pleased to extend a warm welcome to the following new Affiliate members:
READ MOREWelcome New Members - June
The AZAGC is pleased to extend a warm welcome to the following new members:
READ MORERevitalization District Reform: SB 1189 Signed into Law
READ MOREArizona SB 1137 Signed Into Law: AGC Members Deliver the Most Significant 811 Reform in Two Decades
On June 19th, 2026, Governor Katie Hobbs signed Senate Bill 1137, the most significant modernization of Arizona's 811 "Call Before You Dig" law in more than two decades.
READ MOREArizona HB 2999 Signed Into Law: A Win for Infrastructure Investment and Contractor Payment Protection
Arizona HB 2999 was signed into law, creating Infrastructure Finance Districts while strengthening payment protections for Arizona contractors.
READ MOREArizona Contractors Earn National AGC Safety Awards for Outstanding 2025 Safety Performance
Several Arizona AGC member companies earned national AGC Safety Awards for outstanding 2025 safety performance, recognizing industry-leading commitment to jobsite safety.
READ MOREConstruction 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)...
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