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Federal Judge Issues Nationwide Injunction Against Department of Labor’s Overreaching Davis-Bacon Rule
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) celebrates a significant legal victory in its ongoing efforts to protect members from overreaching federal regulations. On Monday, the U.S. Distr...
READ MOREWelcome New Members – June
The AZAGC is pleased to extend a warm welcome to the following new members this month: Arizona Pipeline Company 341 Corporate Terrace Circle, Suite 200, Corona, CA 92879 760-244-8212 www.arizonapip...
READ MOREWe Win Prevailing Wage Lawsuits Against City of Phoenix and City of Tucson
The Arizona Chapter of the Associated General Contractors (AZAGC), the Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA), and the Associated Minority Contractors of Arizona (AMCA), along with our attorneys at the Go...
READ MOREUSDOT Awards $19.6 Million in Advanced Vehicle Technology Grants to Arizona to Serve as National Model and Help Save Lives on Our Nation’s Roadways
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced that it is awarding $19.6 million in grants to Arizona under the Saving Lives with Connect...
READ MORENew Report Details Massive Federal Funding Gap For Workforce Prep Compared To Degree Programs Despite Persistent Labor Needs
Only one-fifth of federal investments in postsecondary education support workforce development for fields like construction and manufacturing, while the rest of the money goes to “traditional” degr...
READ MOREAPDM Committee in the News
APDM-enabling Legislation Quietly Passed this Session
READ MOREConstruction Employment Increases By 21,000 Between April And May With Job Gains At Both Nonresidential And Residential Construction Firms
The construction industry added 21,000 jobs in May and 251,000 jobs over the past year, with increases at both nonresidential and residential construction firms, according to an analysis of new gov...
READ MOREWelcome New Members – May
The AZAGC is pleased to extend a warm welcome to the following new members this month: Arizona Labor Force, Inc. 6363 S. Kyrene Road, Suite 105, Tempe, AZ 85283 Christopher Reed, Director Sales & M...
READ MOREConstruction Employment Increases In 39 States From April 2023 To April 2024, While 29 States Add Jobs Between March And April
Construction employment increased in 39 states in April from a year earlier, while 29 states added construction jobs between March and April, according to a new analysis of federal employment data...
READ MOREPrices For Nonresidential Construction Materials And Services Increase 0.4 Percent In April, Outpacing 0.1 Percent Rise In Contractors’ Bid Prices
The price of materials and services used in nonresidential construction increased 0.4 percent from March to April, while an index that measures contractors’ bid prices inched up by 0.1 percent, acc...
READ MORECongratulations Premier Golf Winning Teams
Congratulations to these winning teams at our Premier golf tournament last Friday! The event was a blast, and we thank everyone for their participation! Piipaash Course: 1st Place – CBIZ – Tony Hak...
READ MOREConstruction Sector Adds 9,000 Jobs Between March And April As Slowing Residential Activity Limits Gains; Nonresidential Firms Remain Busy
The construction industry added 9,000 jobs in April—the fewest since August 2022—as a downturn among residential remodelers and subcontractors undercut job gains at nonresidential construction firm...
READ MOREEnrollment Open for our Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program
Apply now. Orientation is June 7th at the AGC Office. Contact Corey Foster cfoster@azagc.org or 602-252-3926 for more information. HEO Program Flyer Apply Online Here
READ MOREConstruction Employment Increases In 234 Of 358 Metro Areas From March 2023 To March 2024 As Demand For Many Types Of Projects Grows
Construction employment rose in 234, or 65 percent, of 358 metro areas between March 2023 and March 2024, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government...
READ MOREWelcome New Members
The AZAGC is pleased to extend a warm welcome to the following new members this month: Anvil Construction LLC 8390 E. Via de Ventura, F110-322, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 www.anvilgc.com Matthew Najor, P...
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