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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>AGC News</title> <atom:link href="https://news.agc.org/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://news.agc.org/</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 14:41:02 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1</generator> <image> <url>https://news.agc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/newsfavicon-150x150.png</url> <title>AGC News</title> <link>https://news.agc.org/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height></image> <item> <title>Transportation Construction Leaders Advocate with Lawmakers</title> <link>https://news.agc.org/advocacy/transportation-construction-leaders-advocate-with-lawmakers/</link> <comments>https://news.agc.org/advocacy/transportation-construction-leaders-advocate-with-lawmakers/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[clara.kinney@agc.org]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 14:13:42 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infrastructure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Congress]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Department of Transportation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DOT]]></category> <category><![CDATA[EPW]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Highway]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Senate]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Transportation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Transportation Construction Coalition]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.agc.org/?p=9001</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The 2025 Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) Fly-In, held May 7-8 at the National Mall Hilton Hotel, brought together transportation construction industry leaders from across the country to advocate for long-term infrastructure investment and policy improvements. The event kicked off with a legislative briefing that featured key voices from Capitol Hill, including Chairman Sam Graves (R-Mo.) [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/advocacy/transportation-construction-leaders-advocate-with-lawmakers/">Transportation Construction Leaders Advocate with Lawmakers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 2025 Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) Fly-In, held May 7-8 at the National Mall Hilton Hotel, brought together transportation construction industry leaders from across the country to advocate for long-term infrastructure investment and policy improvements. The event kicked off with a legislative briefing that featured key voices from Capitol Hill, including Chairman Sam Graves (R-Mo.) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. Attendees also heard from the Federal Highway Administration’s Chief Counsel Jay Payne, and Mr. Thomas Smith, Executive Director of the American Society of Civil Engineers, who offered valuable updates on the state of infrastructure as highlighted in the newest edition of the <a href="https://infrastructurereportcard.org/">Infrastructure Report Card</a>.</p> <p>Chairman Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee capped off the briefing by emphasizing the Senate’s commitment to advancing sound transportation policy. The high-level speakers demonstrated the continued strength of the TCC’s unified voice in shaping federal infrastructure decisions.</p> <p>On May 8, TCC participants fanned out across Capitol Hill for a full day of meetings with members of Congress and their staff. These face-to-face conversations focused on ensuring the timely delivery of infrastructure investments and preserving the bipartisan momentum behind surface transportation programs.</p> <p>Pictured above talking about transportation priorities is U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Al Stanley, Vice Chairman of AGC’s Highway & Transportation Division. </p> <p><strong><em>For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:deniz.mustafa@agc.org">Deniz Mustafa</a>.</em></strong></p><p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/advocacy/transportation-construction-leaders-advocate-with-lawmakers/">Transportation Construction Leaders Advocate with Lawmakers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://news.agc.org/advocacy/transportation-construction-leaders-advocate-with-lawmakers/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Ohio Contractors Come to Washington</title> <link>https://news.agc.org/uncategorized/ohio-contractors-come-to-washington/</link> <comments>https://news.agc.org/uncategorized/ohio-contractors-come-to-washington/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[clara.kinney@agc.org]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 14:05:48 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infrastructure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[AGC Townhouse]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fly-In]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ohio Contractors Association]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.agc.org/?p=8998</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>This week members of the Ohio Contractors Association, an AGC chapter, came to Washington D.C. to meet with members of the Ohio Congressional delegation. They held a breakfast at the AGC Townhouse and talked with members of Congress about key issues impacting their businesses which include preserving the long-term solvency of the Highway Trust Fund, [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/uncategorized/ohio-contractors-come-to-washington/">Ohio Contractors Come to Washington</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week members of the <a href="https://www.ohiocontractors.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ohio Contractors Association</a>, an AGC chapter, came to Washington D.C. to meet with members of the Ohio Congressional delegation. They held a breakfast at the AGC Townhouse and talked with members of Congress about key issues impacting their businesses which include preserving the long-term solvency of the Highway Trust Fund, increasing investment in roads and bridges, and providing clarity around the Buy America requirements. </p> <p>Members of Congress stopped by for coffee and the opportunity to learn more about construction. Members of Congress that participated include: </p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) </li> <li>Senator John Husted (R-Ohio) </li> <li>Congresswoman Shontel Brown (D-Ohio) </li> <li>Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) </li> <li>Congressman Greg Landsman (D-Ohio)</li></ul> <p>AGC chapters are welcome and encouraged to utilize the AGC Townhouse, which is just steps from the Capitol, when they come to Washington D.C. </p> <p><strong><em>For additional information, please contact </em><a href="mailto:alex.etchen@agc.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Alex Etchen</em></a></strong><strong><em>.</em></strong><strong> </strong></p><p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/uncategorized/ohio-contractors-come-to-washington/">Ohio Contractors Come to Washington</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://news.agc.org/uncategorized/ohio-contractors-come-to-washington/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Heat Alert: OSHA Enforcement Continues Under National Emphasis Program</title> <link>https://news.agc.org/news/heat-alert-osha-enforcement-continues-under-national-emphasis-program-2/</link> <comments>https://news.agc.org/news/heat-alert-osha-enforcement-continues-under-national-emphasis-program-2/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[clara.kinney@agc.org]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 13:58:19 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Risk Management]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safety & Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Heat Related Hazards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Heat Safety]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safety and Health]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.agc.org/?p=8995</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>As we approach the summer season, and temperatures begin to rise across the country, OSHA will continue to enforce workplace heat hazards under their National Emphasis Program (NEP)– Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards. The original NEP went into effect on April 8, 2022, and was to be in effect no longer than three years, unless canceled [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/news/heat-alert-osha-enforcement-continues-under-national-emphasis-program-2/">Heat Alert: OSHA Enforcement Continues Under National Emphasis Program</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As we approach the summer season, and temperatures begin to rise across the country, OSHA will continue to enforce workplace heat hazards under their <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.osha.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fenforcement%2Fdirectives%2FCPL_03-00-024.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Ckevin.cannon%40agc.org%7Cebac9a5626c74d7cfba308dd6e2ab0f3%7C4602d740c1bb4d33b33a435efb6aa1bd%7C0%7C0%7C638787852019543383%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=E%2B0K%2BeiKPZTEzg5RxZWj2ReGUuJOjBCInLcKLJSE3kc%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Emphasis Program (NEP)– Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards</a>. The original NEP went into effect on April 8, 2022, and was to be in effect no longer than three years, unless canceled or extended by a superseding directive. On January 16, 2025, OSHA issued a <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.osha.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fenforcement%2Fdirectives%2FCPL-03-01-024.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Ckevin.cannon%40agc.org%7Cebac9a5626c74d7cfba308dd6e2ab0f3%7C4602d740c1bb4d33b33a435efb6aa1bd%7C0%7C0%7C638787852019576473%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=swUhyWRx6%2BARXhLe6Djg71LSmEgIvAerCym8DO7cQZs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">notice of extension</a> signed by outgoing Assistant Secretary, Doug Parker. This extends active enforcement under the original NEP until April 8, 2026.</p> <p>Under the emphasis program, each region is expected to double their heat-related inspections when compared to previous years. Any proposed citation for a heat-related health hazard will be issued under the <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.osha.gov%2Flaws-regs%2Foshact%2Fsection5-duties&data=05%7C01%7Cjimmy.christianson%40agc.org%7C1ee741219a294f454ebe08db7e4a4253%7C4602d740c1bb4d33b33a435efb6aa1bd%7C0%7C0%7C638242629644580030%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Eb3OqHS%2BXajVtaQuLNANtSrS7wDJrORLGMhpatC4RTU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">General Duty Clause (GDC), section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act</a>, when all elements of a violation have been established. To date, the agency has conducted approximately eight thousand heat-related inspections.</p> <p>The NEP includes program elements that compliance safety and health officers (CSHOs) will use to gauge an employer’s efforts to prevent heat-related injuries and illnesses. Many go well above and beyond the basic concepts of “Water. Rest. Shade” which have been the core elements of the OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Campaign since 2011. AGC encourages contractors to consult with these <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.osha.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fagc-heat-questions-2023.pdf&data=05%7C01%7Cjimmy.christianson%40agc.org%7C1ee741219a294f454ebe08db7e4a4253%7C4602d740c1bb4d33b33a435efb6aa1bd%7C0%7C0%7C638242629644580030%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2NAQ2XzSLqXlqNAZWAbXwEh5YJnDXyMzCmPCSBCUxWc%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FAQs</a> in developing their heat illness and injury programs to mitigate heat-related hazards on construction jobsites.</p> <p><strong><em>For more information, contact </em><a href="mailto:kevin.cannon@agc.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Kevin Cannon</em></a></strong><strong><em>.</em></strong><strong></strong></p><p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/news/heat-alert-osha-enforcement-continues-under-national-emphasis-program-2/">Heat Alert: OSHA Enforcement Continues Under National Emphasis Program</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://news.agc.org/news/heat-alert-osha-enforcement-continues-under-national-emphasis-program-2/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>President Trump Wants Truck Drivers To Speak English</title> <link>https://news.agc.org/news/president-trump-wants-truck-drivers-to-speak-english/</link> <comments>https://news.agc.org/news/president-trump-wants-truck-drivers-to-speak-english/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[clara.kinney@agc.org]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 13:49:18 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Infrastructure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Department of Transportation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DOT]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Highway]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Transportation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Trucks]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.agc.org/?p=8992</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>In late April, President Trump signed an executive order directing Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, to “identify and begin carrying out additional administrative, regulatory, or enforcement actions to improve the working conditions of America’s truck drivers.” Secretary Duffy was given 60 days to comply, which means there should be an update sometime in late June. [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/news/president-trump-wants-truck-drivers-to-speak-english/">President Trump Wants Truck Drivers To Speak English</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In late April, President Trump signed an <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/enforcing-commonsense-rules-of-the-road-for-americas-truck-drivers/">executive order</a> directing Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, to “identify and begin carrying out additional administrative, regulatory, or enforcement actions to improve the working conditions of America’s truck drivers.” Secretary Duffy was given 60 days to comply, which means there should be an update sometime in late June.</p> <p>The order also reinforces the <em>existing</em> legal requirement that truck drivers must “read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.”</p> <p>The President explained: “Proficiency in English, which I designated as our official national language in Executive Order 14224 of March 1, 2025 (<em>Designating English as the Official Language of the United States</em>), should be a non-negotiable safety requirement for professional drivers. They should be able to read and understand traffic signs, communicate with traffic safety, border patrol, agricultural checkpoints, and cargo weight-limit station officers. Drivers need to provide feedback to their employers and customers and receive related directions in English. This is common sense.”</p> <p>In response to the order, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance added English language proficiency into their <a href="https://cvsa.org/news/elp-oosc/">North American Out-of-Service Criteria</a>. The state of Arkansas also recently passed <a href="https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=HB1745">Act 604</a>, which includes fines of up to $1,000 for commercial driver’s license holders who fail to meet the federal English language requirement.</p> <p><strong><em>For additional information, please contact <a href="mailto:spencer.phillips@agc.org">Spencer Phillips.</a></em></strong><strong><em></em></strong></p><p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/news/president-trump-wants-truck-drivers-to-speak-english/">President Trump Wants Truck Drivers To Speak English</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://news.agc.org/news/president-trump-wants-truck-drivers-to-speak-english/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>U.S. DOL Halts Enforcement of Biden FLSA Independent Contractor Rule</title> <link>https://news.agc.org/labor-hr/u-s-dol-halts-enforcement-of-biden-flsa-independent-contractor-rule/</link> <comments>https://news.agc.org/labor-hr/u-s-dol-halts-enforcement-of-biden-flsa-independent-contractor-rule/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[clara.kinney@agc.org]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 13:40:30 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Labor & HR]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Labor]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Labor and HR]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.agc.org/?p=8988</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The Department of Labor recently issued new guidance for independent contractor classification, halting enforcement of the Biden administration’s 2024 rule. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) recently published Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) No. 2025-1, FLSA Independent Contractor Misclassification Enforcement Guidance, which provides guidance to WHD field staff on the analysis [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/labor-hr/u-s-dol-halts-enforcement-of-biden-flsa-independent-contractor-rule/">U.S. DOL Halts Enforcement of Biden FLSA Independent Contractor Rule</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Department of Labor recently issued new guidance for independent contractor classification, halting enforcement of the Biden administration’s 2024 rule.</p> <p>The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) recently published Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) No. 2025-1, <a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/fab/fab2025-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FLSA Independent Contractor Misclassification Enforcement Guidance</a>, which provides guidance to WHD field staff on the analysis to apply when determining employee or independent contractor status for purposes of enforcing the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). They also have published <a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/opinion-letters/FLSA/2025_2_2_5_FLSA.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Opinion Letter FLSA2025-2</a>, reinstating <a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/opinion-letters/FLSA/FLSA2019-6.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Opinion Letter FLSA2019-6</a>, which addresses the virtual marketplace. </p> <p><strong>WHD will no longer apply the Biden administration </strong><a href="https://advocacy.agc.org/dol_finalizes_flsa_independent_contractor_rule"><strong>2024 Rule’s</strong></a><strong> analysis when determining employee versus independent contractor status in FLSA investigations</strong>. They will instead enforce the FLSA in accordance with a previous version of <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fwww.dol.gov%252Fsites%252Fdolgov%252Ffiles%252FWHD%252Ffact-sheets%252Fwhdfs13.pdf%2F1%2F01010196920bd383-ff6f25aa-98a9-4f0c-a2c8-b00a4ecfe238-000000%2F68HO3hYswbTrzEozkZWaAEUXDFOoKOz2cWbiYkusKKA%3D403&data=05%7C02%7Cclaiborne.guy%40agc.org%7C3a0b5dd5bc3544a5794008dd899ee653%7C4602d740c1bb4d33b33a435efb6aa1bd%7C0%7C0%7C638818037925297750%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vtcgfrzAAjFPG0QS8ushgyQkRZbdLSj7Jtrq7pTNOzg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fact Sheet #13 from 2008</a> and the opinion letters outlined above. </p> <p>A number of lawsuits are pending in federal courts challenging the legality of the rule entitled, “Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, 89 Fed. Reg. 1638” (2024 Rule), which addresses the analysis for determining employee or independent contractor status under the FLSA. The DOL has taken the position in those lawsuits that it is reconsidering the 2024 Rule, including whether to rescind the regulation. This guidance does not change existing regulations but reflects the DOL’s position while reviewing the 2024 Rule. </p> <p><strong><em>For additional information, please contact <a href="mailto:claiborne.guy@agc.org">Claiborne Guy</a>.</em></strong></p><p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/labor-hr/u-s-dol-halts-enforcement-of-biden-flsa-independent-contractor-rule/">U.S. DOL Halts Enforcement of Biden FLSA Independent Contractor Rule</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://news.agc.org/labor-hr/u-s-dol-halts-enforcement-of-biden-flsa-independent-contractor-rule/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Registration Open for AGC Environmental and Sustainability Meetings this Summer</title> <link>https://news.agc.org/energy-environment/registration-open-for-agc-environmental-and-sustainability-meetings-this-summer/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Crystal Yates]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 19:09:23 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Energy & Environment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Energy and Environment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.agc.org/?p=8974</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Choose the meetings you would like to attend on July 29-31 This summer, AGC is holding a series of meetings at its national headquarters on July 29-31st to provide a forum for members to discuss key sustainability and environmental compliance issues on their to do lists. Participants are able to choose which meetings they would like [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/energy-environment/registration-open-for-agc-environmental-and-sustainability-meetings-this-summer/">Registration Open for AGC Environmental and Sustainability Meetings this Summer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Choose the meetings you would like to attend on July 29-31</em></p> <p>This summer, AGC is holding a series of meetings at its national headquarters on July 29-31<sup>st</sup> to provide a forum for members to discuss key sustainability and environmental compliance issues on their to do lists. Participants are able to choose which meetings they would like to attend (i.e., sustainability, compliance, or both).</p> <p>Please register <strong><a href="https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=842057&" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a></strong><a href="https://www.agc.org/learn/education-training/events/2025-environmental-and-sustainability-meetings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a>for one—or all three!</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>July 29 –</strong> <strong>First-Ever</strong> <strong>Sustainability Roundtable Discussions</strong> – Full Day Meeting – Opportunity for peer-to-peer discussion on topics chosen by participants in advance. We will reach out to participants to coordinate agenda topics. There should be time for discussion on 14-16 topics. Hosted by AGC Climate Change Working Group.</li></ul> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>July 30 –</strong> <strong>Environmental Regulatory Summit</strong> – Full Day Meeting – Join us for expert presentations and panels to stay on top of environmental compliance and policy changes happening (and expected) in the Trump administration. (Agenda coming soon!)</li></ul> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>July 31 –</strong> <strong>In-House Environmental Managers Meeting</strong> – Full Day Meeting – Forum for environmental professionals working in house at construction firms to have peer discussions on topics chosen by participants in advance. There should be time for discussion on 14-16 topics, which typically focus on environmental compliance and sustainability from an environmental professional’s perspective.</li></ul> <p>Finally, past and current members of the Environmental Committee will have the opportunity to RSVP for a closed-door Fly-in with Environmental Regulators on August 1<sup>st</sup>. Partial Day Meeting – For travel planning, we will wrap up the fly-in by 2pm ET on August 1<sup>st</sup>.</p> <p>Your confirmation will provide a code to receive the AGC rate at the hotel across from the meeting location.</p> <p><strong><em>For more information, contact Melinda Tomaino at <a href="mailto:melinda.tomaino@agc.org">melinda.tomaino@agc.org</a>.</em></strong></p> <p></p><p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/energy-environment/registration-open-for-agc-environmental-and-sustainability-meetings-this-summer/">Registration Open for AGC Environmental and Sustainability Meetings this Summer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Kiewit Infrastructure’s Michael Svoboda Wins Inaugural Bowen Prize For Great Builders For His Field Leadership On Nashville’s Broadway Bridge</title> <link>https://news.agc.org/agc-education-research/kiewit-infrastructures-michael-svoboda-wins-inaugural-bowen-prize-for-great-builders-for-his-field-leadership-on-nashvilles-broadway-bridge/</link> <comments>https://news.agc.org/agc-education-research/kiewit-infrastructures-michael-svoboda-wins-inaugural-bowen-prize-for-great-builders-for-his-field-leadership-on-nashvilles-broadway-bridge/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[agcnews]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 14:33:19 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[AGC Foundation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bowen Prize]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.agc.org/?p=8971</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Kiewit Infrastructure’s Michael Svoboda won the inaugural Bowen Prize for Great Builders from the Associated General Contractors of America in recognition of his field leadership during the construction of Nashville’s new Broadway Bridge. As a result, the association’s AGC Education & Research Foundation presented a $50,000 check to Svoboda’s alma mater, the University of Wyoming’s [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/agc-education-research/kiewit-infrastructures-michael-svoboda-wins-inaugural-bowen-prize-for-great-builders-for-his-field-leadership-on-nashvilles-broadway-bridge/">Kiewit Infrastructure’s Michael Svoboda Wins Inaugural Bowen Prize For Great Builders For His Field Leadership On Nashville’s Broadway Bridge</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kiewit Infrastructure’s Michael Svoboda won the inaugural Bowen Prize for Great Builders from the Associated General Contractors of America in recognition of his field leadership during the construction of Nashville’s new Broadway Bridge. As a result, the association’s AGC Education & Research Foundation presented a $50,000 check to Svoboda’s alma mater, the University of Wyoming’s Construction Management Program, to help support the development of future successful leaders.</p> <p>“This new prize is designed to recognize the most outstanding field leaders working in our industry,” said Todd Roberts, the association’s national president and president of ERS Inc. in Jackson, Mississippi. “It doesn’t hurt to be recognized when you have put the work in to make sure everything goes as close to right as possible.”</p> <p>Read <a href="https://www.agc.org/news/2025/05/07/kiewit-infrastructures-michael-svoboda-wins-inaugural-bowen-prize-great-builders-his-field">more</a>.</p><p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/agc-education-research/kiewit-infrastructures-michael-svoboda-wins-inaugural-bowen-prize-for-great-builders-for-his-field-leadership-on-nashvilles-broadway-bridge/">Kiewit Infrastructure’s Michael Svoboda Wins Inaugural Bowen Prize For Great Builders For His Field Leadership On Nashville’s Broadway Bridge</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://news.agc.org/agc-education-research/kiewit-infrastructures-michael-svoboda-wins-inaugural-bowen-prize-for-great-builders-for-his-field-leadership-on-nashvilles-broadway-bridge/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Granite Construction Awarded For Innovative Tailored AI Training Tool Designed To Pass Along Retirees’ Knowledge</title> <link>https://news.agc.org/uncategorized/granite-construction-awarded-for-innovative-tailored-ai-training-tool-designed-to-pass-along-retirees-knowledge/</link> <comments>https://news.agc.org/uncategorized/granite-construction-awarded-for-innovative-tailored-ai-training-tool-designed-to-pass-along-retirees-knowledge/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[agcnews]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 16:20:32 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.agc.org/?p=8962</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Watsonville, Calif.-based Granite Construction awarded for its development of an innovative AI-powered training tool, called Asphalt Guru – designed to address the looming retirement of experienced asphalt paving professionals. As a result, Granite Construction was named the grand prize winner of the AGC Innovation Awards, sponsored by Autodesk. “We are seeking to support these innovations [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/uncategorized/granite-construction-awarded-for-innovative-tailored-ai-training-tool-designed-to-pass-along-retirees-knowledge/">Granite Construction Awarded For Innovative Tailored AI Training Tool Designed To Pass Along Retirees’ Knowledge</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Watsonville, Calif.-based Granite Construction awarded for its development of an innovative AI-powered training tool, called Asphalt Guru – designed to address the looming retirement of experienced asphalt paving professionals. As a result, Granite Construction was named the grand prize winner of the AGC Innovation Awards, sponsored by Autodesk.</p> <p>“We are seeking to support these innovations and to allow their creators to perfect and promote the innovations,” said Todd Roberts, the association’s national president and president of ERS Inc. in Jackson, Mississippi. “If we really want to change the industry, we have to find a way to encourage the widespread adoption of significant innovations, which is precisely what these awards do.”</p> <p>Read <a href="https://www.agc.org/news/2025/05/05/watsonville-calif-based-granite-construction-awarded-innovative-tailored-ai-training-tool-designed">more</a>.</p><p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/uncategorized/granite-construction-awarded-for-innovative-tailored-ai-training-tool-designed-to-pass-along-retirees-knowledge/">Granite Construction Awarded For Innovative Tailored AI Training Tool Designed To Pass Along Retirees’ Knowledge</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://news.agc.org/uncategorized/granite-construction-awarded-for-innovative-tailored-ai-training-tool-designed-to-pass-along-retirees-knowledge/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Heat Alert: OSHA Enforcement Continues Under National Emphasis Program</title> <link>https://news.agc.org/safety-health/heat-alert-osha-enforcement-continues-under-national-emphasis-program/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nazia Shah]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 13:55:27 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safety & Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Building]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Federal/Heavy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Highway]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infrastructure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Utility]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.agc.org/?p=8958</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>As we approach the summer season, and temperatures begin to rise across the country, OSHA will continue to enforce workplace heat hazards under their National Emphasis Program (NEP)– Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards. The original NEP went into effect on April 8, 2022, and was to be in effect no longer than three years, unless [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/safety-health/heat-alert-osha-enforcement-continues-under-national-emphasis-program/">Heat Alert: OSHA Enforcement Continues Under National Emphasis Program</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As we approach the summer season, and temperatures begin to rise across the country, OSHA will continue to enforce workplace heat hazards under their <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.osha.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fenforcement%2Fdirectives%2FCPL_03-00-024.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Ckevin.cannon%40agc.org%7Cebac9a5626c74d7cfba308dd6e2ab0f3%7C4602d740c1bb4d33b33a435efb6aa1bd%7C0%7C0%7C638787852019543383%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=E%2B0K%2BeiKPZTEzg5RxZWj2ReGUuJOjBCInLcKLJSE3kc%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Emphasis Program (NEP)– Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards</a>. The original NEP went into effect on April 8, 2022, and was to be in effect no longer than three years, unless canceled or extended by a superseding directive. On January 16, 2025, OSHA issued a <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.osha.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fenforcement%2Fdirectives%2FCPL-03-01-024.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Ckevin.cannon%40agc.org%7Cebac9a5626c74d7cfba308dd6e2ab0f3%7C4602d740c1bb4d33b33a435efb6aa1bd%7C0%7C0%7C638787852019576473%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=swUhyWRx6%2BARXhLe6Djg71LSmEgIvAerCym8DO7cQZs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">notice of extension</a> signed by outgoing Assistant Secretary, Doug Parker. This extends active enforcement under the original NEP until April 8, 2026.</p> <p>Under the emphasis program, each region is expected to double their heat-related inspections when compared to previous years. Any proposed citation for a heat-related health hazard will be issued under the <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.osha.gov%2Flaws-regs%2Foshact%2Fsection5-duties&data=05%7C01%7Cjimmy.christianson%40agc.org%7C1ee741219a294f454ebe08db7e4a4253%7C4602d740c1bb4d33b33a435efb6aa1bd%7C0%7C0%7C638242629644580030%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Eb3OqHS%2BXajVtaQuLNANtSrS7wDJrORLGMhpatC4RTU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">General Duty Clause (GDC), section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act</a>, when all elements of a violation have been established. To date, the agency has conducted approximately eight thousand heat-related inspections.</p> <p>The NEP includes program elements that compliance safety and health officers (CSHOs) will use to gauge an employer’s efforts to prevent heat-related injuries and illnesses. Many go well above and beyond the basic concepts of “Water. Rest. Shade” which have been the core elements of the OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Campaign since 2011. AGC encourages contractors to consult with these <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.osha.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fagc-heat-questions-2023.pdf&data=05%7C01%7Cjimmy.christianson%40agc.org%7C1ee741219a294f454ebe08db7e4a4253%7C4602d740c1bb4d33b33a435efb6aa1bd%7C0%7C0%7C638242629644580030%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2NAQ2XzSLqXlqNAZWAbXwEh5YJnDXyMzCmPCSBCUxWc%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FAQs</a> in developing their heat illness and injury programs to mitigate heat-related hazards on construction jobsites.</p> <p><strong><em>For more information, contact <a href="mailto:kevin.cannon@agc.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kevin Cannon</a>.</em></strong></p><p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/safety-health/heat-alert-osha-enforcement-continues-under-national-emphasis-program/">Heat Alert: OSHA Enforcement Continues Under National Emphasis Program</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>It’s Live! Our Safety Conference Agenda Is Stacked</title> <link>https://news.agc.org/safety-health/its-live-our-safety-conference-agenda-is-stacked/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nazia Shah]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 13:37:46 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safety & Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Building]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Federal/Heavy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Highway]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Infrastructure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Utility]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.agc.org/?p=8951</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>This year at the AGC Construction Safety & Health Conference we’ve got three days of can’t-miss safety programming lined up—and the agenda’s finally here! Whether you’re excited for big-picture strategy, practical tools, or just want to meet Millie the dog (yes, really), this year’s conference delivers. Here are some highlights: 📅 Tuesday: CEOs, OSHA, violence [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/safety-health/its-live-our-safety-conference-agenda-is-stacked/">It’s Live! Our Safety Conference Agenda Is Stacked</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This year at the <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fagca.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT0xMTk2NDc1OCZwPTEmdT0xMDgzMTYzMTM0JmxpPTExNTU4NTYxOQ%2Findex.html&data=05%7C02%7Cnazia.shah%40agc.org%7Cac80a88bc7c0405509b608dd897e1b9e%7C4602d740c1bb4d33b33a435efb6aa1bd%7C0%7C0%7C638817896908941962%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=fFeZ2DMM0EutF3rf%2FyL94O4IpgWbqyvCeGR0RcHWfmM%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>AGC Construction Safety & Health Conference</strong></a> we’ve got three days of can’t-miss safety programming lined up—and the agenda’s finally here! Whether you’re excited for big-picture strategy, practical tools, or just want to meet Millie the dog (yes, really), this year’s conference delivers.</p> <p><strong>Here are some highlights:</strong></p> <p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/1f4c5.png" alt="📅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>Tuesday:</strong> CEOs, OSHA, violence prevention, and a full Mental Health Forum</p> <p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/1f4c5.png" alt="📅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>Wednesday:</strong> Fatigue, field tech, culture change, and dogs (we’re serious)</p> <p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/1f4c5.png" alt="📅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <strong>Thursday:</strong> Injury prevention and big risk conversations</p> <p>Safety’s evolving. Let’s talk about where it’s going—and how we get there, together. Now’s the time to plan your sessions and <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fagca.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT0xMTk2NDc1OCZwPTEmdT0xMDgzMTYzMTM0JmxpPTExNTU4NTYyNA%2Findex.html&data=05%7C02%7Cnazia.shah%40agc.org%7Cac80a88bc7c0405509b608dd897e1b9e%7C4602d740c1bb4d33b33a435efb6aa1bd%7C0%7C0%7C638817896908958205%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=C5M3pZt4nQ8lst0Lqztyo%2Fsed6Jb8MIvZzI6gtrRl8g%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>secure your spot</strong></a>.</p> <p><a href="https://safety.agc.org/agenda/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>EXPLORE THE AGENDA</strong></a></p> <p><strong><em>For more information, contact <a href="mailto:nazia.shah@agc.org">Nazia Shah</a>.</em></strong></p><p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/safety-health/its-live-our-safety-conference-agenda-is-stacked/">It’s Live! Our Safety Conference Agenda Is Stacked</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel></rss> If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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