AGC - Wed May 06, 2020
Decision to Extend Paycheck Protection Program Loan Return Deadline to May 14th Helps, But Clarifications Still Needed to Save Jobs
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to the Treasury Department's announcement that it will extend the deadline for allowing firms to return their Paycheck Protection Program loans from May 7 to May 14:"The Treasury Department is right to extend its initial deadline for encouraging firms to return their Paycheck Protection Program loans, as we and other groups requested....
AGC - Mon April 27, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program Allows Firms to Add, Retain Employees Despite Declining Demand
A large share of construction firms promptly received loan funds under the new Paycheck Protection Program, enabling many of them to hire or retain employees despite a surge in project cancellations, according to a survey released April 24 by the Associated General Contractors of America....
AGC - Wed April 22, 2020
AGC Education and Research Foundation Recognizes Educator and Student for Excellence in Field of Construction
The AGC Education and Research Foundation has recognized Missouri University of Science and Technology Professor William Eric (Eric) Showalter with its Outstanding Educator Award, given annually to an educator who makes a significant mark in the field of construction education, and recognized Clemson University Student Corban Williams as the James L....
AGC - Wed April 22, 2020
Additional $310B for Paycheck Protection Program Loans Will Help Support Thousands Of Essential Construction Jobs
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to proposed legislation that will provide an additional $310 billion in funding for Paycheck Protection Program loans to help small businesses retain jobs:"The new loan funding will help thousands of construction firms to retain essential construction jobs amid rapidly declining demand for construction services....
AGC - Thu April 09, 2020
Hundreds of Construction Firms Across the Country Hold Coronavirus Safety Stand Downs
Hundreds of construction firms across the country are stopping work April 9 to hold what are called safety stand downs focusing on ways to protect construction workers and the public from the spread of coronavirus....
AGC - Tue April 07, 2020
Trump Administration Guidance Allows Firms With 500 of Fewer Employees to Qualify for Paycheck Protection Program Loans
The Associated General Contractors of America announced that the Trump administration released new guidance that now allows firms with 500 or fewer employees to qualify for the new Paycheck Protection Program Loans....
AGC - Wed April 01, 2020
Lansing, Michigan-based Christman Constructors Named the Most Innovative Company in Construction Industry
Lansing, Michigan-based Christman Constructors was named the most innovative construction firm in the country for developing an iOS-based application that brings job-placement logistics into the 21st century....
Mon March 30, 2020
LaBelle Honored With Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Hal LaBelle grew up in Centerville, Utah, and graduated from Davis High, where he was active in student government and athletics. He went to Utah State on a baseball scholarship and graduated in 1960 after majoring in industrial management and minoring in economics....
AGC - Tue March 17, 2020
Shutting Down Construction Projects Will Harm Economy, Undermine Recovery Efforts, Construction Officials Say
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to steps being taken to put in place arbitrary halts to construction activity in certain parts of the country:"Halting construction activity will do more harm than good for construction workers, community residents and the economy....
AGC - Tue March 17, 2020
Construction Jobs Increase But Data Doesn't Reflect Likely Impact Of Coronavirus On Industry
Construction employment increased in 32 states in January compared to both December and January 2019, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released March 16....
