One-third of highway contractors reported 5 or more work zone crashes last year: AGC

A new AGC-HCSS survey found distracted driving, speeding and weak enforcement continue to endanger workers and motorists alike.

AGC Survey Spurs Push for Work-Zone Safety Measures in Transportation Bill

As Congress weighs the next transportation bill, the Associated General Contractors of America is pushing stronger work-zone safety requirements after contractors reported persistent crashes and project disruptions.

Employment Numbers "Stalled," Says Economist, Despite Rise in 34 States

Projects delayed and canceled due to lack of federal funding is effecting employment in the industry, says AGC. 

Contractor Liability Risk Grows as EPA Retains PFOA and PFOS Superfund Designations

Lack of clarity over liability for "forever chemicals" present in contaminated sites has contractors worried, says AGC.

Mercator.ai Buys BuildIt Permits, Extends Reach Through AGC Austin

Deal integrates BuildIt’s permit intelligence into Mercator’s AI-powered business development system, which aggregates early-stage signals such as rezonings, title transfers and preliminary filings.