Members' Edge - March 14, 2019

AGC News

Convention Is Right Around The Corner - Hotel Deadline Is March 15

There is still plenty of time to make your plans to attend the 2019 AGC Annual Convention, April 1-4 in Denver.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/hca-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=549368&issueID=63825 to view the full article online.

Proposal To Create Temporary Worker Visa System Will Boost Economy, Cut Illegal Immigration

AGC of America urged Congress to act quickly on the Workforce for an Expanding Economy Act that was introduced on March 13 by Pennsylvania Congressmen Lloyd Smucker. The measure would establish the only federal temporary visa program for construction, among other industries covered by the measure.

Visit https://www.agc.org/news/2019/03/13/proposal-create-new-temporary-worker-visa-system-construction-and-other-industries to view the full article online.

Construction Employment Increases in 44 States from Jan. 2018 to Jan. 2019

33 States Add Jobs in Latest Month as Association Calls for Investing in Training

“Contractors began 2019 by adding employees in nearly all parts of the country,” stated AGC of America's chief economist, Ken Simonson. “These figures are consistent with the optimism contractors expressed about workloads and hiring plans in our association’s recent survey. But finding workers to execute those projects is likely to be an ongoing challenge.”

Visit https://www.agc.org/news/2019/03/11/construction-employment-increases-44-states-january-2018-january-2019-33-states-add to view the full article online.

News you can Use

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Construction Professionals Invited To PlanGrid’s Educational Roashow Event

Attend PlanGrid’s Free Houston Roadshow Event, Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Minute Maid Park

Featuring Keynote speakers, break-out sessions, certification classes and dinner on the Astros turf!

Check out the details here.

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New EPA Civil Penalty Amounts Take Effect for 2019

On Feb. 5, the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee advanced President Trump’s nomination of Andrew Wheeler as administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency—a move which AGC supported in a letter to the committee.

Visit https://www.agc.org/news/2019/02/28/wheeler-clears-committee-en-route-confirmation-epa-administrator to view the full article online.

DOL Releases Electronic FLSA Compliance Assistance Tool

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced the launch of an enhanced electronic version of its Handy Reference Guide to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This new online version of one of the Wage and Hour Division’s (WHD) most popular publications is intended to assist American employers and workers with a simple, easy-to-follow resource that provides basic WHD information, as well as links to other resources.

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Video, Updated Renderings Of Texas MLB Stadium Released

Behind-the-scenes job site footage and updated renderings of the Texas Rangers' $1.2 billion Global Life Stadium are now available. Many of the materials for the project, including precast concrete, limestone, steel and brick, are being supplied by in-state companies.

Visit https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/mlb/texas-rangers/article227249979.html to view the full article online.

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