AGC Constructor

Associated General Contractors of America

University of California-San Diego Extension,OTIEC
Top News
To help voters prepare for the upcoming election, AGC has launched ConstructionVotes.com, a website designed to encourage members and their employees, regardless of political affiliations, to exercise their civic duty, to learn about political issues and to vote their conscience on Election Day.

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The most recent edition of Constructor magazine is available online, now and always. Our cover story focuses on the upcoming election and outlines key industry issues to be considered when casting your vote. Additional features include a Q&A with U.S. Sen. Scott Brown, an article on key environmental reforms in the transportation bill and an interesting read on how AGC members are working to improve workplace and jobsite safety.

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Advocacy
Although Congress has adjourned until after the Nov. 6 election, bipartisan groups of senators are meeting to start compiling a plan to avoid the looming fiscal cliff.

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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Sept. 6 asking for comments on the significant changes made to its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) rules. AGC members and chapters are encouraged to weigh in on the proposed rule changes.Comments are due by Nov. 5.

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Business Tips
When it comes to taxes, the results of the coming election and the ultimate fate of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts will be the most important issues in the near term. And the uncertainty of what will happen makes tax planning very difficult. Here are a few strategies to consider.

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In today’s economy, cost cutting is the new normal, and the legal industry is no exception. As a result, clients are continuously seeking new ways to reduce costs. However, the same value-driven strategies are not appropriate for all cases and can come at the significant price of compromising quality and good outcomes.

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Chapter News
AGC NYS has announced the winning entries in its 20th annual Jeffrey J. Zogg Build New York Awards competition, which is held to honor New York construction projects.

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TEXO, The Construction Association, has announced the appointment of Bradley P. Brown as president and CEO.

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Industry Events
Early in October, AGC's chapter leaders descended upon Washington, D.C. for its annual National & Chapter Leadership Conference.

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