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AGC panel: An overly detailed safety plan can be a liability

Construction Dive

A massive rulebook that most workers won’t read can leave a contractor vulnerable to OSHA fines and lawsuits, according to panelists at AGC’s safety conference.

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AGC Releases Highway Work Zone Safety Report

Construction Business Owner

(April 15, 2013) -- Thirty-eight percent of highway contractors had motor vehicles crash into their construction work zones during the past year, according to the results of a new highway work zone study conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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Majority of highway contractors report work zone crashes in last year

Construction Dive

AGC called upon legislators and motorists alike to improve roadwork safety as part of its highway contractor survey.

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State of the Construction Industry: June Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Warm weather has arrived in many parts of the country, and that means contractors are busy with projects. We’ve got you covered with this month’s roundup of stories related to construction technology, labor, seasonal safety issues, innovative new projects and more. AGC Uses Targeted Ads to Try to Prevent Work Zone Crashes.

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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

New construction technologies to attract younger workers, a push toward green building and the good and bad news in safety — these highlight some of the top stories in April. The Takeaway: This is yet another example of forward-thinking contractors choosing to adapt rather than fade away.

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Survey Reveals the Impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Contractors

Construction Junkie

A new survey conducted by Autodesk and AGC of America is giving us a deeper look into the impacts so far. According to the survey, the contractors who perform $50 million of work or less annually have experienced less delays and cancellations. The Full Report You can find the full report on the AGC of American website.

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AGC to Offer Highway Work Zone Safety Training Program

Construction Equipment

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) will provide highway work zone safety training classes in 2015 after receiving the $135,000 Susan Harwood Training Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.

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