Leadership on the Bottom Line
Leadership Strategies by Constructors for Constructors

Everyone is talking (and writing) about leadership, so why is everyone not doing something about it.  Unlike the weather, we can do something about leadership... [Read More]

AGC’s Leadership in Construction Workshop - Septemeber 12-14, 2007 in San Diego
Application deadline is August 22nd; Register today!

AGC has partnered with the San Diego Chapter to host and support the September 12-14, 2007 Leadership in Construction Workshop. Take advantage of this special special tuition rate.  [Read More]

Leadership Training Available on DVD
Utilize AGC resources to supplement your training

What makes a good leader? Are leaders team builders? Do they always get the job done? Can anyone become a leader? [Read More]

AGC Develops Curriculum for New Project Managers

AGC is excited to announce that development of a new curriculum for Project Mangers is underway. The curriculum will be a valuable resource to the construction industry including, AGC Chapters, individual construction firms, colleges and others. [Read More]

AGC Offers Project Manager Course
Take your project management to the next level

This dynamic course for project managers and project engineers covers the full range of issues and responsibilities needed to succeed. [Read More]

AGC Addresses Demand for Supervisory Training
How do your supervisors measure up?

Recent forecasts indicate the need for thousands of new construction supervisors and managers by the year 2014. Today’s ever-increasing shortage of frontline supervisors means that training superintendents is now more crucial than ever. [Read More]

AGC Offers Instructor Training Workshop
Save the date - November 8-9, 2007 in St. Louis, MO

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to improve STP training results! Registration will open in mid-August and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis—only 25 seats available! [Read More]

AGC-ASPE's Estimating Academy Comes to Norfolk, VA
Seats fill up quickly; Register today

Some industry professionals would claim that the success of a contractor is in its estimating. Accurate estimating allows the contractor to bid and compete in a highly competitive field, to complete a project according to schedule and contract, and to stay in business. [Read More]

AGC of America Seeks Support for National Careers in Construction Week
Help bring public attention to exciting careers available in construction

 AGC is requesting help from its chapters and members nationwide to support the National Careers in Construction Week, to be celebrated October 15-19. [Read More]

Construction Career Academy Brochure
A free resource for AGC Chapters and members

This four-page brochure will be made available free of charge to AGC chapters and members as part of AGC’s Department of Labor grant that encourages career academies as a way to address the shortage of workers at all levels in the construction industry. [Read More]

Construction Futures Products Now Available ONLINE
Now it's easier than ever to receive these educational resources

AGC is pleased to announce that both its Build Up! tool kits and Hot Jobs, Cool Careers brochures are now available directly through our online bookstore at www.agc.org/bookstore or by calling toll-free: 1-800-242-1767. [Read More]

Chicago’s Construction Career Opportunity Program
Helping the commercial construction industry and minority communities

The Builders Association, the AGC chapter in Chicago, has developed an innovative program designed to help replenish Chicago’s skilled trades workforce.  The joint venture between... [Read More]

Strategic Planning for Small-Medium Firms: How to Prepare and What to Expect
Tackle these issues on September 21st in Atlanta

This one-day program will cover the what, why, and how to of strategic planning for small to medium firms. [Read More]

Exempt or Non-Exempt? Applying the FLSA White Collar Rules to the Construction Industry
Make sure that your HR staff is aware of this important educational opportunity

Join us for an interactive audio conference on August 23, 2007 that will review the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and learn how to apply them in a construction-employment context. [Read More]

AGC's 2007-2008 Professional Development Calendar

From safety courses to audio conferences, supervisory training to HR events, management programs to workforce development seminars, to the Annual Convention and other meetings - this is your one stop for all of AGC's development opportunities. [Read More]

Stay Out of the Summer Heat – Train Online
When’s the last time you visited AGC’s Online Institute?

Keep an eye out for the Online Institute's new estimating courses and check out the details for special group rates and benefits! [Read More]

AGC’s Construction Education Committee to meet September 27-29, 2007
Learn how you can get involved

It is the vision of the committee to guide AGC to be the industry’s leading resource for quality educational information and programs. [Read More]

AGC's Workforce Development Committee to meet in San Diego, January 15-16

The AGC of America Workforce Development Committee plans its next meeting for January 15-16 at the Rancho Bernado Inn, San Diego. [Read More]

AGC Issues Request for Proposals

The AGC of America recently issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to potential authors interested in the development of a one-day course on identifying the contractor’s role on a building project seeking certification under the LEED® Green Building Rating System. [Read More]

How Does the Construction Industry Impact Your State’s Economy?

AGC of America has compiled state-by-state fact sheets that summarize the impact of construction in each state, including the number of people employed in construction and their average pay. [Read More]