When you look at things from a high altitude view, you come to see that all construction businesses are affected by laws drafted and passed at the national, state and local levels. It is for this reason that AGC of Washington regularly dedicates... (Read More)

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many American workers have performed job duties from home. Though many associate work-from-home arrangements with white-collar employees, there are thousands of highway, utility and infrastructure... (Read More)

Wearing a mask is one of the most politically charged aspects of the coronavirus pandemic, but it doesn't have to be. Research shows that you're 65% less likely to become infected with the virus if you wear a cloth facial covering. Nobody likes... (Read More)

At the end of May, the Department of Labor Industries announced several upgrades to its Contractor Portal. These upgrades include increased validation and a speedier filing process designed to save you time and energy. Specifically, the updates... (Read More)

With summer in full swing, the days are longer, the workload is heavier and the temperatures are higher. And each year, heat and higher temperatures bring an added level of risk to construction sites in the form of dehydration, heat exhaustion and... (Read More)

Each year, falls are the leading cause of fatal accidents in the construction industry nationwide. Hundreds of construction workers fall to their deaths annually. The construction industry in general has more fatal accidents than any other... (Read More)

On June 5, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced the launch of Phase 2 of the state's COVID-19 recovery plan. Under this phase, all construction projects, including new work can resume. While it's exciting that men and women are returning to... (Read More)

If there is one demographic the construction industry must do a better job at targeting, it is women. Yet, there have been longstanding misconceptions and inequities that have prevented women from becoming a large part of the national construction... (Read More)

Let's start by agreeing that good health is the foundation for a good life. If you agree with that statement, you'll want to hear about why AGC of Washington focuses as much as we do on our Health Benefit Trust. If you're not already part of the... (Read More)