A federal court on June 26 issued a nationwide preliminary injunction preventing the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) final "persuader" rule from taking effect as scheduled on July 1. Although the injunction is only temporary, the ruling is a... (Read More)

The 2016 construction spending outlook from AGC of America Chief Economist Ken Simonson suggests that while funding will be challenging—particularly from the private sector—there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future of our... (Read More)

As construction continues in earnest this summer across Washington, it’s important to remember a few important safety tips. In doing so, you’ll protect your team’s health and your own, as well. During AGC of Washington’s 100 Days of... (Read More)

Gov. Jay Inslee recently announced his revised carbon-reduction rule. Ash Grove Cement and Nucor Steel are among the businesses impacted by the rule. Under the proposed Clean-Air Rule, natural-gas distributors, petroleum-fuel producers and... (Read More)

The following article is from Matt Paxton, an attorney with Ahlers & Cressman. It originally appeared on the AGC of Washington website. On March 25, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) published its final rule on... (Read More)

Now that registration is open on our website for the 2016 Build Washington Awards on May 26, we hope you’ll take a moment to sign up for an evening of celebration and recognition. Each year, we honor our region’s top projects, safety programs... (Read More)

The U.S. construction industry is an incredible melting pot of talent and innovative thinking, and the Washington market reflects that forward-thinking mindset at every turn. As AGC of Washington celebrates our industry's accomplishments and looks... (Read More)

From April 2-3, AGC of Washington proudly sponsored the grand opening of the new SR 520 Bridge, located in the center of a stretch of highway that extends from I-5 in Seattle to I-405 in Bellevue.  SR 520 officially becomes the world’s longest... (Read More)

The recent Women in Construction Week 2016, celebrated from March 6-12, reminds us of the critical role women play in the construction industry in Washington and beyond. At AGC of Washington, we are grateful for the women who are part of our... (Read More)