With the 2016 legislative session around the corner, AGC of Washington remains committed to enhancing the performance and representation of our contractor-members, promoting the respect and integrity of the commercial construction industry and... (Read More)

WSDOT’s new project-delivery method selection-guidance (PDMSG) process is now in effect. PDMSG is a process to evaluate projects and select the most appropriate project-delivery method (PDM) based on each project’s attributes, opportunities and... (Read More)

AGC of Washington has endorsed Bill Bryant for governor in 2016. AGC’s Board of Trustees voted to endorse Bryant during its Nov. 9 meeting. “We are pleased to endorse Bill Bryant,” said AGC Executive Vice President David D’Hondt. “We... (Read More)

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has issued a nationwide stay of the new federal regulation redefining “waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) for the purposes of the Clean Water Act. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army... (Read More)

Legislators are already looking ahead to the 2016 elections, which will be a very big deal for our state Legislature.  All 98 members of the State House and 25 member of the State Senate are up for election plus all of the statewide races such as... (Read More)

An overwhelming majority of construction firms report trouble finding qualified craft workers to fill key spots as demand for construction continues to rebound in many parts of the country, according to the results of an industry-wide survey... (Read More)

All AGC of Washington members are invited—and encouraged—to attend their respective upcoming Retro Think Tank meeting during October 2015.  You will leave the meetings with your 2016 proposed EMR along with valuable information designed to save... (Read More)

The following article from Judd H. Lees and Williams Kastner originally appeared on our website. It has been edited slightly for timeliness. While employers were troubled by the National Labor Relations Board’s decision to issue a complaint... (Read More)

The following excerpt is from an article by Brian Keeley and Jeremy T. Vermilyea of Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt. Read the full version here reprinted with the permission of the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce. The DOL now says carpenters... (Read More)