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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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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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AGC Expands Highway Work Zone Safety Training Program With Grant

Construction Equipment

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) will continue to provide highway work zone safety training classes in 2016, funded by a new federal safety grant the association earned. AGC will use the $120,000 Susan Harwood Training Grant from the U.S.

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State of the Construction Industry: June Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

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. With all that construction comes safety issues, according to Construction Dive.

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Construction Jobs Rise in Most Areas, but Survey Says Highway Sites Still Not Safe

ENR Construction

AGC-HCSS survey finds COVID-19 appears to have improved work zone safety, due to fewer vehicles on the road.

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Augmenting Your Workforce for Success

Autodesk Construction Cloud

A survey by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk found that 93% of construction firms have open positions they're trying to fill, and 73% struggle to find qualified candidates for available roles. The most pressing one, of course, is the labor shortage. VR, on the other hand, immerses users in a digital realm.