Economist: Contractors should prepare for a coronavirus-triggered recession
The risk of recession over the next three to six months is arguably more elevated than at any period since 2007,” said economist Anirban Basu,
May 26, 2020
Construction Employment Shrinks In 49 States And D.C. In April; New Association Survey Finds Mix Of Layoffs, Pickup In Hiring In May
Construction employment declined in the District of Columbia and every state except South Dakota in April, an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new
May 26, 2020
Final IRAP Regulation includes permanent exclusion of construction
As expected, the final IRAP regulation was released today and is effective on May 11, 2020. The final regulation accepted the construction industry’s overwhelming comments
March 10, 2020
Journeyman Upgrade Training Classes Available – have your employees register today
As you know, as per Section 26.6.3 of the CBA, Journeypersons are required to attend a minimum of four (4) hours of Safety/ OSHA or
January 6, 2020
AGMA Annual Meeting: November 12, 2019 at YARDS Brewery (3:30 – 7:00)
On November 12, 2019 AGMA will meet for its Annual Meeting at Yards Brewery in Philadelphia, PA. The Annual Meeting is an opportunity for AGMA
October 8, 2019
Encourage your tradeswomen to attend theTrades Women Build Nations Conference
The building trades industry is booming in cities across North America. The competition to secure contracts and recruit skilled, highly-trained workers has never been tougher.
September 24, 2019
AGMA Members can attend Impact of New Energy Code Requirements of Glass Building Enclosures for FREE
Impact of New Energy Code Requirement of Glass Building Enclosures Thursday, October 3rd 2:00 – 3:30 pm Presenters: Valerie Block, CSI, CDT, LEED AP, Kuraray
September 24, 2019
177 Glaziers Certified through the Architectural Glass & Metal Technician Certification Program
On July 31, 2019, the Architectural Glass and Metal Technician Certification Program (AGMT) certified 177 professional glaziers. These glaziers range from all over North America
August 2, 2019
SAVE THE DATE: AGMA/GBCA Technology Expo on 10/29/19 @ Penn State, Navy Yard
AGMA is partnering with GBCA, NECA and MCA for the 2nd year in a row to present a technology expo covering everything from pre-fab/modular construction
July 25, 2019
2nd Annual Construction Opioid Awareness Week: Download the Employers’ Opioid Awareness Toolkit
It is Construction Opioid Awareness Week. #DidYouKnow that 20 percent of all prescribed medications to the construction industry contain opioids? We must do better to educate
July 22, 2019
Attract, Retain and Lead a Multi-Generational Workforce
(Author: Martin C. McCarthy) The shortage of qualified construction workers is taking its toll. Results for the first quarter 2019 USG Corporation and U.S. Chamber
June 17, 2019
Deputy Secretary Cipriani visits with AGMA and FTI to discuss apprenticeship program
AGMA was pleased to join FTI in hosting the Department of Labor & Industry Deputy Secretary Eileen Ciprianni and give her a tour of the
June 7, 2019