Press Room
The AGC Press Room offers media the most up–to–date information on hot industry topics including commentary and analysis on the latest trends in construction economics, the impact of legislative, regulatory and environmental issues on the construction industry, and the ways AGC is educating the industry on safety and health initiatives.
AGC in the News
- Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, says he is getting reports of increases in wallboard, an essential element in the construction industry. "We've gotten several examples of increases for August, September, and October of 10 to 12 percent each month," he says.
Christian Science Monitor, 8/11/08
- Stephen Sandherr, CEO of AGC of America, said the construction of the new bridge - which is expected to be completed in September - is a testament to what public and private entities can accomplish when they are focused and committed to a job. "The focus and commitment that built this new bridge cannot and should not evaporate when traffic again moves across it," he said.
Finance and Commerce, 7/31/08
- The federal highway trust fund faced problems even before the run-up in gas prices because of higher costs for asphalt, concrete and steel. But its condition has been "exacerbated by the high price of fuel and people changing their driving habits," said Stephen E. Sandherr, chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America.
Los Angeles Times, 7/21/08
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