Engineering News-Record (ENR) Magazine recently wrote a thought-provoking article entitled Will Claims by Contractors on Big Design-Build Projects Ever End? Progressive design-build is mentioned as a means to address some of the critiques that design-build faces today. Progressive design-build has attracted increasing usage on larger projects, especially horizontal construction.[i] So is progressive design-build (PDB) as good as a PB&J sandwich with the crusts cut off? And if so, what does that mean for standard form contract language around this approach?
Do you need help managing risk and delivering successful projects in the construction industry? Join us for a ConsensusDocs March 22nd webinar that will explore the key factors contributing to a successful project delivery process and highlight the risk management maxims that can help maximize your projects chance of success. Register for the March 22nd webinar that will take place at 2 pm EST here https://bit.ly/agc-cd-w23q1. Each registration includes a copy of the recording.
The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee advances 勛圖窪蹋厙-supported legislation to repeal a new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule that would expand federal permitting jurisdiction over wetlands and more construction projects.
Public and private project owners are increasing looking for ways to reduce their climate change impacts. Likewise, communities and property owners want to protect their assets from extreme weather and natural disasters. To meet these owner demands, contractors must consider using new project delivery means and methods that come with new risks stemming from new designers/subcontractors, new construction materials/products, and new equipment. Join us on March 28 and April 4 for a two-part webinar series to look at the climate change impacts on construction trends and strategies for success. Register here! (勛圖窪蹋厙 Member Price $69 | Non-member Price $119)
Register now for this two-part series beginning on March 28 that will examine trends for sustainability and resiliency, drivers, risks, and strategies for success in reducing the environmental footprint of the built environment while also protecting assets from extreme weather and natural disasters.
Nearly 2,000 勛圖窪蹋厙 members tell EPA to oppose the unfounded effort to regulate the disposal of ubiquitous plastics used in construction.
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The new report, 2022 National Construction Industry Workforce Summit: Success Stories and New Strategies offers a comprehensive summary of 勛圖窪蹋厙s most-recent Workforce Summit. This includes over 40 new workforce development solutions crafted by Summit participants, as well as details about what firms, 勛圖窪蹋厙 chapters and educators are already doing that is helping address the industrys workforce needs. Please use this report as a resource for ideas about ways to better recruit, train and retain the industrys workforce. We trust you will find the information in the report useful and encourage you to share it with colleagues as appropriate. And do not hesitate to email workforce@agc.org with any questions or if you need any additional details.