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Construction Employment Increases By 11,000 In June And 64,000 Over 12 Months
Construction firms added 11,000 jobs in June and 64,000 over 12 months, as pay for craft workers climbed faster than for production workers overall, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government data released today....
President Trump’s 2026 Regulatory Plan is Here: What’s Happening Next?
Earlier this week, the Trump administration published the 2026 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, a report that lays out each agency’s regulatory plans for the upcoming season. The Regulatory Plan is a government-wide planning document that...
Advancing Jobsite Safety Through Integration, Innovation, and Culture
BY EDGAR SANCHEZ, NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER OVER JOBSITE SAFETY SOLUTIONS, MILWAUKEE TOOL, AN AGC OF AMERICA CAPSTONE SUPPORTER Safety across the construction industry has long been shaped by compliance, policies, procedures, and protective measures designed to reduce...
Heat Illness Prevention Should Start Before Workers Arrive on Site
As temperatures rise across the country, construction employers are once again facing one of the industry’s most persistent and complex safety challenges: heat exposure. In the latest episode of ConstructorCast, host Spencer Phillips sits down with Eric Simmons, Vice...
Construction Employment Increases By 11,000 In June And 64,000 Over 12 Months
Construction firms added 11,000 jobs in June and 64,000 over 12 months, as pay...
Advancing Jobsite Safety Through Integration, Innovation, and Culture
BY EDGAR SANCHEZ, NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER OVER JOBSITE SAFETY SOLUTIONS,...
Heat Illness Prevention Should Start Before Workers Arrive on Site
As temperatures rise across the country, construction employers are once again...
AGC East Tennessee Continues to Build the Region’s Construction Workforce
One of AGC East Tennessee's greatest priorities is developing the next...
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AGC East Tennessee Wins National Award
At an awards ceremony in Washington, DC, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGCA) awarded its national Workforce Development Award to Chattanooga's AGC East Tennessee chapter for its efforts in launching the Construction Career Center (CCC), a vocational...
Wright Brothers: Seeing the Forrest for the Trees
Wright Brothers began in 1961, when two brothers, James and Robert Wright, decided to borrow their father's bulldozer and work together helping their neighbors dig out ponds. This strong work ethic and emphasis on family values have shaped us into the General...
Construction Career Center
Construction Employment Increases By 11,000 In June And 64,000 Over 12 Months
Construction firms added 11,000 jobs in June and 64,000 over 12 months, as pay for craft workers climbed faster than for production workers overall, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government data released today....
AGC East Tennessee Continues to Build the Region’s Construction Workforce
One of AGC East Tennessee's greatest priorities is developing the next generation of construction professionals—and this year marked another major step forward. The Construction Career Center placed nearly 200 graduates into construction careers, achieving a 100%...
We Built This Together: Construction Career Center is Changing Lives
By Nic CornelisonPresident of P&C ConstructionDirector of the Construction Career CenterExecutive Officer of AGC East TennesseeBack in 2018, a few of us from AGC East Tennessee sat around a table and asked one big question: What are we going to do about the...
100% Job Placement for CCC Grads!
All graduates at the Construction Career Center who were willing and eligible to be placed in a summer job have now secured positions at AGC member companies! Though we had a smaller enrollment for the first class, by the end of year 3 the CCC will be graduating over...
Health & Safety
Advancing Jobsite Safety Through Integration, Innovation, and Culture
BY EDGAR SANCHEZ, NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER OVER JOBSITE SAFETY SOLUTIONS, MILWAUKEE TOOL, AN AGC OF AMERICA CAPSTONE SUPPORTER Safety across the construction industry has long been shaped by compliance, policies, procedures, and protective measures designed to reduce...
Heat Illness Prevention Should Start Before Workers Arrive on Site
As temperatures rise across the country, construction employers are once again facing one of the industry’s most persistent and complex safety challenges: heat exposure. In the latest episode of ConstructorCast, host Spencer Phillips sits down with Eric Simmons, Vice...
Building Structure for Health and Happiness
In the rugged, high-pressure world of construction, conversations about emotional wellness, physical health, and spiritual strength rarely take center stage. But one construction professional is changing that narrative, and building something that could outlast steel...
Innovation
Advancing Jobsite Safety Through Integration, Innovation, and Culture
BY EDGAR SANCHEZ, NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER OVER JOBSITE SAFETY SOLUTIONS, MILWAUKEE TOOL, AN AGC OF AMERICA CAPSTONE SUPPORTER Safety across the construction industry has long been shaped by compliance, policies, procedures, and protective measures designed to reduce...
AGC Looks at Federal Environmental Policy In-the-Works
The newly released “Unified Agenda” outlines which regulatory initiatives the federal agencies will advance in the near term including on Waters of the United States (WOTUS) and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The agencies intend to complete several...
Investing in Construction Leadership Through Education and Innovation
The construction industry continues to evolve, and AGC East Tennessee remains committed to providing members with the knowledge and resources needed to stay ahead. This year, members gained access to one of the region's most comprehensive professional development...
AGC University
Superintendent Training Program
Superintendents are the cornerstone of success on every jobsite. This in-depth certification program is designed to help superintendents lead with confidence, communicate with clarity, and control project outcomes with precision. Whether you’re already running jobs or...
Lunch and Learn: ChatGPT
How is artificial intelligence affecting the business of construction? As creepy as it is, if you don't learn how to incorporate AI into your business model, you might get left behind. Join Matt Jeffrey, owner of Chattanooga Floor Care, to get a quick lesson on how to...
Advocacy
President Trump’s 2026 Regulatory Plan is Here: What’s Happening Next?
Earlier this week, the Trump administration published the 2026 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, a report that lays out each agency’s regulatory plans for the upcoming season. The Regulatory Plan is a government-wide planning document that...
AGC Looks at Federal Environmental Policy In-the-Works
The newly released “Unified Agenda” outlines which regulatory initiatives the federal agencies will advance in the near term including on Waters of the United States (WOTUS) and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The agencies intend to complete several...
Advocating for a Stronger Construction Industry Across Tennessee
Behind every successful construction project is an industry supported by strong advocacy and engaged professionals. Representing more than 240 member companies and approximately 7,000 employees, AGC East Tennessee continues to be a trusted voice for commercial...