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The Associated General Contractors of America released a new, first-of-its-kind, decarbonization playbook designed to help firms assess, track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the projects they build. The new resource, titled The AGC Playbook on Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting in the Construction Industry, is part of the association’s broader efforts to make sure construction firms play a leading role in crafting carbon-reduction measures for the industry. “This new tool will help firms understand the basics of tracking carbon emissions,

At AGC’s 2024 annual convention, the AGC Education and Research Foundation bestowed the honor of the 2024 Outstanding Educator upon Dr. Dean Papajohn from the University of Arizona. Dean Papajohn (PE, PhD, Assoc. DBIA, ENV SP) is a Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona (UA) in the Civil Engineering Department where he draws upon his experiences in consulting and public service. Dean leads the Construction Engineering Management emphasis within Civil Engineering with a focus on “connecting industry with students.”

Construction employment increased in 39 states in March from a year earlier, while 36 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between February and March, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America today. Association officials hailed widespread gains in construction jobs, but warned that a dearth of available workers may imperil timely completion of many projects. “Most states have experienced no letup in demand for construction projects, as these numbers