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AGC Announces Winning Projects for 2012 Best Buildings AwardsAGC-NM Building Branch is proud to announce the award recipients for Best Buildings 2012. We hope you will join us on March 23rd at Sandia Resort & Casino to celebrate these outstanding achievements in commercial construction. The prestigious Best Buildings Awards is one of New Mexico’s most highly respected construction... Read More » |
AGC Members Benefit From Partnership with McGraw-Hill Construction DodgeAGC-NM Building Branch is excited to announce an enhanced partnership between AGC-NM Building Branch and McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge that offers more value for AGC Members. With a demonstrated track record achieving Member-driven priorities, AGC is always working to help you reach your business goals. As a dedicated partner in our Members’ success, we know how important your business is to you - your projects in the pipeline, jobs in... Read More » |
DBIA-SW Region Conference April 12-13 in Santa Fe“DesignBuild Goes Green in the Land of Enchantment” DBIA-Southwest Region's 8th Annual Conference Thursday, April 12 - Friday, April 13, 2012 Eldorado Hotel & Spa, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Join your friends and colleagues in the D-B industry for this unique opportunity to network and earn up to 8... Read More » |
OSHA Announces Top 10 Citations List for 2011OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards - FY 2011 (10/1/10-9/30/11) The following is a list of the top 10 most frequently cited standards following inspections of worksites by federal OSHA. OSHA publishes this list to alert employers about these commonly cited standards so they can take steps to find and fix recognized hazards addressed in these and other standards before OSHA shows up. Far too many preventable injuries and illnesses occur... Read More » |
Submit for National AGC Safety Awards (NASA)It’s time to submit your 2011 safety award forms for our annual National AGC Safety Awards (NASA). The National AGC Safety Awards (NASA) offers AGC members an opportunity to evaluate their safety records compared to other Members according to company size and construction type. Additionally, NASA provides a great opportunity for contractor members who have excellent safety records to compete for nationally recognized awards. ... Read More » |
Ban on Truck Driver Use of Hand Held Mobile PhonesUS DOT has issued a final rule that restricts the use of hand-held mobile telephones by interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers (CMV) and interstate hazmat drivers beginning January 3, 2012. The rule does not restrict or prohibit the use of hands free devices. The rule does not currently apply to CMV drivers that do not cross state lines; however, states are required to adopt the requirements within three years as a condition for continuing to receive Federal... Read More » |
New 2012 NM Resident Certificates Required to Qualify for 5% Bidding AdvantageNew Mexico companies or contractors who wish to obtain a five percent bidding advantage on all state contracts are required to obtain a valid resident business certificate or resident contractor certificate issued by the State Taxation and Revenue Department starting Jan. 1, 2012. The in-state preference does not apply to contracts that use federal funding. ... Read More » |
City of ABQ Adopts 2009 Energy CodesWith job creation as our top priority in all government affairs efforts, AGC-NM Building Branch is pleased to announce the City of Albuquerque will adopt the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), after the state's adoption last summer. A well-researched and broadly supported path to greater efficiency and energy savings, the 2009 IECC will still keep our state and largest city competitive with the... Read More » |
Celebrate Best Buildings on March 23rdAGC- New Mexico Building Branch invites you to participate in the 23rd Annual Best Buildings Awards! The celebration will take place on March 23, 2012 at Sandia Resort & Casino. Don’t miss this popular event which celebrates the best in commercial construction. The prestigious Best Buildings contest is one of New Mexico’s highly respected construction industry recognition events.... Read More » |
NM Chapter of American Concrete Institute Contributes to UNM Civil Engineering ScholarshipNM Chapter of American Concrete Institute Boosts Concrete Technology and Supports UNM Civil Engineering Students with Endowed Scholarship The New Mexico Chapter of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently contributed to a scholarship for students in the UNM Civil Engineering Department. The Chapter originally created the endowed scholarship in 2009 for juniors or seniors in civil engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The recent addition to the scholarship... Read More » |
