Two significant construction related bills survived recent “cut off” date in the legislature and will move on.  Meanwhile some notable bills died by missing the

(Courtesy of Department of Labor and Industries)   Department of Labor and Industries is offering several online training opportunities for contractors to learn about Prevailing

(Courtesy of Dept. of Transportation) The Washington State Department of Transportation is introducing a new program to help businesses and fleet operators transition to cleaner

(Courtesy of Dept. of Labor and Industries) The Employment Standards Program at the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has updated a policy that provides

Last week, members of the AGC Seattle District and the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) traveled to Olympia to meet with legislators and share the construction

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is conducting a voluntary wage and hour survey to set prevailing wage rates for three trades involved in

AGC opposes new legislation, HB 2100, which would impose a payroll tax.  Elements of the bill: Creates a new employer-paid payroll excise tax on high-wage

At the AGC–WSDOT Annual Meeting, a brand-new honor was introduced: Small Business of the Year, an award selected by WSDOT’s Office of Equity and Civil

 Photos (left to right) Phil Wallace, Max Kuney, Linea Laird and the late Ron Howard Four outstanding industry leaders were honored with AGC/WSDOT Distinguished Service

AGC is opposing legislation that would make private owners, general contractors and upstream subs liable for any unpaid wages and benefits of lower tier subs.