• AGC Advocacy Report

  • Michael Gifford, AGC Advocacy Director
    June 27, 2025

     
     

    Sign up for the weekly Advocacy Report newsletter by emailing Nicole (nicole@agccolorado.org)

  • State

    AGC Legislative Committee to Meet on July 1
    The AGC Legislative Committee will meet next on July 1 to address upcoming advocacy, election & legislative issues. There are 50 members of the AGC Legislative Committee and all member firms are eligible to have a representative on the committee. To check it out or join the committee email Nicole at the AGC office at nicole@agccolorado.org.
     
    AGC State Bill Tracker
    For a complete list of AGC state bill positions see our handy dandy AGC Bill Tracker. For questions contact Michael Gifford at mgifford@agccolorado.org
     
    AGC Meets with CREA to Discuss Current Real Estate Development Issues
    AGC is a member of the Colorado Real Estate Alliance (CREA). Other members are associations that represent apartment & commercial building owners, developers, commercial and residential construction, specialty contractors, commercial and residential realtors, etc. AGC Advocacy Director Michael Gifford is on the board of CREA and met with the board this week to discuss current issues including the Waste No More mandatory recycling ordinance in Denver. The ordinance was approved by the voters (not the city council) when proponents put the measure on the ballot. AGC and CREA have been working to make the ordinance more workable for commercial building owners and contractors. Stay tuned as final adjustments are made and the updated rules can be communicated out to the industry.
     
    How Employers Can Prepare for DHS/ICE Raids & Ensure Compliance with Immigration Laws
    In light of increased ICE activity around the country and the rapidly evolving landscape around U.S. immigration policy, AGC has released a new online resource center for contractors. Read More
    AGC has also partnered with AGC Member Fisher Phillips to provide a free 1-page guide for members on how to respond to an ICE immigration visit or jobsite raid. Fisher Phillips also has a more comprehensive packet available for a fee. Contact Fisher Phillips for more information.
     
    AGC WebEd: Under the Radar No More–Navigating ICE Audits and Raids in the Construction Industry
    July 17, 2025 Free for AGC Members
    Join AGC members from around the country for a timely WebEd on Navigating ICE Raids in the Construction Industry. WebEd is free for AGC members but an AGC America username and password is needed to register and attend. If you need help with obtaining an AGC America username and password call Nicole or Melissa at the AGC Colorado office at 303-388-2422!
     
    AGC Starts to Interview Candidates for City Council and 2026 State Legislature
    Election season already? AGC has started interviewing candidates for state House and Senate seats in the 2026 legislature. Candidates are always looking to the next election and AGC has an active Political Action Committee (PAC) that supports business friendly candidates.
     

  • Federal

    AGC Outlines Model Program to Assist Emerging Construction Firms
    AGC of America released a Key Elements document designed to support small and emerging construction firms. To lead this effort, AGC established the Contract Preference Programs Taskforce, drawing on insights from a recent member survey as part of its comprehensive... Read More
     
    Senate Parliamentarian Strikes Key Reconciliation Provisions
    Since last week’s changes to the reconciliation package, Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough has been running the long-anticipated “Byrd bath” on the Senate version of the One Big Beautiful... Read More
     
    AGC WebEd: Under the Radar No More - Navigating ICE Audits and Raids in the Construction Industry
    July 17, 2025 – Free for AGC Members ICE enforcement is no longer a distant threat—it’s a present reality. With a sharp uptick in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity targeting... Read More
     
    Construction Staff Wages Projected to Rise by 4.07% for 2025
    According to the latest Contractor Compensation Quarterly (CCQ) published by PAS, Inc., contractors are projecting 2025 construction staff wages to increase an average of 4.07%, as reported by over 350 companies in the 43rd edition of PAS’s Construction/Construction Management Staff Salary Survey. Typically, projected increases are .3%. Read More
     
    2025 AGC Construction Workforce & HR Conference Registration Now Open
    Looking to tackle your biggest construction human resources and workforce challenges? There’s no better place than the Construction HR & Workforce Conference! After yet another successful conference... Read More
     
    Chapter Highlight: AGC Wisconsin Launches New Construction Leadership Forum
    May 28, 2025 marked the official launch of the Construction Leadership Forum (CLF), a dynamic new initiative from the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Wisconsin, aimed at connecting and... Read More