NEWS & EVENTS

AGC of Ohio strives to keep members in the know—sharing industry news and information in a variety of ways.

AGC of Ohio’s Membership Directory & Resource Guide is published in the Spring and includes AGC of Ohio member listings and Classifieds, membership and business resources information, and other matters of interest to commercial contractors.

Build Ohio Preview is published in the Fall. Entries in AGC of Ohio’s Build Ohio awards competition are highlighted and regular articles include the President’s Message, Around the Statehouse, AGC Chapter Corner, and Jobs in Progress, which highlights members’ construction projects that are underway.

Government Affairs Update provides information about government related matters of interest to the commercial building industry and AGC’s advocacy efforts.  More Info

Safety Updates are sent electronically on a regular basis, informing members of safety-related news, including OSHA regulatory and enforcement activities, construction safety tips and advice, equipment recalls, and AGC of Ohio safety meeting and event notices.

Building Ohio Covers AGC of Ohio and member news, AGC of America information and other matters of interest to commercial contractors.

Navigating FLSA Pitfalls in Overtime Pay Amid Workforce Incentives

June 25, 2024

With recent workforce challenges, some contractors are offering incentives to workers, especially on high-need projects. However, this can create issues under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), particularly regarding overtime pay calculations based on the regular rate of pay. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq.) is a federal law that sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards for employees in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments. For…

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The IRA Is Not Davis-Bacon

June 11, 2024

Quick Reference Guide Now Available Complying with prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PW&A) requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) can significantly enhance the value of tax credits for qualifying energy projects, a five times multiplier. However, unlike Davis-Bacon, compliance with these requirements is complex and challenging to verify. While Davis-Bacon is a labor law, PW&A falls under tax law, necessitating compliance submissions to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) along with stringent, extended record-keeping requirements. For contractors, this means continuously addressing…

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Building Ohio News

March 28, 2024

News from the Associated General Contractors of Ohio Issue:  March 28, 2024 IN THIS ISSUE… New AGC of Ohio Leadership Team, Convention Highlights, Convention 2025 AGC of Ohio Members Recognized with National Awards Register for AGC of Ohio Golf Outing Benefiting Education Foundation Ways to Participate; Committee; Directory Deadline New Ohio Codes Took Effect March 1 AGC of America News – Annual Report; National AGC Leadership Change AGC OF OHIO LEADERSHIP INSTALLED, CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS   Thank you to Josh and…

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Building Ohio News

January 4, 2024

News from the Associated General Contractors of Ohio Issue:  January 4, 2024 IN THIS ISSUE… Welcome New AGC of Ohio Exec Dan Edwards Submit Tabulation Forms for Nat’l AGC Safety Awards Upcoming AGC Programs, Events Regional ODOT Mobility & Growth Sessions AGC of America News: Construction Employment & Spending, Federal PLA Mandate, Registered Apprenticeship Proposal, Recordkeeping Rule Begins, Comments on Heat, Legislative Victories, Environmental Town Hall (1/11)   WELCOME DAN EDWARDS, AGC OF OHIO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT! Dan Edwards, former…

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