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Associated General Contractors of New York State Announces 2010 Build New York Awards

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:47:23 -0400

The Associated General Contractors of New York State (AGC NYS) is pleased to announce the winning entries in its nineteenth annual Build New York Awards competition, which is held to honor New York construction projects.

Crown Point Closure Is Tip of the Iceberg

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:04:48 -0400

One week after the closure of the Crown Point Bridge over Lake Champlain, our state and federal officials have not provided a solution to the economic hardship caused to commuters and businesses that rely on this vital link between New York and Ve...

Associated General Contractors of NYS Announces 2009 Build New York Awards

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:07:09 -0400

The Associated General Contractors of New York State (AGC NYS) is pleased to announce the winning entries in its eighteenth annual Build New York Awards competition, which is held to honor New York construction projects.

AGC NYS Announces Safety Awards

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:40:05 -0400

Several New York State general contractors have been presented Certificates of Commendation for Safety Excellence by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGCA). The names of the recipients were announced by the Associated General Contra...

Northeast Green Building Conference 2009

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:27:13 -0400

The Northeast Green Building Conference 2009, the leading Green building educational event in Upstate New York, takes place this Thursday and Friday, April 23-24, at the Clarion Hotel, 3 Watervliet Avenue Ext., Albany.

Northeast Green Building Conference 2009 to Offer LU and PDH Credit Courses

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:32:29 -0500

In order to assist the Capital Region's architects and engineers to meet the rising demand for qualified Green Building Professionals, the Northeast Green Building Conference 2009 is offering LU and PDH professional development continuing educatio...

2009 Northeast Green Building Conference Rescheduled to April 23-24

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:56:47 -0500

The Northeast Green Building Conference 2009 has been rescheduled for April 23 and 24, 2009. The new date follows Earth Day - April 22. The conference is a collaborative effort of the Workforce Development Institute of Hudson Valley Community Coll...

General Building Contractors Presents Major Safety Awards

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:59:30 -0400

The 2008 winners of the GBC Safety Excellence Awards, the statewide construction industry awards program recognizing excellence in safety, were honored at a gala awards presentation at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake on October 4, 2008. They are:

2008 Build New York Award Winners Honored

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:56:46 -0400

The 2008 winners of the Build New York Awards, the statewide construction industry awards program recognizing excellence in construction management, were honored at a gala awards presentation at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake on October 4, 2008.

General Building Contractors of New York State Announces New Officers, Directors

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:56:51 -0400

The General Building Contractors of New York State (GBC), a Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, announced the election of a new slate of officers and directors at its summer Annual Membership Meeting. They are:

General Building Contractors of New York State Announces Major Safety Awards

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:15:48 -0400

The 2008 winners of the GBC Safety Excellence Awards, the statewide construction industry awards program recognizing excellence in safety, were recently announced. They are:

General Building Contractors Of New York State Announces 2008 Build New York Awards

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:11:04 -0400

The General Building Contractors of New York State (GBC) is pleased to announce the winning entries in its seventeenth annual Build New York Awards competition, which is held to honor New York construction projects.

New Consensus DOCS Contract First to Address BIM

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:27:18 -0400

ConsensusDOCSTM has released a groundbreaking Building Information Modeling (BIM) Addendum which marks a significant step forward in utilizing BIM as a collaborative tool. This new document will bring the construction industry's future into realit...

GBC Announces Safety Awards

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:51:00 -0400

Several New York State general contractors have been presented Certificates of Commendation for Safety Excellence by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The names of the recipients were announced by the General Building Contracto...

Construction Career Days Fight Staffing Shortage in Construction Industry

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:59:25 -0400

Over 1000 Capital Region high school students from more than two dozen schools will participate in the Seventh Annual Capital District Construction Career Days, a two-day hands-on event designed to introduce youth to the many opportunities availab...

General Building Contractors Presents Major Safety Awards

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:25:00 -0500

The 2007 winners of the GBC Safety Excellence Awards, the statewide construction industry awards program recognizing excellence in safety, were honored at a gala awards presentation at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton on November 1, 2007. They are:

2007 Build New York Award Winners Honored

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:12:09 -0500

The 2007 winners of the Build New York Awards, the statewide construction industry awards program recognizing excellence in construction management, were honored at a gala awards presentation at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton on November 1, 2007.

Wicks “Deal” Needs Rethinking

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:45:51 -0400

The General Building Contractors of New York State (GBC) urged today that the Governor, Assembly and Senate rethink proposed amendments to the controversial Wicks Law. The GBC is an association of general contractors and construction managers con...

New Release of ConsensusDOCS Contracts Is Poised to Change the Construction Industry

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 10:52:26 -0400

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and its New York State Building Chapter, the General Building Contractors of New York State (GBC), have announced that a diverse group of 20 construction associations representing designers, owne...

General Building Contractors of New York State Announces Major Safety Awards

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:53:14 -0400

The 2007 winners of the GBC Safety Excellence Awards, the statewide construction industry awards program recognizing excellence in safety, were recently announced. They are:

General Building Contractors of New York State Members Deliver Educational Tool Kits to Local Girl Scouts

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 12:00:41 -0400

The General Building Contractors of New York State, the New York State Building Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, announced today the delivery of 18 “Build Up!” construction educational tool kits by their local ...

General Building Contractors of New York State Announces 2007 Build New York Awards

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:00:33 -0400

The General Building Contractors of New York State (GBC) is pleased to announce the winning entries in its sixteenth annual Build New York Awards competition, which is held to honor New York construction projects.

General Building Contractors of New York State Announces New Officers, Directors

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:15:35 -0400

GBC and NESCA Speak Out on Wicks Reform Bill

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:00:40 -0400

The Executive Directors of the General Building Contractors of New York State (GBC) and the Northeastern Subcontractors Association (NESCA) have jointly issued the attached statement to demystify and clarify the Wicks Law issue that has attracted ...

GBC Announces Safety Awards

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:01:05 -0400