Earth Day 2001 Awareness, Education Program Celebrates Construction's Contributions to the Environment

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Earth Day 2001 Awareness, Education Program Celebrates Construction's

Contributions to the Environment

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TO ENVIRONMENTAL, BUSINESS AND RADIO-TELEVISION EDITORS:

Earth Day 2001 Awareness, Education Program Celebrates Construction's

Contributions to the Environment

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, Apr. 12 -/E-Wire/-- Earth Day is our annual reminder that we must take the extra step to protect the environment and conserve resources. That is why the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) has joined forces with ABC Radio, Select Marketing Services and the U.S. Department of State to sponsor a consumer awareness program for Earth Day 2001. AGC took advantage of this occasion to applaud the efforts of construction contractors nationwide who appreciate that environmental improvements are a part of their responsibility to the local communities that support them.

Stephen E. Sandherr, AGC Chief Executive Officer said of the education campaign, "AGC had a unique occasion to broaden the awareness of how construction contributes to our everyday quality of life, highlight the construction industry's environmental solutions and how the construction industry is a major player in recycling our earth's precious resources."

At the centerpiece of the program -- called "The Federal Spotlight" -- is the theme that the earth's resources must be managed, conserved and recycled to serve future generations. The three part program includes a month long awareness/education radio and Internet campaign, followed by an exclusive trade event inside the U.S. Department of State. AGC's commitment to protecting and restoring the environment is currently being highlighted in 45 30-second radio spots on three ABC Radio stations in the Washington Metro area. The stations are WMAL Newstalk (630 AM), WRQX Mix (107.3 FM) and WJZW Smooth Jazz (105.9 FM). In addition, AGC's Environmental Services website (http://www.constructionenvironment.org) is linked to the ABC Radio stations and its 'members only' section is now open for the public until April 23, 2001.

The Associated General Contractors of America is the largest and oldest national construction trade association, founded in 1918. AGC represents more than 33,000 firms, including 7,500 of America's leading general contractors, and 12,000 specialty-contracting firms. Over 14,000 service providers and suppliers are also associated with AGC, through a nationwide network of chapters. Visit the AGC website at http://www.agc.org.

Associated General Contractors of America

Dennis S. Day of the Associated General Contractors of America,

http://www.constructionenvironment.org

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