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New Survey Shows How Nation’s Failure To Invest In Construction Education & Training Programs Makes It Hard For Firms To Build
August 26, 2024
  ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ & Arcoro Workforce Survey 94 Percent of Construction Firms Report Having a Hard Time Finding Workers to Hire, Undermining Efforts to Build Infrastructure & Other Projects As Industry Calls for Better Federal Workforce Policies The nation’s failure to invest in construction… Read More

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2020 Work Zone Survey Results
New Survey by the Associated General Contractors of America and HCSS Catalogs Work Zone Risks for Motorists and Workers as Construction Activity Increases Amid Growing Number of Road Trip Vacationers Supported by: HCSS   Construction employment increased in 329 out of 358 metro areas between… Read More
June 30, 2020
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Plugs Loophole in Standard Agreement to Rely on Builders Risk Insurance and Forego Litigation
Together, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ of America and its Maryland Chapter have plugged a potential loophole in standard contract provisions intended to preclude costly litigation over the damage that a project suffers during construction.  The association’s victory in Maryland’s highest court means the standard… Read More
June 29, 2020
DOL Adds Summer School and Camp Closures to Emergency Paid Leave Qualifications
Provides Online Tool to Help Workers Determine Eligibility The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) recently issued a Field Assistance Bulletin addressing paid sick or expanded family and medical leave eligibility under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (… Read More
June 29, 2020
DOL Adds Summer School and Camp Closures to Emergency Paid Leave Qualifications
Provides Online Tool to Help Workers Determine Eligibility The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) recently issued a Field Assistance Bulletin addressing paid sick or expanded family and medical leave eligibility under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (… Read More
June 29, 2020
Kansas City CLC volunteers at Harvesters’ Food Bank
A team of Construction Leadership Council volunteers participated in the latest CLC Community Service event at Harvesters’ regional food bank in Kansas City. During their 4 to 6 p.m. shift on February 27, they processed 520 boxes of food for elderly citizens in need. A shout-out to Emilia Rivera,… Read More
June 29, 2020
What Construction Contractors Can Expect from Multiemployer Pension Plans Following COVID-19 Crisis
The COVID-19 crisis portends a new and troubling outlook for union construction contractors participating in multiemployer pension plans. While many multiemployer pension plans had been recovering enough from the 2007–2009 Great Recession to have their current funding levels approach or exceed… Read More
June 25, 2020
New Federal Wetlands/Dredge and Fill Rule Now in Effect
The Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) is in effect as of June 22, 2020. ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ has advocated every step of the way in this multi-year effort and supports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ new rule. The rule appropriately distinguishes… Read More
June 25, 2020
Recent Immigration Developments to Impact Construction Industry
Two recent immigration policy changes highlight the need for Congress to enact permanent immigration reform. First, on June 18, the Supreme Court ruled that recipients under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) can continue to legally work in the country. The decision was the result of… Read More
June 25, 2020
Senate Committee Releases Annual Defense Bill
Billions of Dollars for Military Construction Projects The Senate Armed Services Committee released its version of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021 (NDAA). The defense bill authorizes $8.15 billion for military construction, $955 million provides for previously unfunded military… Read More
June 25, 2020
Deadline Approaching to Submit Paycheck Protection Program Loan Applications
After 11:59 pm on Tuesday, June 30, the Small Business Administration (SBA) will no longer accept applications for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. As of June 20, there was approximately $128 billion remaining in funding for the program; any contractors interested in applying must have… Read More
June 25, 2020

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