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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
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House Will Schedule Early January Vote on Health Care Repeal
In an effort to move quickly on what Republicans felt helped fuel their rise to the majority in the 112th Congress, the House will have a vote to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA also known by some as Obamacare) before the president delivers his State of the Union… Read More
December 30, 2010
Federal Government Construction Contracts – 2nd Edition
The newly released second edition of Federal Government Construction Contracts is ѻý's primary guide for contractors competing for and performing such contracts. Given the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the adoption of new and challenging project delivery systems, and the numerous… Read More
December 29, 2010
Growing Number of Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs
Construction employment either increased or remained steady in a growing number of metropolitan areas – 120 of 337 – between November 2009 and November 2010 according to an analysis of federal employment data released by ѻý. ѻý officials said construction employment is improving slightly thanks… Read More
December 28, 2010
Recovery in Non-Residential Building Sector to Remain Somewhat Stagnant Far into 2011
The American Institute of Architects has reported that despite September gains, the Architecture Billings Index dropped below 50 in October, indicating a contraction in the demand for non-residential construction projects. Kermit Baker, AIA’s Chief Economist, points to the credit squeeze for new… Read More
December 27, 2010
OSHA Acts to Protect Residential Roofing Workers
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced a new directive withdrawing a former one that allowed residential builders to bypass fall protection requirements. The directive being replaced, issued in 1995, initially was intended as a temporary… Read More
December 22, 2010
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December 22, 2010
How To Convert the ConsensusDOCS Subcontract Into A Pay-If-Paid Agreement
Some Contractors want to share the risk of Owner payment with their Subcontractors.  As such, they often look to include a “pay-if-paid” clause in their contract with the Subcontractor.  Some ѻý members believe that a pay-if-paid clause equitably shares the risk of Owner non-payment, while other… Read More
December 22, 2010
Rise in Cost of Key Construction Materials Squeezes Industry
ѻý of America’s chief economist Ken Simonson reports on rising material costs and how they are going to affect contractors. Commodity prices have been on the rise for some time now, due in large part to increased demand and fear of a potential materials shortage in the near future. Simonson… Read More
December 22, 2010
Congress Adjourns Surprisingly Productive Lame Duck Session
The House and Senate adjourned today after a surprisingly productive lame duck legislative session.  With expectations low and a history of playing below even low expectations, President Obama and Democrats in the Senate ignored the fringe of their party and actually sought common ground with… Read More
December 22, 2010
Senate Reaches Agreement on ѻý-Supported Measure to Limit Liability of Contractors Working at Ground Zero
The Senate, in one of the last items they deal with this year, approved the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. This bill would provide health benefits for 9/11 workers and also includes language that would limit the liability of the contractors that worked at the site of the terrorist… Read More
December 22, 2010

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