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August 26, 2024
ѻý & 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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On September 21, ѻý submitted comments to a July 23, 2010, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The comments were in response to plans to implement affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors, and… Read More
October 20, 2010
As ѻý previously reported, OMB issued new guidance for recipients and sub-recipients of federal grants, loans and financial assistance. ѻý is now learning that new interpretations of this guidance may be forthcoming. ѻý reported last week that DOT has determined, in conjunction with OMB, that… Read More
October 19, 2010
ѻý of America sponsored McGraw-Hill Construction’s SmartMarket Report titled: “Green BIM: How Building Information Modeling is Contributing to Green Design and Construction.” To access this free report click here. Return to Top
October 19, 2010
In the July/August issue of ѻý's Constructor magazine, "After the Fall" examines the difficulties in the private sector construction market, and how members are finding new opportunities in the public arena.
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October 19, 2010
ѻý of America has transformed the Construction Marketing Committee into the Construction Marketing Forum. This new forum will provide opportunities for ѻý members and Chapter staff to be informed of and participate in the association’s initiatives related to construction marketing issues and… Read More
October 19, 2010
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new "guidance" materials on the practices a contractor "should" follow when conducting the renovation, repair and/or abatement of buildings that have polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)-containing caulk. Contractors responsible for such activities… Read More
October 19, 2010
On October 12, 2010, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that it will defer, for one year, a health care reform law requirement that employers report the cost of coverage on employees' W-2 wage and income statements. The postponement was made in order to provide employers the time… Read More
October 19, 2010
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With the downturn in the availability of commercial work, many construction contractors are bidding more on federal and federally-assisted work and having to comply with the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts. The application of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts to all… Read More
October 19, 2010
Check out Architectural Record's overview of ten new commercial projects in their Building Types Study. Each profile offers a summary of the project, as well as photos and specifications. Analysis of more building types, including healthcare facilities, schools, offices and museums is available… Read More
October 18, 2010
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) announced this week a proposal to convert the federal tax on gasoline and diesel fuel from a cents-per-gallon basis to a percentage basis, a mechanism that could raise revenues to pay for greater highway and transit… Read More
October 15, 2010