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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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Don't Miss the October 19 Hotel Deadline for the ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Joint Highway and Utilities Contractors Issues Meeting - Hotel Availability is Tight
Don't miss the excellent array of speakers and sessions planned for the 2010 Highway and Utility Contractors Issues Meeting scheduled for November 11-13, 2010, at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix. This popular resort facility is tightly booked in November and ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½'s room block may not be available… Read More
October 13, 2010
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½-Supported Private Activity Bond Legislation Gets Another Try in the Senate
Legislation that includes the removal of the volume cap on private activity bonds for water and wastewater infrastructure projects was again up for consideration in the Senate. When the Small Business Jobs Bill was moving through the Senate, Chairman Baucus made a motion to advance a fully funded H… Read More
October 13, 2010
Rural Community Funding from USDA's Recovery Act Money Announced
More than $445 million in funding was announced by the Department of Agriculture for 89 water and wastewater infrastructure projects in local communities. The funding is part of the $1.4 billion that USDA received as part of the Recovery Act and is designed to protect public health and the… Read More
October 13, 2010
OMB Reporting Requirements Will Likely Not Affect Contractors
As ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½Â previously reported, OMB issued new guidance for recipients and sub-recipients of federal grants, loans and financial assistance. ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ is now learning that new interpretations of this guidance may be forthcoming. ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½Â reported last week that DOT has determined, in conjunction with OMB, that… Read More
October 13, 2010
Employers Using E-Verify Must Now Match Passport Photos with Government Photos
On September 26, 2010, The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began requiring E-Verify-participating employers to compare the photo from U.S. passports presented during the I-9 process with the government's digitally stored photos online.  This new requirement occurred shortly after… Read More
October 13, 2010
Year-to-Date Collective Bargaining Results in Low and No Increases in Wages and Fringe Benefits
Collective bargaining settlements reported to the Construction Labor Research Council (CLRC) between January and June of this year resulted in an average first-year wage-and-benefits increase of $0.55 or 1.1 percent.  This is considerably lower than the $1.49 or 3.1 percent average increase… Read More
October 12, 2010
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ San Diego Member Randall Construction Workers Celebrated As Heroes
In this week's member newsletter, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ San Diego congratulated member company Randall Construction for their heroic actions at the Kelly Elementary School in Carlsbad, Calif. Company president Gary Randall and five employees were working on a school cafeteria remodel when a gunman opened fire on… Read More
October 12, 2010
Project Delivery Committee Becomes a Forum
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ of America has transformed the Project Delivery Committee into the Project Delivery Forum.  This new forum will provide opportunities for ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ members and chapter staff to be informed of and participate in the association's initiatives related to project delivery issues and best practices. The… Read More
October 12, 2010
Report Urges U.S. to Move Beyond Gas Tax for Funding Highways, Transit
According to a report released by University of Virginia’s Miller Center of Public Affairs, the nation will not be able to continue to compete economically with the rest of the world without new ways to fund America's ailing transportation system. The report is co-authored by former Transportation… Read More
October 12, 2010
Webinar: State Laws and Legislation that Impact Your Construction Project: How to Navigate Everything from Licensing to Liens
October 19, 2010 · 1:00 - 2:30pm ET Every state has unique laws that impact your ability to bid, contract, perform and get paid on a construction project.  Learn how to systematically navigate through state construction laws, including new legislation, as well as the legislative outlook going… Read More
October 12, 2010

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