EPA recently finalized its new stormwater rules that will impact nearly every construction and development project in the United States. The so-called Construction and Development Effluent Limitations Guidelines (C&D ELG) rule for the first time imposes an enforceable numeric limit on… Read More July 14, 2010
CNBC's fourth annual study of America's top states for business measures ten categories, including transportation and infrastructure, as well as education, workforce and quality of life.
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July 13, 2010
December 15-17, 2010 | The Palace Hotel | San Francisco, Calif.
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The 25th Annual Construction SuperConference will bring to the forefront new insights into the legal, business and economic challenges and opportunities in today's construction industry. The agenda features panel discussions… Read More July 12, 2010
According to Bloomberg, 2010's first quarter saw an overall decline in commercial property values. Though the general economy expanded slightly during this period and property sales increased, many commercial sectors did not fare well. Office vacancies grew by 17 percent, and rents dropped by… Read More July 12, 2010
As reported in The Hill, AGC has repeatedly urged Congress and the Administration to act on a range of infrastructure bills, given that the stimulus is running out but private sector demand has yet to pick up.Â
Several key pieces of infrastructure legislation remain is Congressional limbo,… Read More July 8, 2010
The last three weeks in July could be the busiest of the 111th Congress. Many issues are left outstanding, particularly in the Senate, and several others are crowding the legislative calendar.
Dominating the news cycles has been the Senate's failure to extend federal unemployment insurance. It is… Read More July 8, 2010
In the upcoming weeks, Government Affairs will send PAC regional coordinators, state chairmen, Chapter executives and government affairs representatives a PAC and grassroots toolkit.Â
The kit will contain all the tools to encourage AGC members to get involved in the PAC and grassroots movements,… Read More July 8, 2010
According to the Wall Street Journal, the government's new Lead Renovation, Repair, and Paint Program (covered by AGC's Environmental Observer) could add a significant cost burden to the already weakened construction industry. The cost of employee certification, as well as new equipment, clothing… Read More July 8, 2010
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 House Committee Passes OSHA Bill
On Wednesday, the House Education and Labor Committee passed the Miner Safety and Health Act. This bill seeks to make significant changes to both MSHA and OSHA. The vote was 30-17, with all Democrats voting in favor and all Republicans opposed. AGC is a… Read More July 7, 2010
The Indianapolis Star spoke with Kelli Seybold (F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co.), one of two female crane operators in Indiana. She explains what it's like to work in a position typically occupied by men, and why the work appeals to her.
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July 7, 2010
