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Please join us for the 2009 Market Insights Series webinar presented by AGC of America and Reed Construction Data on January 27, 2009 at 2:00PM EST. Speakers Ken Simonson, Chief Economist, AGC of America, and Jim Haughey, Chief Economist, Reed Construction Data will present the most up-to-date… Read More
January 23, 2009
According to recent insurance industry estimates, soft tissue injuries account for one-third of total claims and two-thirds of the total cost for workers compensation losses. This material focuses on why soft tissue injuries occur and highlights effective methods to reduce the number of soft tissue… Read More
January 23, 2009
The ConsensusDOCS Reference Kit CD-ROM provides complete samples of all 80+ industry standard contract documents.  The Kit also includes the ConsensusDOCS Commentary, which provides a useful overview of the entire catalog of consensus documents, as well as supplemental information for project… Read More
January 23, 2009
For the price of just one audio conference, you can receive three of our most popular ConsensusDOCS audio conferences in one convenient package.  Whether you are new to construction contracts or looking to increase your knowledge of the latest contracting techniques, these audio conferences provide… Read More
January 23, 2009
On November 15, 2008, the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council issued a final rule to require federal contractors and subcontractors to use the U.S. Citizenship and immigration Services (USCIS), or "E-Verify," system as a means of verifying that their employees are eligible to work in the United… Read More
January 23, 2009
AGC submitted public comments January 22 to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and also requested that public hearings be held nationwide on the proposed Crane and Derricks in Construction standard. OSHA is tentatively scheduling public hearings for mid-March 2009 and the locations… Read More
January 23, 2009
AGC has compiled tables of PPIs for construction materials and segments as well as analysis. The data is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly report and covers over 50 construction specific data series.
January 23, 2009
AGC presented testimony to the House T&I Committee in support of the infrastructure investment included in the economic stimulus legislation under consideration. Presenting AGC's testimony was George Mason University economist Stephen Fuller who made the arguments that the current stimulus plan… Read More
January 22, 2009
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office earlier this week released a report giving its assessment of the proposed economic stimulus legislation and projected that less than half of the funds are likely to be used before the end of fiscal 2010. The CBO said the balance would likely be spent over… Read More
January 22, 2009
 The House Appropriations Committee yesterday approved the portion of the economic stimulus legislation which falls within its jurisdiction, including infrastructure funding for various federal programs. The transportation related portion of the bill includes: $30 billion for highways and bridges… Read More
January 22, 2009