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Construction spending fell 1.2% from September to October, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.07 trillion, the Census Bureau reported today. However, Census bumped up its estimates for September and August by more than $20 billion (2%) each, enough to improve the estimate for third-quarter… Read More
December 1, 2008
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has granted a 45-day extension for the Cranes and Derricks in Construction Notice for Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), which was published on October 9, 2008. The original deadline for public comment was December 8, 2008. OSHA has extended the… Read More
November 26, 2008
As "green" or sustainable construction becomes more commonplace, it is important to understand the potential risk management issues involved. This webinar takes a closer look at the insurance and surety implications when contractors are participating in delivering sustainable buildings. The webinar… Read More
November 25, 2008
A proposed rule released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Nov. 19 would establish the first national effluent (discharge) limit for stormwater runoff from construction sites. Contractors would have to meet EPA’s technology-based “floor” on most sites by installing and maintaining… Read More
November 25, 2008
The producer price index (PPI) for finished goods had a record single-month drop in October: 2.6%, not seasonally adjusted (-2.8%, seasonally adjusted), the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Tuesday, although the index still rose 3.7% over 12 months. The PPI for inputs to construction… Read More
November 23, 2008
The AGC Building Contractors Conference (formerly called the AGC Building Division Meeting) is scheduled for January 7-10, 2009 at the La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, CA (www.laquintaresort.com). The Building Contractors Conference brings together many of the top building construction… Read More
November 21, 2008
Although Congress failed to enact an economic stimulus package during the recent “lame duck” session, there is substantial talk of enacting an economic stimulus package with substantial investment in infrastructure as early as January 2009. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Majority… Read More
November 21, 2008
The final rulemaking requiring Federal contractors and subcontractors to use the E-Verify system administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, as the means of verifying that certain of their employees are eligible to work in the United States was… Read More
November 21, 2008
Construction equipment is being targeted as a major contributor of air pollution. All AGC chapters and members are encouraged to participate in a Free webinar to learn about clean diesel technology, regulations and requirements facing today’s construction industry. Please join us on Wednesday,… Read More
November 21, 2008
We all know how fast technology is changing the way AGC member firms do business. These leaps in technology don’t just happen in a vacuum; they must be tested and successfully used before being widely adopted. Help us to recognize those member firms on technology’s cutting edge that are making… Read More
November 21, 2008
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