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January 4, 2024
Construction Firms Have Mixed Outlook For 2024 As Expectations For Demand Remain Mostly Positive, But Less Upbeat Than Last Year Amid New Challenges New Industry Outlook Shows Firms Are Counting on Public Sector, Data Center and Manufacturing Construction to Offset Declines in Retail, Lodging… Read More

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House Ways and Means Committee Approves Stimulus Tax Package
By a party line vote, the House Ways and Means Committee passed the tax component of the economic stimulus bill, clearing the measure for floor consideration on January 22.  The bill would provide approximately $275 billion in tax relief for individuals, businesses and state and local governments… Read More
January 22, 2009
Senator Introduces Bill to Repeal 3 Percent Withholding Law
Senator Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) Wednesday introduced S.292, a bill to repeal the 3 percent tax withholding requirement set to go into effect in 2011. The bill was introduced along with Republican Senators Saxby Chambliss (Ga.), Pat Roberts (Kan.), Jim Inhofe (Okla.), David Vitter (La.), George … Read More
January 22, 2009
White House Orders Review of Pending Regulations
The White House issued a memorandum that orders an immediate review of proposed and final regulations coming from various federal agencies. The action will result in all regulations that are currently in the regulatory process to be approved by the Obama administration before they are published.… Read More
January 22, 2009
AGC Comments and Requests Public Hearings on Proposed Crane and Derricks Standard
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 22, 2009
Senate Passes Pay Discrimination Legislation
Today, the Senate passed pay discrimination legislation that is similar to a bill which the House passed earlier this month. The bill would change how pay disparity in the workplace is handled as well as allow for a new influx of frivolous lawsuits against employers. The House is expected to pass… Read More
January 22, 2009
Senate Votes Down Amendment to Block Government Mandated Project Labor Agreement Amendment
On January 22, the Senate failed to pass an amendment offered by Senator Vitter (R-La.) that would have ensured government neutrality in the bidding process for federal and federally funded construction projects. The amendment would have ensured such neutrality by prohibiting the use of Government… Read More
January 22, 2009
ConsensusDOCS Audio Conferences - Three for the Price of One
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 22, 2009
Federal Agencies Issue New 'Dredge and Fill' Permit Guidance Pertaining to Construction in U.S. Waters, Wetlands
In December 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) issued joint guidance on the terms and procedures used to determine the extent of federal control over water and wetlands, building upon previous guidance issued in June 2007.  Legal… Read More
January 21, 2009
AGC Urges EPA To Deny California's Request to Enforce Costly, Unsafe Rule Requiring Replacement of Most Heavy Construction Equipment
More than 150 AGC chapter staff and members used AGC's Legislative Action Center to tell the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) how California's costly and unsafe rule will impact their businesses.  Members took action in response to the California Air Resources Board request to EPA to… Read More
January 21, 2009
AGC to Host Construction Career Academy Workshop
AGC members, chapter staff, and educators who are involved with or interested in learning about high school construction career academies should consider attending the April 22-24, 2009 Construction Career Academy Workshop, to be held in Portland, Oregon. Construction career academies are part of… Read More
January 21, 2009

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