According to Prudential, the commercial market may bounce back sooner than expected, particularly in larger cities. Marc Halle of Purdential Global Real Estate Fund estimates that because the market bottomed faster that the 1990s downturn, it will bounce back quicker.
Because of financing… Read More September 17, 2010
With just three to four legislative weeks left in Congress before the November 2 election, a number of outstanding issues remain.
It is unlikely that both chambers will pass a bill that has created one of the biggest and most partisan debates leading up to this election: a package addressing the… Read More September 17, 2010
The producer price index (PPI) for finished goods fell 0.1% in August, not seasonally adjusted (but rose 0.4%, seasonally adjusted) and 3.1% over 12 months, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Thursday. The PPI for construction inputs rose 0.2%, not seasonally adjusted for the month… Read More September 17, 2010
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.
September 17, 2010
November 11-13, 2010 at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel
Registration is now open for the 2010 AGC Joint Highway and Utilities Contractors Issues Meeting in Phoenix, Ariz. The meeting is scheduled for November 11-13, 2010 at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel. You can register online and also find out more… Read More September 16, 2010
With just three to four legislative weeks left in Congress before the November 2 election, a number of outstanding issues remain. It is unlikely that both chambers will pass a bill that has created one of the biggest and most partisan debates leading up to this election: a package addressing the… Read More September 16, 2010
In early October, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee is expected to hold a hearing on the AGC-opposed Miner Safety and Health Act. This bill would make significant changes to both MSHA and OSHA. AGC is a strong advocate of worker safety but is concerned about the direction… Read More September 16, 2010
The status of President Obama's $50 billion infrastructure plan that was announced on Labor Day still remains unclear. While Congress has returned from their August recess, no decisions have been made on if or when they would consider moving additional funding for infrastructure as proposed by the… Read More September 16, 2010
Tuesday's primaries delivered more surprises, particularly in Delaware, where so-called "Tea Party" candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated Rep. Mike Castle in the Republican Senatorial primary. Castle was expected to be the winner of the nomination and, ultimately, the seat; however the polls… Read More September 16, 2010
The ACA is composed of approximately 30 individuals appointed by the Secretary of Labor. The membership includes 10 representatives from each of the following sectors: employers, public and labor. Members of the ACA have both the experience and background that qualify them to represent the program… Read More September 15, 2010
