On July 15, Deutsche Bank's CMBS Research team published a follow-up to their previous report "The Future Refinancing Crisis in Commercial Real Estate," originally published April 23, 2009. The analysis explores the magnitude of potential refinancing problems faced by the commercial real estate… Read More August 18, 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.
August 18, 2009
A recent article in Engineering News-Record, Mississippi Insurance Case Could Reshape Contractor Policies, outlined a Mississippi Supreme Court Case whose outcome could affect contractors nationwide.
In the article, AGC's Mike Kennedy is quoted: "The question this case presents is whether a… Read More August 18, 2009
AGC urged the Environmental Protection Agency to decline California's request for a waiver to the Clean Air Act, a move that would hurt the already-devastated industry by forcing them to retrofit or replace billions of dollars in equipment.
A study conducted by AGC shows that 32 states are poised… Read More August 17, 2009
AGC recently released the results of a survey that measured the impact of stimulus funds on construction companies' ability to expand payrolls. The survey found that stimulus construction funds have had little impact to date on companies' ability to hire new employees, but have helped companies… Read More August 17, 2009
For the first time in over 35 years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed changes to the national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for nitrogen dioxide (NO2). NAAQS define the maximum allowable level of pollutants and drive state air pollution cleanup programs. EPA has… Read More August 17, 2009
AGC of Kentucky and Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania won $2 million and $925,000 respectively in federal grants under EPA's National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program, plus collected more than $725,000 in matching and in-kind contributions.
Both Chapters will use the funds to… Read More August 17, 2009
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has announced the location of five additional prevailing wage conferences, following its inaugural conference, which drew more than 400 participants to Washington, D.C. Each conference will be offered free of charge to employers.
Two of… Read More August 16, 2009
AGC of America has additional copies of the Build Your Future DVD, produced by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) that is available to members in good standing and Chapters for no charge.
This DVD is a great way to introduce young people to the many opportunities… Read More August 16, 2009
This first installment of AGC's summary of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (H.R. 2454) explains the major provisions of Title I (Clean Energy). There are 10 subtitles described below.
Subtitle A-Combined Efficiency and Renewable Electricity Standard
This subtitle would… Read More August 14, 2009
