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
Dr. Stephen S. Fuller of George Mason University testified on behalf of AGC before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Thursday. The hearing was held to examine how infrastructure investment contributes to job creation and economic recovery.
In his… Read More January 22, 2009
Committee Modifies Language to Speed Spend Out
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 year 2010… Read More January 22, 2009
