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New Survey Shows How Nation’s Failure To Invest In Construction Education & Training Programs Makes It Hard For Firms To Build
August 26, 2024
  51·çÁ÷ & Arcoro Workforce Survey 94 Percent of Construction Firms Report Having a Hard Time Finding Workers to Hire, Undermining Efforts to Build Infrastructure & Other Projects As Industry Calls for Better Federal Workforce Policies The nation’s failure to invest in construction… Read More

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Registration Open for CLC Working Weekend
Make plans to join members of the Construction Leadership Council from across the nation as they discuss and learn about issues relevant to young- and mid-career construction industry professionals at this year’s Working Weekend, to be held Nov. 19-21, 2009, in Nashville, Tennessee. This event is… Read More
October 25, 2009
Senate Working on Six Month Highway Authorization Extension
With time running out on the thirty day extension on authorization for the highway and transit programs it remains unclear if the House and Senate can agree on how to proceed. The Senate has been attempting to move an eighteen month extension but that effort has been blocked by Senator George… Read More
October 23, 2009
EPA Proposes to Extend Federal Construction Stormwater Permit, Plans for Introduction of New Discharge Limits Upon Reissuance
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on its Federal Register proposal to extend by one year the terms of its NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) general permit for stormwater discharges from construction sites - commonly called the 2008… Read More
October 23, 2009
Almost Half of Construction Industry Now Using BIM
75% Increase in Usage Since 2007 According to McGraw-Hill Construction   51·çÁ÷ cosponsored a McGraw-Hill Construction SmartMarket Report titled "The Business Value of BIM," which estimates that 49% of the construction industry is now using BIM.  According to the report, "users [of BIM] gain bankable… Read More
October 23, 2009
Don't Miss the Debut of the Lean Construction Forum at the 51·çÁ÷ Building Contractor's Conference
Join us January 20-22, 2010 in San Juan, Puerto Rico   The 51·çÁ÷ Building Contractors Conference will offer a chance to learn more about Lean Construction.  51·çÁ÷ will be debuting the Lean Construction Forum, which will include seven hours of content focused on all aspects of Lean Construction from… Read More
October 23, 2009
Fall BIMForum Attracts 250 Attendees
The Fall 51·çÁ÷ BIMForum was held October 8-9 in Philadelphia, and attracted 250 attendees from all sectors of the industry, including architects, engineers, lawyers, contractors and subcontractors.  More than 30 presentations were given over the two day conference, which included in-depth discussion… Read More
October 23, 2009
House Passes School Overhaul Bill; Authorizes Federal Investment in School Construction
On September 17, 2009, the House passed H.R. 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, which authorizes more than $4 billion for elementary and secondary school facility projects over the next two fiscal years, and ensures that school districts will receive funds for school… Read More
October 23, 2009
51·çÁ÷ Releases Comprehensive Recovery Plan
51·çÁ÷ unveiled a new plan designed to revive the hardest hit sector of the economy, the nation's construction industry. The plan, "Build Now for the Future: A Blueprint for Economic Growth," is designed to reverse predictions that construction activity will continue to shrink through 2010, crippling… Read More
October 23, 2009
Registration for the 2010 Building Contractors Conference is Open
Join us January 20-22, 2010 in San Juan, Puerto Rico Join leaders from top building construction firms, owners, specialty contractors and service and supply companies at the next 51·çÁ÷ Building Contractors Conference at the Caribe Hilton in downtown San Juan, Puerto Rico January 20-22, 2010.… Read More
October 23, 2009
Health Care Negotiations Continue
Democratic leaders in both chambers continue to work out the final details of sweeping health care reform legislation before it can be brought for a vote.  The major sticking point remains the inclusion of a public option. It appears that the House will be able to pass a bill with the public option… Read More
October 22, 2009

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