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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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Effective Safety Training for Highway Workers
Developed by 51·çÁ÷ and Zurich Services Corp, the Highway Worker Safety Program focuses on the leading causes of fatality and injury for employees managing and performing work on highways in America. In this webinar, learn how to effectively navigate and use this program to train supervisors and… Read More
September 28, 2009
DOT Announces $57 Billion in TIGER Grant Applications
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that it has received 1381 applications requesting $56.9 billion in funding for a variety of transportation projects through its TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) discretionary grant program.  The TIGER grants were created… Read More
September 25, 2009
Congress Extends FAA Authorization for Three Months
The president is expected to sign legislation completed this week by the House and the Senate for a three-month extension to authorize  programs of the Federal Aviation Administration, which is scheduled to expire Sept. 30. H.R. 3607 continues federal aviation programs through Dec. 31, providing $1… Read More
September 25, 2009
Highway Funding Cuts Loom If Congress Fails to Act
Congress has taken no action this week to repeal an $8.7 billion rescission of federal highway funds set to hit the states on September 30. While for some states this will not have a direct effect, in many states the rescission will result in an actual cut in funding for highway construction… Read More
September 25, 2009
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD): Why Owners Choose Multi-Party
Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and identify best practices at 51·çÁ÷'s latest IPD webinar. The webinar will include a discussion and explanation of IPD, the advantages and disadvantages of IPD from the Owner perspective, IPD best practices and why… Read More
September 25, 2009
Check Out 51·çÁ÷’s Project Delivery Resources
51·çÁ÷ has compiled all of its project delivery resources into one document to provide an easy, "one stop shop" reference for its members.  From contract documents and bookstore offerings to webinar and web resources...you can take a look at 51·çÁ÷'s entire project delivery library by clicking here or… Read More
September 25, 2009
New Resource Explores Qualifications Based Selection of Contractors
The 51·çÁ÷ Project Delivery Committee released Qualifications Based Selection of Contractors on August 24.  Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) is a procurement method in which the final criteria for selection are qualifications and demonstrated competence without consideration of price/cost until… Read More
September 25, 2009
Sign Up Today for a FREE Webinar
Whether you are a current subscriber to ConsensusDOCS standard construction contract documents or not, you can benefit from learning why more and more people are using ConsensusDOCS as their contractual foundation. On September 28, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 p.m. ET, 51·çÁ÷ will host a free… Read More
September 25, 2009
51·çÁ÷ Member Testifies for Hearing on Government Contracting
51·çÁ÷ member Joel Zingeser (Grunley Construction Co. Inc., Rockville, Md.) today testified before the House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management regarding contracting with the federal government.  Chairwoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) held the hearing… Read More
September 24, 2009
Know the State Laws That Impact Your Construction Contracts – Webinar
The webinar, Know the State Laws That Impact Your Construction Contracts, will be held on October 21, 2009 from 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET. Every state government establishes unique statutes that affect construction and the enforceability of contract provisions – and these vary greatly from state to state… Read More
September 24, 2009

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