It is widely expected that supporters of the "so-called" Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) will seek to introduce this legislation next week. This bill would deprive millions of employees the right to a private vote when deciding whether or not to unionize. It would hurt construction workers and make… Read More March 6, 2009
On March 4, President Obama signed a Presidential Memorandum designed to reform government contracting, strengthen oversight and manage taxpayer dollars. The proposal would end no-bid and cost-plus contracts, maximize the use of competitive procurement processes and clarify the rules prescribing… Read More March 6, 2009
51·çÁ÷ submitted comments yesterday to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in response to the agency's December 5, 2008 notice of proposed rulemaking to implement the 3 percent withholding law enacted in 2006. Effective January 1, 2012, federal, state and local governments with annual expenditures of $… Read More March 6, 2009
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure yesterday approved $88.7 billion in new investment to t he nation's aviation and clean water infrastructure. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 will provide $70 billion to the Federal Aviation Administration and federal aviation… Read More March 6, 2009
The San Diego Union-Tribune today covered 51·çÁ÷'s 90th Annual Convention, which will close in San Diego on Saturday. In the article, 51·çÁ÷'s chief economist Ken Simonson commented on the state of the construction industry and predicted a three to nine percent drop in nonresidential construction… Read More March 5, 2009
The Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Award winners, sponsored by Liberty Mutual Surety, were announced this morning as part of 51·çÁ÷'s 90th Annual Convention in San Diego, California. The award winners were cited for successfully maintaining support and cooperation among the many groups… Read More March 5, 2009
As of Fall 2008, the 51·çÁ÷ of America Specialty Contractors Council (SCC) is staffed by Mike Stark, Senior Director, Building Division, and Cassia Griffin, Program Coordinator, Building Division. You may contact Mike at starkm@agc.org or (703) 837-5365 and Cassia at griffinc@agc.org or (703) 837-… Read More March 5, 2009
51·çÁ÷'s 90th Annual Convention officially began today in San Diego, Calif., attracting thousands of construction professionals from across the country. Visit the 51·çÁ÷ Convention Web site for regular updates.
March 4, 2009
51·çÁ÷ recently launched a new Web site, www.agc.org/stimulusatwork, to capture the industry's success stories that result from the recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, otherwise known as the stimulus package.
51·çÁ÷ has begun collecting information via a simple form on the Web site,… Read More March 4, 2009
At the 51·çÁ÷-ASA-ASC Joint Meeting in Rancho Mirage, CA, the three groups formally approved three new documents as part of the "Guidelines for a Successful Construction Project," found at (www.constructionguidelines.org). They are guidelines on Surety Bonding, Volatile Price Adjustment Clauses, and… Read More March 3, 2009
