Following President Obama's address to Congress Tuesday, his administration today released a blueprint of his upcoming budget request to Congress for fiscal year 2010. The outline provides a glimpse of the administration's budgetary and fiscal priorities for the next four years. Specific details… Read More February 26, 2009
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) reintroduced legislation (S.458) on February 24 to expand the scope of the Federal False Claims Act (FCA). The legislation is cosponsored by the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Senator Arlen Specter (R-Pa.).… Read More February 26, 2009
The bipartisan National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission released its final report today, unanimously recommending the ten-year phase-out of federal motor fuel taxes to be replaced by a distance fee based on "vehicle miles traveled" (VMT). The finance commission is the… Read More February 26, 2009
In December 2008, the 51·çÁ÷ of America Specialty Contractors Council (SCC) reached out to 51·çÁ÷ specialty contractors for participation in a questionnaire aimed to capture respondent experiences with retainage. Responses from almost every state poured in, and data from the 1,035 survey responses will… Read More February 26, 2009
51·çÁ÷'s convention is just around the corner and we look forward to seeing you there. Our efforts to build a better construction industry will take center stage once again when we tackle work force issues, share the latest innovations, and get the most up-to-date information about the economic… Read More February 25, 2009
The recently-passed stimulus package includes $300 million to clean up diesel engines nationwide and could result in a grant of more than $1 million for 51·çÁ÷ Chapters to distribute to member companies. The grant funding has increased six-fold from fiscal year 2008 and is designed to help… Read More February 24, 2009
Join us at the San Diego Convention Center on March 4-7, 2009, for 51·çÁ÷'s 90th Annual Convention/Constructor Expo and attend 12 programs that focus on green construction and environmental regulatory issues. The Constructor Expo will also feature a "green pavilion" showcasing environmentally-friendly… Read More February 24, 2009
The 51·çÁ÷ 90th Annual Convention and Constructor Expo has something for everyone.  All contractors will find unique opportunities at this year's convention to build knowledge and attain Continuing Education Units (CEUs) at more than 50 professional development and industry sessions. For a list of… Read More February 24, 2009
The ABA Journal, published by the American Bar Association, featured an article co-authored by Brian Perlberg, 51·çÁ÷'s senior counsel, contracts and construction law.
February 23, 2009
51·çÁ÷ will host its 8th Annual HR Professionals Conference and 3rd Annual Training & Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia from October 27-29, 2009. Help make these conferences successful by lending your expertise as a presenter or forwarding this on to other qualified individuals.
51·çÁ÷ is… Read More February 23, 2009
