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New Legislation Takes Aim at Worker Misclassification
March Construction Holds Steady
NECA-IBEW LMCC in Central Ohio Rolls Out G-PAD
Court Upholds Per-Employee Penalties for PPE Violations
February Construction Rises 5%
EPA, DOE Announce New Steps to Strengthen Energy Star
Government Adopts AIA Plan for Reforming Retainage Rules
MCAA Releases New Bulletin on EPA's Lead Renovation Rule
President Obama Discusses Nuclear Power, Green Job Training at NECA Joint Training Center
Tight credit markets and weak demand for new projects continue to be main challenges for design and construction industry
MCAA Presses for Inclusion of Building Star in Senate Jobs Bill
NRCA Introduces Pay It Forward Program
SMACNA Speaks with President Obama on Energy Efficiency and Jobs
December Construction Starts Decline
New EPA Lead Ruling Takes Effect April 2010
Consensus Construction Forecast
Rebuilding America Initiative Launched; NECA Endorses Goals
Mechanical Insulation Installation Incentive Act of 2009 Introduced in House of Representatives
New Credential Maintenance Program For LEED AP'S Means Added Continuing Education Requirements
SMACNA Sees Power Plant Opportunities
New Standard Document Facilities New Green Building Projects
Gov. Granholm Keynotes Small and Community Wind, Supply Chain Meetings in Detroit
NRCA University Offers Safety Program
Construction Employment Declines in 49 States and D.C. in September
Nebraska Electrical Industry Leaders Open New Windmill Training Facility
U.S. Green Building Retrofit Market to Hit $15B by 2014
Construction Market to Increase 11% in 2010, Says McGraw-Hill Construction Outlook Report
SMACNA & Rebuilding America
NECA Signs Agreement with buildingsSMART Alliance
AGC Unveils Construction Recovery Plan as Construction Employment Declined
USGBC Announces LEED for Homes Affiliate Program
Changes to National Model Energy Codes Could Help Buildings Save up to 25% of Energy Costs
U.S. Conference of Mayors and USGBC Urge Congress to Support Green Schools Legislation
MCAA Joins Water Conservation Coalition
Plenty of Money for Increased OSHA Enforcement
June 20 Application Deadline for Home Depot Scholarships
Plenty of Money for Green Jobs Training
E-Verify Mandate Postponed Again - Until September 8, 2009
Landmark PLA Ready To Save NYC Construction Economy
New Study Confirms Benefits of Project Labor Agreements
BCTD President Testifies on "Green Jobs"
Home Depot Announces Trade Scholarship Program
"Buy American" Provisions Apply On Stimulus Projects
New Reporting Requirements for Contractors on Stimulus Projects
National Electrical Safety Month: It’s Not Just For Electricians!
FREE ConsensusDOCS Educational Session Assistance (Complete Samples, Speakers, Booths, Folders and more)
Housing Recovery? Not So Fast, Says PCA
Rebuilding New Orleans Defies Economic Downturn
NAOSH Week - A Concentrated Focus on Jobsite Safety
Green Contractors Hold Edge in Winning Stimulus Projects
Increase in Housing Affordability Will Lead To Increase in Residential Building, NAHB says
Who Says Counterfeits Can Kill?
U.S. Employers Required to Use Revised Form 1-9 For All New Hires
GSA Releases List of ARRA-funded Federal Green Buildings
OSHA Publishes Guidance Document on Respiratory Protection
Helmets to Hardhats Increases Job Placements
One-Stop Source for Codes of Excellence
OSHA's Enhanced Enforcement Program Criticized
CDOCS Endorsement Procedure Adopted
EVerify Mandate on Hold Until May 21
National Green Building Standard Approved For Residential Construction
Executive Order Reverses Ban On Project Labor Agreements
Construction Union Membership Up In 2008
AFL-CIO Launches "Center for Green Jobs"
New Partnership Promotes Green Plumbing Education
Green Building: Growing Bright Spot for the U.S. Economy
Free Webinars on "Managing Green Performance of Existing Buildings" in January
OSHA Revises Voluntary Protection Programs
Subcontractors Get A Break on 3% Withholding, But It's Still A Bad Law
Revised FMLA Rules Take Effect January 16
OSHA Extends Comment Periof on Crane & Derricks to January 22
New Guidelines for the OSHA Outreach Training Program
Congress Passes Emergency Protection for Multiemployer Plans
Don't Let OSHA Relax Product Safety Standards
Final PPE Rule Stresses Per-Instance Penalties
No Economic Recovery Until 2010?
"Right-to-Audit" Clauses Can Help Head Off Non-Payment Problems
Mayors Partner With USGBC to Advance Green Schools
AGC Economist's 2009 Construction Forecast
Nation's Mayors Call for Near-Term Infrastructure Stimulus
Documenting A Better Way to Negotiate Contracts
MCAA Earns Green Leadership Award
ASA Launches Discussion Group on the Economy
Unemployment Compensation Loophole Closes January 6
OSHA Under New, But Temporary, Management
New Book Club for Green Building Industry Pros
USGBC Publishes Strategic Plan for 2009-2013
"Potentially Crippling" Power Outages Predicted
Doom and Gloom (And a Sliver of Silver Lining) in Public Works
Quick Tips for Weathering The Economic Downturn
Emergency Planning Advised For Every Business
Owners' Financial Woes Hit Contractors
BIM Addendum Preserves Distinct Roles For Designers and Contractors
PDCA Introduces Project Green Brush
New OSHA Standard Proposed for Cranes & Derricks
Helmets To Hardhats Funding Restored
ConsensusDOCS - One Year Old & Growing Fast
Commercial Building Tax Deduction Extended Through 2013
NECA Adopts Formal Policy on Energy Independence
Labor Department Issues New T-1 Reporting Forms
New RFID System For Tracking Concrete Products
The Construction Industry and The Economy
Cities Debate Private Investment In Infrastructure
Rocky Mountain States Plan to Go Nuclear
Retrofitting Existing Buildings For Energy Efficiency
Reminder: September 18 Deadline for Comments on PPE Proposal
Construction Fatalities Declined in 2007
NECA Opposes E-Verify Mandate, Offers Comments
How GCs Deal With Material Price Escalation
U.S. Bridges Falling Down; Billions Needed for Repair
Senators Push SBA to Help Small Businesses Go Green
McGraw-Hill Sees Green in Construction Trend
Half-million U.S. Construction Jobs Lost Since 2007
Construction Managers Involved in Pre-Construction Services
Where Heavy Equipment Theft Is Most Prevalent
ANSI Panel Upholds Musculoskeletal Rule
California Adopts Green Building Code For All New Construction
Submit Your DIY Video and You Could Win $15,000
DoL Seeks to Clarify Noncompensable Commuting Activities
Online Help for LEED AP Candidates
Push to Extend Commercial Building Tax Deduction Gains Momentum
Symposium Connects The Dots Between Labor Supply and Demand
Survey on Impact of Craft Labor Shortages
Oh, The Irony!
Construction Industry Costs Up 6.6 Percent in 2Q
First Disaster Reconstruction Trade Show Next Year In New Orleans
Real Estate Pro Says Housing Market Has Nowhere To Go But Up
More Cities Going Green Via Municipal Mandate
New Auto Mileage Deducation Rate Takes Effect July 1
FAR Proposes Requiring Federal Contractors to "E-Verify" Workers
Telecommuting On Rise Along With Gas Prices
Landmark Model Contract Facilitates Energy Retrofits For Existing Buildings
USGBC Relaunches Greenbuild365 Website
PDCA Industry Standards Available To All
Spotty Rules Govern Crane Industry
California Seen As Leader On Regulating Green Construction
Use of E-Verify Mandatory for Federal Contractors
FCA Gets New CEO
Architects and Green Building Council Strategically Aligned
Roofing Alliance Releases Ergonomics Report
DEWALT Table Saws Recalled Due To Laceration Hazard
Tax Rebate Could Stimulate Home Improvement
Tax Rebate Could Stimulate Home Improvement
Avoiding Penalties for Contract Withdrawal
NARI Updates Green Certified Professional Certification
Bills Combatting Employee Misclassification Now in House and Senate
Plan to Rebuild America's Infrastructure
Construction Accounting Systems Reviewed
Plan to Rebuild America's Infrastructure
Nail Gun Injuries Prompt Calls for Regulation
Still Time to Register for CSI's CONSTRUCT2008
Asian Building Boom Impact Material Cost, Availability Here
Small Businesses Seek Relief on Credit Cards, SBA Loans
Online Info For Architects On 80,000 Building Products
May 15 Audio Conference on ConsensusDOCS "Tri-Party Agreement"
PPE-Payment Rules Takes Effect May 15
EEI/EPRI Study Addresses Suring Demand for Electricity
Slowdown Forces Subs to Work Faster, Better, Cheaper
Managing Non-Standard Contract and Insurance Provisions
EPA Issues New Lead-Based Paint Hazards Requirements
National Plumbing Industry Week Recognized by Congress
Register Now For Free May 20 Life Cycle Assessment Webinar
Green Growth Could Accelerate Workforce Shortages
IRS Seeks Nominations for Advisory Committee
NECA & Labor Department Team Up For Teen Safety
Construction Material Prices Still Rising
Residential Market's Ripple Effect Pulling Down Commercial Sector
Green IS For Subcontractors - And Estimators, Project Managers, and Foremen
Audio Conference Offers Sneak Peak at BIM Addendum
Higher Penalties for Immigration-Law Violation in Effect
OSHA Implements RSS Feeds For Its Communications Products
$1 Billion Joint Venture Developing Solar PV Power Worldwide
First Green Residential Remodeling Guidelines Launched
Procurement Reform Bill Moves Forward
Who Needs Wires and Outlets When You Have "Smart Walls"?
Studies Confirm Energy Savings Significant in LEED, ENERGY STAR Buildings
Latest IRS Guidance On Energy-Efficiency Tax Break
Union Membership Up Last Year
Laborers Realign With Building Trades
Comments Sought On Pension Notice Proposal
OSHA Upgrades Website for Small Businesses
IRS Names Four New Frivolous Claims to Avoid
New Guide for Building Green Schools
Drug-Free Work Week Materials Work Year Round
Speaking of Training Grants
Craftworker Compensation A Factor in Labor Shortages?
AIA Campaigning for Green Building Design
Changes in Family Leave Act Proposed
E-Verify System Available to Employers
New ElectricTV.net Broadcast Features BIM
New Energy Law and Green Collar Training
Safe CFL Disposal
Obsolete Employment Eligibility Verification Forms
More Construction Workers Falling To Their Deaths
10 Tips for Maximizing Productivity Through Wireless Technologies
Online Reverse Auction Study – Phase 1 Report
Reminder: New Rules on Ethics for Federal Contractors
New Study Shows Asset Tracking by RFID Inceasing Profitability
Equipment Rental Increasingly Popular
Shorter Form Encourages HazMat Recycling
Dependable Concrete Protects Against Hurricanes
IRS Announces 2008 Standard Mileage Rates
New Entity to Take Over LEED Credentialing
No "No-Match" Letters Until Spring
Death Tax Debate Resurrected
Fighting Theft With GPS Tracker Systems
Keeping the Old While Recruiting the Young
Residential Green Building Standards to Debut in February
PPE-Payment Rule and Collective Bargaining
NMAPC Elects New President & Co-Chairman
Fall 2007 Construction User Magazine Now Online
Homebuilders Predict Turnaround in 2008
A GREAT Way to Develop A Gulf Coast Workforce
New BCTD President: "Extraordinary Opportunity" for Union Construction
MCAA Launches GreenContractors Website
Record Number Honored at Zero Injury Safety Awards Dinner
More Info on Campaign Against Illegal Immigrant Workers
Chicago Guarantees Prevailing Wages for 10 years
2007 Construction Outlook Updated
Call for Entries: Builder Achievement Award
Researchers Use Hurricane Simulator To Test Roof Systems
Industry Groups Set to Release ConsensusDOCS
New Homeland Security Worker Verification Regulations
DoL Announces Drug-Free Work Week 2007
SBA Updates "Frequently Asked Questions" Page
Homebuyers Turn Green As They Age
Mayors Champion Green Schools
American Arbitration Association's Fast Track Procedures
Good Times In The Commercial & Industrial Insulation Market
First Comprehensive Photovoltaic Systems Textbook Published
A Step Closer to Repeal of 3% Withholding
Focus on Federal Contracting Reform
Subcontractors Benefit From New State Laws
MCAA's Downloadabale-Only Tool & Equipment Rental Guide
Bill to Prohibit Project Agreements on Federal Contracts
Sheet Metal Workers and UTU Plan to Merge
IRS Warns Taxpayers of E-mail Scams
What Does "Green" Really Mean?
MCAA Announces First Green Conference
New Requirement for New LEED Buildings
OSHA Multi-Employer Enforcement Policy in Question
Retiring BCTD President Cites Accomplishments
Construction User Magazine Online
Erik Petersen Predicts Revolutionary Future
ANSI Seeks Accreditation Program for Certificates
NIA Certified Faced Insulation® Trademarked
NECA-IBEW Makes BCTD News
Roofers Active On Immigration Reform
Top Invention: Solar-heated Building System
SMACNA Supports "Cool & Efficient" Buildings
ASA Offers Resource on Bid Conditioning
MCAA Assisting Clinton Climate Initiative
PCA Green Handout Available
PUSH FOR REPEAL OF 3 PERCENT WITHHOLDING GROWS.
PAS Predicts Salary Increases, Hiring Difficulties
STRUCTURAL STEEL PRICES ON THE RISE AGAIN.
NEW FALL-PROTECTION TRIGGER HEIGHT IN CALIFORNIA.
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RESTRUCTURING AMERICA'S INFRASTRUCTURE.
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MCAA GOES FOR THE GREEN.
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Bond Producers and Specialty Contractors to Partner on Surety and Risk Issues
ASC comments to AAA Clause Drafting Guide
CURT Seeking Contractors´ Feedback
New Foundation Name Reflects Global Nature of Electrical Construction
ASC endorses AGC statement on Reverse Auction Bids
AGC – ASC Risk Summit Outlines Need For Cooperation
Associated General Contractors And Associated Specialty Contractors Sign Partnering Agreement
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