On January 26, 2009, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration published an announcement to hold public hearing on Crane and Derricks in Construction. The public hearings for Crane and Derricks in Construction will be held in Washington D.C. on March 17, 2009.
Anyone who intends to testify… Read More January 26, 2009
The National Center for Construction °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ô¤²â and Research is searching for proud craft professionals who exemplify craftsmanship to be featured in its Cornerstone of Craftsmanship campaign. NCCER is looking to feature individuals who possess a commitment to craftsmanship and the construction… Read More January 26, 2009
In an article titled, "The stimulus package: What's in it for business?" °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ô¤²â member and past president Steve Massie (Jack L. Massie Contractor, Williamsburg, Va.) was quoted on the state of his business in the current economic climate. In addition, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ô¤²â member Brian Burgett (Kokosing Construction Co… Read More January 26, 2009
Stimulus legislation expected to be considered by the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday includes approximately $149 billion of funding to be obligated by September 30, 2009, for infrastructure and public building investment provisions, according to a tabulation by °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ô¤²â. Transportation… Read More January 26, 2009
John Tocci Sr., chair of the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ô¤²â BIMForum, was named one of the Top 25 Newsmakers of 2008 by Engineering News-Record (ENR) in its January 12, 2009 issue. John Tocci is the Chief Enabling Officer of Tocci Building Companies in Woburn, MA and has been an active member of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ô¤²â on the local and… Read More January 26, 2009
Attend Constructor Expo 2009 to see the latest equipment, tools, products and services you need to operate your company more efficiently and effectively!
Meet with over 140 top equipment manufacturers and service providers, showcasing the newest:
   • Labor saving equipment
   • Innovative… Read More January 25, 2009
View °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ô¤²â Chief Economist Ken Simonson's January 25 presentation on Construction & Materials Outlook.
January 25, 2009
The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ô¤²â’s Supervisory Training Program offers aspiring, as well as veteran, supervisors, an opportunity to develop new skill sets and enhance existing competencies. Over the past several years, I’ve had the opportunity to facilitate STP Units across the United States and the common thread I find… Read More January 25, 2009
The Water Infrastructure Network (WIN) Coalition sent a letter to Senate leaders today asking for inclusion of additional funding for waste water Infrastructure when the package is considered in the Senate.Â
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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ô¤²â partner NACWA has identified $17 billion dollars worth of shovel ready projects and… Read More January 23, 2009
By a party line vote, the House Ways and Means Committee on January 22 passed the tax component of the economic stimulus bill, clearing the measure for House floor consideration. The bill would provide approximately $275 billion in tax relief for individuals, businesses and state and local… Read More January 23, 2009
