On October 23, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the Supplemental Final Rule on "Safe Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter: Clarification; Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis." The original rule was a concern to Â鶹ÊÓƵand its members due to the lack of… Read More October 23, 2008
Â鶹ÊÓƵrecently attended a meeting with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Council, where members of the Council reported that two proposed rules critical to contractors who perform federal work are under final review and could publish in the Federal Register in the next 45 days and no later… Read More October 23, 2008
The Americans for Transportation Mobility (ATM) coalition met today with Mort Downey, former DOT Deputy Secretary and currently advisor to the Obama campaign on transportation to discuss the candidate’s positions on these issues. Mr. Downey presented a four page description of Sen. Obama’s… Read More October 21, 2008
A House democratic plan to enact economic stimulus legislation before the end of the year received a boost yesterday as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke tentatively endorsed the idea and the Bush administration softened its opposition. Prior to adjournment, the House passed a stimulus bill… Read More October 21, 2008
At its Fall Board meeting this week, AASHTO approved a proposal from its SAFETEA-LU reauthorization task force to recommend to Congress that next year’s surface transportation legislation authorize $544.5 billion in new funding. This would almost double the $286 billion authorized over six years in… Read More October 21, 2008
November 19, 2008 at 2:00-3:30pm ET. Register today for the Using Electronic Communications on Construction Projects webinar and get insightful and practical tips from the person who led the national effort to create the ConsensusDOCS 200.2 – the new Electronic Communications Protocol Addendum.… Read More October 21, 2008
November 6, 2008 at 2:00-3:30 pm ET. Attendees of What is the Price of Time on a Construction Project? will learn project management best practices regarding delay on a project. An experienced construction professional will provide proven techniques to determine and minimize costs associated… Read More October 21, 2008
As reported Monday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) convened a forum with economic experts to discuss an economic recovery plan for the nation. She announced that she would be calling on the appropriate committee chairmen to conduct hearings on various portions of an economic recovery package in… Read More October 16, 2008
On October 13th, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) convened a forum with economic experts to discuss an economic recovery plan for the nation. She announced that she would be calling on the appropriate committee chairmen to conduct hearings on various portions of an economic recovery package in… Read More October 16, 2008
Â鶹ÊÓƵhas compiled tables of PPIs for construction materials and segments as well as analysis. The data is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly report and covers over 50 construction specific data series.
October 16, 2008