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New Survey Shows How Nation’s Failure To Invest In Construction ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ & Training Programs Makes It Hard For Firms To Build
August 26, 2024
  ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ & Arcoro Workforce Survey 94 Percent of Construction Firms Report Having a Hard Time Finding Workers to Hire, Undermining Efforts to Build Infrastructure & Other Projects As Industry Calls for Better Federal Workforce Policies The nation’s failure to invest in construction… Read More

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Senate Continues to Debate Stimulus Package
Final Vote Could be as Early as Today At press time, the U.S. Senate was continuing to debate it's more than $900 billion version of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  There are numerous amendments being debated, including one from a bipartisan group of Senators who are working… Read More
February 6, 2009
DOL Reduces Information Required on Davis-Bacon Certified Payroll Records
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule eliminating the requirement that contractors covered by the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts include employees' home addresses and Social Security numbers (SSNs) on weekly certified payroll records submitted to contracting agencies or DOL's… Read More
February 6, 2009
Construction Job-Loss Figures Underscore Urgency Of Stimulus, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Economist Says
"Today's report on job losses underscores the urgency of implementing a job-boosting economic stimulus package focused on infrastructure," said Ken Simonson, chief economist for The Associated General Contractors of America. Simonson commented on the January employment data from the Bureau of Labor… Read More
February 6, 2009
Construction Job-Loss Figures Underscore Urgency Of Stimulus, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Economist Says
"Today's report on job losses underscores the urgency of implementing a job-boosting economic stimulus package focused on infrastructure," said Ken Simonson, chief economist for The Associated General Contractors of America. Simonson commented on the January employment data from the Bureau of Labor… Read More
February 6, 2009
Chief Economist Published in Orlando Sentinel
The Orlando Sentinel today published an op-ed by ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's chief economist Ken Simonson titled "Why Florida Needs Stimulus - Now."  Simonson made the case for infrastructure investment as part of the pending stimulus to create or sustain 23,000 jobs in Florida alone, and 920,000 nationally.  Read the… Read More
February 6, 2009
Be Part of an Exciting New Awards Program
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ of America is now accepting applications for the first ever series of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Excellence Awards. The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Excellence Awards are designed to recognize the most innovative and collaborative training and development programs sponsored by ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Chapters and contractor members. One ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Chapter… Read More
February 6, 2009
Senate Debates Stimulus Package - Final Vote Coming Soon
The U.S. Senate is struggling to finish its work on its nearly $900 billion version of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, with a vote expected by the end of the week. The U.S. House of Representatives passed its $819 billion version by a vote of 244 to 188 on January 28 with no… Read More
February 5, 2009
Obama Issues First Executive Orders on Labor Issues
On January 30, President Obama issued three executive orders favorable to organized labor. The orders include: Notification of Employee Rights Under Federal Labor Laws - reverses an order issued by Pres. Bush requiring federal contractors to post a notice informing workers of "Beck" rights (the… Read More
February 5, 2009
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Discourages Members of Congress from Cosponsoring (So-called) Employee Free Choice Act
While supporters of the (so-called) Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) are making a push to introduce this legislation in the House very soon and are making a last call for original cosponsors of the bill, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is working to discourage cosponsorship of the "card check" bill. ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ opposes the Employee… Read More
February 5, 2009
Recycling and Reuse Tips
In recent years, contractors have found savings in recycling and reuse on the jobsite.  Although the process requires some extra effort, with proper preparation recycling and using recycled materials can help contractors increase their impact. When individuals discuss recycling and reuse of… Read More
February 5, 2009

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