The nation is focused on getting the economy back on track and an important component of the economic stimulus package is substantial investment in our national water infrastructure. When Congress returns in January one the top issues they will tackle is a stimulus package with a substantial infrastructure component. ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ has been working to educate Congress and the incoming Administration with the help of our industry allies such as APWA, AWWA , NACWA and the WIN Coalition. ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is working with our partners to obtain and share data on water and wastewater projects that are ready to go which will provide much needed jobs in this time of financial uncertainty.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ of America is excited to announce this year's Highway & Utilities Contractors Issues Meeting, to be held from February 5th-7th, 2009 at the La Quinta Resort and Club in Palm Springs, California. This meeting is the premier gathering for contractors and related businesses involved in every aspect of highway and utility construction to hear about and discuss issues and trends in these markets, so mark your calendars now!Some of the Issues on the Agenda:Construction Industry Ethics and Compliance Program: Why You Need One, How to ImplementFlorida's Success with Disputes Resolution Boards for All Sized projectsPreparing Your Company for a Minneapolis Bridge DisasterOutlook on the New Congress and AdministrationSAFETEA-LU Reauthorization and Wastewater Trust FundImpact of Tight Credit Market on Public Works FundingFor more information and to register, visit the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ website.
Thanks to the hard work and persistence of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ of America, our network of members, and Chapter partners, Liquid Assets: The Story of Our Water Infrastructure is being viewed nationwide.
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 the upcoming weeks.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) convened a forum with economic experts to discuss an economic recovery plan for the nation on Monday. Prior to the meeting, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi urging her to consider economic stimulus initiatives that will positively impact economic activity, including provisions to boost the construction industry.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ of America is excited to announce the 2009 Highway & Utilities Contractors Issues Meeting, to be held February 5 -7, 2009 at the La Quinta Resort and Club in Palm Springs, California. This meeting is the premier gathering place for contractors and related businesses involved in every aspect of highway and utility construction to hear about and discuss issues and trends in these markets.
On September 16, 2008, Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX.) Chairwoman of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, and Ranking Member Rep.  John Boozman (R-AR.) sent a letter to all four hundred and thirty five members of the U.S. House of Representatives urging their colleagues and staff to view the Liquid Assets documentary.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ of America is excited to announce this year's Highway & Utilities Contractors Issues Meeting, to be held from February 5th-7th, 2009 at the La Quinta Resort and Club in Palm Springs, California.This meeting is the premier gathering for contractors and related businesses involved in every aspect of highway and utility construction to hear about and discuss issues and trends in these markets, so mark your calendars now!Visit the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ website for online registration and addtional information.For additional Information please contact Perry L. Fowler at fowlerp@agc.org, or (703) 837-5321.
Photo: Chairwoman Johnson (D-TX) and Art Daniel (AR Daniel Construction Services Inc., Cedar Hill, TX), Vice-Chairman of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Municipal &Utilities Division.
The Municipal & Utilities Division has created a survey for our members and wants input from you to help set our goals for the coming years.If you have not taken the survey yet, please click here.For more information on the survey and M&U activities please contact Perry L. Fowler at fowlerp@agc.org or (703) 837-5321.