AGC has 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.
March 18, 2009
The producer price index (PPI) for finished goods in February slipped 0.1% before seasonal adjustment (but rose 0.1%, seasonally adjusted) and 1.3% over 12 months, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Tuesday. The PPI for inputs to construction industries dropped 0.6% for the month and… Read More March 18, 2009
AGC of America is a proud cosponsor of the 4th Annual Airport Project Delivery Systems Summit on June 3-4, 2009 in Savannah, Georgia. If you are involved in airport construction, you won’t want to miss this important event, presented by AGC of America, Airports Council International-NA, and the… Read More March 18, 2009
It will cost less to get publicly-funded construction projects started in South Dakota now that Governor Mike Rounds has signed legislation authorizing the use of ConsensusDOCS, documents jointly drafted by Owners, Contractors, Subcontractors and Surety professionals who are represented by 22… Read More March 17, 2009
Last week, the "so-called" Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) was introduced in both the House and the Senate. While H.R. 1409 had 223 cosponsors and S. 560 had 40 cosponsors, the total number of cosponsors was less than supporters had hoped, indicating that businesses and other groups in opposition… Read More March 16, 2009
At last week's AGC Annual Convention, Michael Kenig, Vice Chair of Holder Construction in Atlanta, GA became chairman of the AGC Building Division. Dirk Elsperman of Tarlton Corp. in St. Louis, MO completed his term at the Convention. Mike is a member of the AGC Executive Board, recently served… Read More March 13, 2009
This week, the "so-called" Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) was introduced in both the House and the Senate. While H.R. 1409 had 223 cosponsors and S. 560 had 40 cosponsors, the total number of cosponsors was less than supporters had hoped, indicating that businesses and other groups in opposition… Read More March 12, 2009
The U.S. House of Representatives today approved a bill to reauthorize two federal programs that provide financing for wastewater infrastructure upgrades, repair and reconstruction. The vote was 317 to 101 in support of H.R. 1262, the Water Quality Investment Act of 2009.
The bill would provide a… Read More March 12, 2009
President Obama Wednesday quietly signed into law the $410 billion Omnibus Appropriations Act for FY 2009, officially completing work on last year's budget process. The Senate approved the bill late Tuesday, after delaying the vote on final passage for several days due to concerns over whether… Read More March 12, 2009
What companies are required to offer the COBRA subsidy?
COBRA generally applies to plans sponsored by employers with more than 20 employees. Many states have similar requirements for small plans providing benefits through an insurance company. The premium reduction is available for plans covered by… Read More March 12, 2009
