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July 15, 2024
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Metropolitan Area Construction Employment - May
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294 OUT OF 337 METRO AREAS LOSE CONSTRUCTION JOBS FROM MAY 2009 TO 2010, REFLECTING WEAK DEMAND & OVERDUE INFRASTRUCTURE BILLS Most Jobs Added in Columbus, Ohio While Eau Claire, Wisconsin Has Highest Rate of Job Growth; Chico, California Has Highest Rate of Decline and Chicago Loses Most Jobs… Read More
June 30, 2010
Part III: How Can Contractors Stay Informed of New Rules Coming Out of U.S. EPA?
Recent upgrades to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new "Rulemaking Gateway" offers small businesses "an easy way" to track most rulemakings, according to the Agency.  This website provides an overview of EPA's priority rulemakings that are currently under development. It also… Read More
June 30, 2010
AGC Explores New Federal Rules for Stormwater Runoff from Construction Sites, Provides In-Depth Analysis
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized new stormwater requirements that will impact nearly every construction and development project in the United States.  Penalties for violating these "Construction and Development Effluent Limitations Guidelines" (C&D ELG) may… Read More
June 30, 2010
294 Out of 337 Metro Areas Lose Construction Jobs From May 2009 to 2010
Construction employment continued to suffer significant declines in the majority of metropolitan areas, according to an analysis of federal employment data released Wednesday by AGC. The figures reflect continued weak private, state and local demand as well as a lack of long-term projects caused by… Read More
June 30, 2010
EPA Delays Enforcement of Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it will delay enforcement of the new Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (RRP) regulations.  The Agency issued a memorandum providing renovation firms and workers additional time to obtain necessary training and… Read More
June 30, 2010
San Diego Chapter Wins PLA Victory for Members
AGC's San Diego Chapter teamed up with other local groups to help pass initiatives that banned project labor agreements (PLAs) in Chula Vista and Oceanside, Calif. In addition, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors passed a no-PLA ordinance for county work.  Their efforts were counted as one… Read More
June 29, 2010
EPA Takes First Step in Regulating Coal Ash
On May 4, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed the first-ever national rules related to the disposal and management of coal ash from coal-fired power plants.  Coal combustion wastes, including coal ash or fly ash, are widely used in construction applications. The agency will publish a… Read More
June 29, 2010
Senate Rejects Resolution to Block EPA from Using Clean Air Act to Stop Construction Projects
The U.S. Senate rejected 47 to 53 a motion to proceed to a resolution that would block the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.  Six Democrats joined their Republican colleagues in support of the motion. S. J. Res. 26 was introduced… Read More
June 28, 2010
Senate, White House Discuss Path Forward on Energy and Climate Legislation
Following the President's primetime Oval Office address in mid-June on the Gulf oil spill, Senate Democratic leaders and the White House are trying to reach a consensus on a path forward for Senate consideration of a comprehensive energy and climate change bill.  While Senate Majority Leader Harry… Read More
June 28, 2010
May Offers Very Slight Improvement in the Overall Economy
According to the Wall Street Journal, the economy showed moderate recovery during the month of May.  The Federal Reserve's beige book report showed the twelve Federal Reserve districts showed improvement, although this growth was only considered "modest." Consumer spending, tourism, manufacturing… Read More
June 28, 2010

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