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Thank You for Joining Us at CSC 2016!
We’d like to thank everyone who came to this year’s Construction SuperConference in Las Vegas! We hope you were informed and inspired, and discovered new ideas and solutions for your projects and facilities while catching up and connectin
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Opinion—A Blueprint for Expediting Federal Building Permits
Sen. Dan Sullivan’s proposals are worth considering. Revitalizing federal construction projects is a two-step process. First, Congress and the White House must pass legislation that provides funding. Second, federal permitting procedures must be ra
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Major Water Infrastructure Bill is Now Law
The bill should provide construction funding for the long-term On Dec. 16, 2016, President Obama signed into law the Water Infrastructure Improvements Act (WIIN) authorizing $10.3 billion for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water infrastructure projects
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New Accounting Rules Raise Challenges for Publically Traded Companies
Compliance with new SEC requirements can be time consuming and difficult. The federal government has established new revenue-recognition rules for publically traded companies. According to an article in The Wall Street Journal by Tatyana Shumsky, thi
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New Coal Industry Rules Adopted by DOI
The Obama administration adopts stricter “cleanup” rules for mining. Darryl Fears, in an article in The Washington Post, reports that the Obama Administration, in conjunction with the U.S Department of the Interior, has been working for seven yea
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Industry Lobbyists Are Preparing for a Pro-Business Congress
The construction industry can benefit greatly if Republicans undo parts of the Obama legacy. For eight years the liberal agenda of President Obama has shaped national policy. Congress has been gridlocked and has passed little legislation of consequen
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Construction SuperConference 2016 is Just a Few Days Away
The 2016 Construction SuperConference (CSC) is just a few days away and there is still time to register and earn your CLE credits plus you can take advantage of savings off the on-site rates. Click here to review UPDATED state-specific credentials.
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Opinion- A Healthy Construction Industry Reflects a Healthy Economy
The election has made clear what should have already been obvious—the key to economic vitality in the United States is the creation of decent paying, long-term jobs for the middle class. The construction industry was for many years the main source
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Alternative Energy Development Will Continue Under Trump
Development of wind and solar power will continue to grow and thrive regardless of federal policies. President-elect Donald Trump promised during the election campaign to revitalize the coal industry. He intimated that federal tax credits for renewab