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Construction Aids Kentucky Tornado Victims

MAYFIELD, KY – Eleven families who lost their homes during last year’s tornadoes in western Kentucky were presented new transitional housing earlier this month thanks to the efforts of the local construction industry.

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Construction Adds 16K Jobs

ARLINGTON, VA - Construction firms added 16,000 jobs in August, according to an analysis of federal employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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Feds: No Vaccine Mandates

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Safer Federal Workforce website recently stated: “The federal government will take no action to implement or enforce Executive Order 14042."

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Infrastructure: Predictions And Consequences

NEWARK, N.J. - The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will, like prior situations where funding has become available, expose the inadequacies of many of our states.

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Construction Spending Falls; Labor/Materials Shortages

“Strong demand for construction is being offset by rising materials prices and labor shortages,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, CEO of the AGC

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Infrastructure Act: Eight Months Later

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier this month, the White House released updated fact sheets highlighting how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act is disbursing funds for all 50 states, territories, the District of Columbia, and Tribal communities.

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Contractual Risk Evaluation

HOUSTON - A large portion of an in-house attorney’s job responsibilities is contractual-drafting agreements for the company’s business, internal operations, and vendors. It's one of the most important areas.

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Industry News: Construction Input Costs; Vehicle Safety

ARLINGTON, VA - The price of materials and services used in nonresidential construction jumped 1.1 percent last month, outpacing the rise in contractors’ bid prices.

Remember the Basics: The Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing

NEWARK, N.J. - I learned to think of a contract as basically being a handshake, though I am in no way saying that detailed contracts are not needed.