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…
January 5Latest in: News
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…
January 5New 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…
January 5New Coal Industry Rules Adopted by DOI
The Obama administration adopts stricter “cleanup” rules for mining. Darryl Fears, in an article in The Washington Post,…
January 5Industry 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…
January 5Construction 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…
November 30Opinion- 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…
November 23Alternative 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…
November 23Must a Contractor Pay a Subcontractor if Unpaid By The Owner?
One court’s interpretation of “pay when paid” and “pay if paid” clauses. Is a contractor obligated to pay…
November 23NLRB Upholds Arbitrator’s Findings
A recent National Labor Relations Board decision questions whether the Board will continue to automatically defer to arbitration…
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