Lessons Learned from Dakota Pipeline Permitting Process
The permitting process for major projects is a complicated, disorganized boondagle. The permitting process for large, multistate infrastructure…
February 22Latest in: News
“Blacklist Provision” On Hold
The Obama Administration rules requiring contractors to report “violations” are now on hold. An article in Federal Construction…
February 22Thank 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…
January 5Opinion—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 5Major 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 23