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- Back to Work.
- Staff Congress returned to work from its August recess after Labor Day with some major issues involving the construction industry resolved and others awaiting action. That progress paves the way for what could turn out to be a memorable fall ...
- Research articles 2005-11-07
- Industry contemplates impact of a Republican-dominated Congress. (construction industry)
- The Republican sweep of both the U.S. Senate and House in the November mid-term elections changes the legislative outlook for some of the issues that most directly affect the construction industry. The Republican sweep of both the U.S. Senate and House in the November...
- Research articles 1995-01-01
- Contractors lobby Congress on 'job killing' proposals. (Associated Specialty Contractors opposes OSHA reform and proposed ban on hiring permanent replacement workers for striking employees)
- The construction industry trade group Associated Specialty Contractors ASC lobbied heavily, in Apr 1993, in opposition to proposed bills that would reform the Occupational Health and Safety Administration OSHA and prevent employers from hiring permaneThe construction industry trade group Associated Specialty Contractors ASC lobbied heavily, in Apr 1993, in opposition...
- Research articles 1993-05-10
- Construction Industry Launches Postcard Campaign Targeting Congress; Coalition Identifies Road Bill as Missing Link in Economic Recovery
- WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 /U.S. Newswire/ -- As Congress rushes to finish its work for the year, one piece of legislation that could play a key role in the nation's economic recovery is the reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century orWASHINGTON, Nov. 6 /U.S. Newswire/ -- As...
- Research articles 2003-11-06
- The Construction Industry Manufacturers Association (CIMA) has warned Congress not to repeal or reduce the federal gasoline tax as a reaction to higher prices.(Brief Article)
- Instead, it said legislators should address the energy production issues involved with the current increases in gasoline prices. Instead, it said legislators should address the energy production issues involved with the current increases in gasoline prices.
- Research articles 2001-07-01
- No hill of beans: as the 109th Congress enters its second session, the NAHB is ready to work on certain important issues.(regulations in construction industry)
- ONE OF THE NAHB's MOST IMPORTANT REsponsibilities is protecting its members' interests when laws are enacted and policy is set. To this end, we will focus our energy on several legislative priorities as the second session of the 109th Congress moves ONE OF THE NAHB's...
- Research articles 2006-02-01
Additional Resources
- Expert expects 4.5% growth in U.S. highway construction market: ARTBA economist tells analysts his prediction during London seminar.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
- American Road & Transportation Builders Association ARTBA Vice President of Economics and Research William Buechner told European analysts in February that the U.S. highway construction market should grow 4.5 percent in 2005. Dr. Buechner, a Harvard-trained economist who served the Joint Economic...
- Research articles 2005-03-01
- Why the EPA's Endangerment Finding Sets the Stage for Action
- Showing a fine sense of message and timing, the United States entered the first day of the crucial climate change conference in Copenhagen armed with a potentially game-changing decision from the Environmental Protection Agency: Greenhouse gases threaten public health and the environment and must be regulated. EPA's announcement Monday sent...
- News items 2009-12-08
- House members address industry issues: U.S. Representatives McCrery, Andrews talk to union contractors.(Jim McCrery, Robert E. Andrews; Campaign for Quality Construction, National Issues Conference)(Brief Article)
- WASHINGTON, DC -- At the Campaign for Quality Construction, National Issues Conference, sponsored by the Mechanical Contractors Association of America MCAA, National Electrical Contractors Association NECA, and Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association SMACNA, two members of Congress spoke about national legislative issues...
- Research articles 2002-05-13
- Navy Destroyers Will Buoy U.S. Shipbuilders.
- Byline:Richard Sammon With Congress' blessing, the Navy will give the U.S. shipbuilding industry a multibillion-dollar shot in the arm in the next two decades with a series of orders to build a new generation of destroyers. Construction of the first ship...
- Research articles 2004-04-08
- Congressional debate over highway construction funding concerns
- Congressional debate over highway construction funding could leave Wisconsin and other states strapped for cash, but state industry observers said the danger is remote. Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America, said he's worried that tussling among U.S. representatives and senators could spell disaster...
- Research articles 2003-09-05
- Editor's Report.(Editorial)
- By Aram Kalousdian Transportation Financing Challenges Highlighted As the nation continues to move toward alternative sources of energy to power its motor vehicle fleet, Congress must consider other highway user fees to augment the federal gasoline tax in...
- Research articles 2005-02-19
- ARTBA Comments On Transportation Challenges.(American Road and Transportation Builders Association)
- Staff Washington, D.C.-- As the nation continues to move toward alternative sources of energy to power its motor vehicle fleet, Congress must consider other highway user fees to augment the federal gasoline tax in order to finance America's growing transportation needs, the...
- Research articles 2004-10-18
- Housing Secretary Asks for Loan Guarantee Increase for Apartment Units.
- By Mike Snyder, Houston Chronicle Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Mar. 21--Responding quickly to a request from industry leaders, U.S. Housing Secretary Mel Martinez said Tuesday he will ask Congress to raise by 25 percent the limit on federal loan guarantees for ...
- Research articles 2001-03-21
- NIST submits facilities plan to Congress
- Within the next five years, more than 80 percent of the 30-45 year old laboratory facilities at the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST sites in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Boulder, Colorado, will fail to meet the escalating measurement and standard needs of U.S. industry. To fix this problem, major...
- Research articles 1998-07-01
- Travel Roundup: Las Vegas Sands' Macao IPO, Cruise Industry OKs Peepholes, Hong Kong Investors Buy S.F. W Hotel and More
- Las Vegas Sands Corp. may offer Macau IPO to raise cash -- Las Vegas Sands Corp. is considering an initial public offering of its Macao properties along with some business sales to raise a much-needed $3.5 to $4 billion. The company needs about $2 billion to finish a Macau hotel and...
- Blog posts 2009-07-08
- U.A.W. Chief and Senator Gain From Face-Off
- DETROIT — For more than 70 years, the United Automobile Workers union has known who its adversaries were: company executives, foreign automakers and right-to-work advocates who fought its organizing drives. The United Auto Workers' president, Ron Gettelfinger, at a news conference in Detroit on Friday. Now it has another: Senator...
- News items 2009-08-07
- BlackRock, Inc. Q3 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
- Question-and-Answer Session Operator [Operator Instructions]. Your first question comes from Craig Siegenthaler with Credit Suisse. Craig Siegenthaler - Credit Suisse Thanks. The performance fee number, you mentioned international equity hedge funds, can you give us some more detail what's in this number in terms of...
- Earnings calls 2007-10-17
- Faith rests in hybrids, electric
- Beaten down by a global recession and propped up by government money, American automakers will call out a vision of an electric-powered future during the next two days of the auto show in Detroit that's more about survival than sales. Four of the world's largest automakers will either show new...
- News items 2009-08-07
- GM delays Volt engine factory
- DETROIT - General Motors Corp., anxiously awaiting a government loan so it can continue operations into 2009 said Wednesday it will halt one of its most important projects to save money should a Washington bailout fall through. The cash-strapped automaker is putting the breaks on the construction of a factory...
- News items 2009-08-07
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