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CHICAGO (September 27, 2013) - The National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA), in conjunction with the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the House and Senate Steel Caucuses, will host a free public event and student steel bridge display at the Rayburn House Office Building (Room B339) on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. The event kicks off this year's SteelDay, which takes place nationwide Oct.
(September 26, 2013) - Construction employment expanded in 194 metro areas, declined in 88 and was stagnant in 57 between August 2012 and August 2013, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials added that despite the widespread gains, construction employment reached peak levels for August in only 19 of 339 metro areas.
WEST FARGO, N.D. (September 2013) - Bobcat Company has announced the “I Have an Idea” contest where contestants can provide their Bobcat accessory ideas starting September 25.
USGBC Project Haiti to be Called William Jefferson Clinton Children's Center, Aiming for LEED Platinum
NEW YORK (Sept. 25, 2013) — U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) President, CEO and Founding Chair Rick Fedrizzi announced that their Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Commitment to Action, a LEED-registered orphanage and children’s facility that USGBC will construct in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, will officially be named the William Jefferson Clinton Children's Center.
August new business down 7 percent year-over-year, down 11 percent month-to-month, up 8 percent year-to-date.
WASHINGTON (September 24, 2013) — The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $725 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new business volume for August was $6.4 billion, down 7 percent compared to volume in August 2012.
Bipartisan agreement provides groundwork for future infrastructure legislation.
WASHINGTON (Sept. 19, 2013) - Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) applauds the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on unanimously approving the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). The bill now awaits a vote by the full House of Representatives. The Senate previously passed a WRRDA bill in May, 2013. Upon the Committee's passage of the bill, AEM President Dennis Slater issued the following statement:
Despite job growth in some states, AGC warns that the construction industry remains vulnerable.
(September 20, 2013) - Construction employment increased in 26 states between July and August and in 35 states for the year, according to an analysis of Labor Department data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned, however, that construction employment remains below peak levels in most states and warned of the potential impact of a halt in federal construction investments.