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House Bill Would Create $50 Billion Infrastructure Fund from Corporate Repatriations

Source: Associated General Contractors
Created: May 24, 2013

Partnership to Build America Act would fund loans with bonds purchased by global corporations in exchange for lower taxes on earnings brought back to the US
2013 Q2 Nonresidential Construction Index Hits Record High

Source: FMI
Created: May 24, 2013

Panelists also report few labor shortages at this time, but 22% expect severe shortages to come
Contractor Faces $84,000 in Proposed Cave-in Hazard Fines

Source: Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Created: May 24, 2013

Accadia Site Contracting Inc. cited with a willful violation for unprotected excavation and two serious violations for water and ladder hazards
Volunteers Install Decorative Concrete at Kentucky Veterans Center

Source: American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)
Created: May 24, 2013

Stained concrete and decorative saw cuts helped convert an under-utilized outdoor space into a therapeutic garden for the residents of Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center

ARTBA-TDF Announces Scholarships to Children of Fallen Highway Workers

Source: American Road & Transportation Builders Association
Created: May 23, 2013

Scholarship recipients will receive financial assistance in their pursuit of higher education
Volvo AB Considering Sale of Volvo Rents

Source: BusinessWeek
Created: May 23, 2013

The Swedish company is exploring a sale of its North American rental unit as it shifts its focus to profitability from sales growth
OSHA Proposing Extension to Crane Operator Certification Requirements

Source: Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Created: May 22, 2013

Proposal would extend certification requirements and existing phase-in requirements by three years to November 10, 2017
BOMAG Hires New Road Building Specialist

Source: Bomag Americas Inc.
Created: May 22, 2013

Tom Kiselica will work directly with BOMAG customers to provide equipment training, demonstrations and machine set-up services for the Northeastern territory

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Rep. Shuster: Obama Budget Missing Transportation Funding Source

News • April 11th, 2013

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) said Wednesday that President Obama did not include a funding source for transportation projects in his proposed budget. Obama's proposal calls for spending $50 billion on immediate road projects and $40 billion on...
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MD Gas Tax Increase Headed for Governor's Signature

News • April 1st, 2013

The Maryland state senate approved the first increase in the state’s gas tax in 20 years, acting to replenish a transportation fund that is rapidly running out of money. The legislation, which transportation officials say would yield $4.4 billion for new projects over the next six years, passed...
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Nonresidential Construction Spending Increased in February 2013

Press Release • April 1st, 2013

Monthly nonresidential construction spending saw a 0.7% increase in February while the total nonresidential spending is up 2.6% from 2012

As a sign of an improving economy, the nation’s nonresidential construction spending rose 0.7 percent in February, according to the April 1 construction spending report by the U.S. Commerce Department. Total nonresidential construction spending presently stands at $575.6 billion on a seasonally...
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Construction Jobs See Largest One-Month Gain in 6 Years