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  • Jack Austhof, Sobie Company Inc., Dutton, Mich., to Serve as 2013-14 President of the American Subcontractors Association

    LAS VEGAS, NEV. –  The American Subcontractors Association announced the results of its 2013 national election on March 22, 2013, and Jack Austhof, Sobie Company Inc., Dutton, Mich., will take office on July 1, 2013, as 2013-14 president of ASA. “In every way that ASA works on behalf of subcontractors, ASA seeks to reach a higher standard,” Austhof said. “As your president, I will work to ensure that ASA continues not just to meet your expectations — but also to exceed them.” Austhof is president and owner of Sobie Company, an interior finishing company. He joined the firm as a carpenter in 1979 and purchased the firm in 1994. The company works on projects ranging from large residential to multi-million dollar commercial projects. Prior to…
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  • Atlas Copco listed among World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute

    The ethical ranking recognizes companies that introduce best practices into corporate ethics.
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  • Concrete Industry Management Program Releases Annual Report for 2011-2012

    SILVER SPRING, Md. (March 27, 2013) – The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program, a business-intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management, has announced the release of their 2011-2012 Annual Report. Compiled by the National Steering Committee (NSC), the report was distributed last month at World of Concrete in Las Vegas. Highlights of the 2011-2012 CIM Annual Report include: • Reports from all committees (education, marketing/public relations, auction, finance and long-range planning) • Institutional reports from all CIM programs • Industry patron profiles • Profiles of CIM graduates • Executive board member profiles For more information about the CIM program and to download a copy of the annual report and executive summary, visit www.concretedegree.com.
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  • Businesses Face New Fee for Employee Benefits Plans under Health Care Reform

    March 26, 2013 – The IRS has issued a final rule that employers who offer various benefit plans must pay a fee to fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), which was established by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The fee will be assessed on plan sponsors and issuers of individual and group policies for policy or plan years ending after Sept. 30, 2012. The first year of the fee is due July 31, 2013, and is equal to $1 per covered life per year. “Even though this fee may seem insignificant, this is one of many fees that will increase the cost to provide insurance to employees under the PPACA,” said Anita Baker, employee benefit plans managing partner at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP….
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  • Wacker Neuson Presents 2012 Technician of the Year Award

    Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.(March, 25, 2013) – Wacker Neuson, a global manufacturer of light and compact equipment, has presented its first annual Technician of the Year Award for 2012.  The award is designed to acknowledge dealer technicians that take ownership and pride in supporting the Wacker Neuson brand. Nick Pearcy, Logan Contractors Supply, Olathe, KS is the first dealer technician to receive Wacker Neuson’s Technician of the Year Award.  Pearcy has worked for Logan Contractors Supply since 2005 and has been a great asset to both organizations in the service and troubleshooting of equipment.  Pearcy challenges himself to find solutions and efficient procedures prior to making costly repairs or adjustments.  He has established a strong working relationship with Wacker Neuson’s support and training groups allowing an…
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  • The American Subcontractors Association Announces Industry Awards

    LAS VEGAS, Nev. (March 25, 2013) – The American Subcontractors Association presented its 2012 National Construction Best Practices Awards to five construction contractors that demonstrate an extraordinary level of commitment to best industry practices, such as safety management, prompt payment, prompt processing of change requests and claims, and effective project scheduling and coordination. The awards recipients are: • Alberici Constructors, St. Louis, Mo.• Bigane Paving, Chicago, Ill.• High Construction, Lancaster, Pa.• Limestone Building Group, Tanner, Ala.• Rhodey Construction, St. Louis, Mo. “ASA is proud to honor these contractors for upholding superior business practices in the construction industry,” said 2012-13 ASA President Walter Bazan Jr., Bazan Painting Company, St. Louis, Mo. The awards program’s rigorous criteria, established by the ASA Task Force on Ethics in the…
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  • AEM Hall of Fame Nominations Open in April

    Prepare now to submit your candidates for induction.
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  • NAHB Reports Growing Labor Shortages

    Shortages are impeding the housing and economic recovery, according the NAHB’s study.
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  • Equipment Lease Finance Industry Confidence Levels Off in March

    Confidence levels remain low due to continued political uncertainty.
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  • America’s Infrastructure Improves from D to D+ on National Report Card

    American Society of Civil Engineers’ analysis finds investment and innovative solutions led to improvements in six sectors since 2009.
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  • Understand the Affordable Care Act

    As we head into 2013 and the third year of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), construction business owners need to be aware of the additional fees that will be assessed on insurers and employers that provide self-insured plans. These fees will increase the cost of providing a group health plan for your employees. The factors that affect the onset or avoidance of additional costs under the pay-or-play provisions of the ACA are the following: •    Number of full-time employees currently waiving health insurance: The individual mandate requires everyone to be enrolled in some basic level of health insurance coverage starting January 1, 2014. Therefore, individuals who have foregone coverage in the past have an incentive to obtain health insurance. If employer-sponsored insurance…
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  • Construction Materials Prices Increase in February and for the Year

    Prices for Diesel Up By 7.2 Percent in One Month, While Gypsum, Insulation, Lumber and Plywood Prices Continue to Climb
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