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  • SFAA Members Take Construction Bill to Congress
    WASHINGTON (May 7, 2014) — Nearly two dozen representatives from Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA) member companies, along with SFAA staff, met with members of Congress, mostly in the
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  • Corporate partnership adds Diesel Technology – Komatsu program at NDSCS
    Partnership aligns dealership needs for qualified Komatsu technicians with opportunities for NDSCS students.
    Read More →: Corporate partnership adds Diesel Technology – Komatsu program at NDSCS

  • ABC Congratulates National Craft Champions and Craft Professional and Instructor of the Year
    WASHINGTON (May 5, 2014) – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today announced the winners of its National Craft Championships and the Craft Instructor of the Year and Craft Professional of the
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  • Construction Unemployment Rate Declines to Seven-Year Low of 9.4 Percent
    Payrolls rise by 32,000 jobs in April to 6 million, the highest level since June 2009.
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  • Construction Spending Edges Higher in March
    Housing and private nonresidential categories rise, but public outlays drop to seven-year low.
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  • U.S. Green Building Council Releases Ranking of Top 10 Countries for LEED Outside the U.S.
    WASHINGTON (May 1, 2014) — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released its ranking of the top 10 countries for LEED outside of the U.S., demonstrating the global reach of
    Read More →: U.S. Green Building Council Releases Ranking of Top 10 Countries for LEED Outside the U.S.

  • Capital Safety Acquires Altiseg
    Company expands business in Brazil.
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  • Vote Will Change Plumbing Codes to Ensure Insulation of Hot Water Pipes
    The changes in plumbing codes are intended to reduce hot water waste and save Americans time and money.
    Read More →: Vote Will Change Plumbing Codes to Ensure Insulation of Hot Water Pipes

  • Construction Employment Increases in 197 of 339 Metro Areas Between March 2013 and 2014
    Despite growth in employment, AGC officials say construction jobs could be at risk if Congress allows billions in highway funding to come to a halt this summer when the federal Highway
    Read More →: Construction Employment Increases in 197 of 339 Metro Areas Between March 2013 and 2014

  • U.S. Green Building Council Launches Real-Time Green Building Data Resource
    Online state market briefs promote information transparency with LEED green building data and activity.
    Read More →: U.S. Green Building Council Launches Real-Time Green Building Data Resource

  • MEGAPRO Launches Fundraising Initiative in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
    (April 23, 2014) – MEGAPRO has partnered with BreastCancer.org to launch “Putting the Screws to Cancer,” a North American-wide fundraising initiative to provide donations and build awareness in the fight against
    Read More →: MEGAPRO Launches Fundraising Initiative in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

  • Obama Administration Announces Another Keystone XL Delay
    (April 21, 2014) – On April 19, the U.S. State Department announced it is delaying the Keystone XL pipeline’s National Interest Determination (NID) phase due to the “uncertainty” created by a
    Read More →: Obama Administration Announces Another Keystone XL Delay

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