CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS CAUGHT BETWEEN RISING MATERIALS COSTS AND STAGNANT PRICES FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS CAUGHT BETWEEN RISING MATERIALS COSTS AND STAGNANT PRICES FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: ""

Construction industry hiring workers

Construction industry hiring workers: "

In a sure sign that the construction season is underway, the nonresidential construction industry gained 9,200 jobs in April, according to the May 7 employment report by the U.S. Labor Department.

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Concern over lack of progress in construction industry

Concern over lack of progress in construction industry: "

Construction has a oefallen considerably shorta of the progress hoped for 12 years ago when the ground breaking Rethinking Construction report was published, a leading engineer and promoter of best practice said last week.

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Typographical Error in 2009 IBC Wood Structural Panel Shear Wall Table 2306.3

Typographical Error in 2009 IBC Wood Structural Panel Shear Wall Table 2306.3: "

Unfortunately 2009 IBC (in at least the first and second printings) TABLE 2306.3 WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL SHEAR WALLS unintentionally omits several panel thicknesses (3/8, 7/16, 15/32 and 19/32-inch) from the Sheathing, plywood siding except Group 5 Species panel grade section. This unintentional omission is acknowledged by ICC staff and an errata is in the works.

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CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ADDS ANOTHER 14,000 JOBS IN APRIL AS THE NUMBER AND SCOPE OF STIMULUS-FUNDED PROJECTS CONTINUES TO GROW

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ADDS ANOTHER 14,000 JOBS IN APRIL AS THE NUMBER AND SCOPE OF STIMULUS-FUNDED PROJECTS CONTINUES TO GROW: ""

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR WITHHOLDING PROPOSAL

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR WITHHOLDING PROPOSAL: "The California Chamber of Commerce follows legislation and tries to protect California businesses. There is currently a proposal looming that will force small businesses to make interest free loans to the state. It would require businesses and public agencies to withhold 3% of payments to independent contractors. This money would be sent to the Franchise Tax Board instead of being in the independent contractors pocket, thereby making them able to keep their business going. This will severely hurt small businesses because of the tax compliance requirements that will need to be implemented and further hurt those that are independent contractors because they will be missing out on 3% of their income until they file their California taxes (if they file) and get a refund.

If you are interested in finding out more information, visit http://www.calchamber.com/alert/alert_2-5-10-4.htm

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AIA's Effort to Eliminate Retainage Fee Pays Off

AIA's Effort to Eliminate Retainage Fee Pays Off: "Federal contracting officers will no longer be required to withhold 10 percent of fees for architectural and engineering services, following a four-year effort spearheaded by the AIA."

D.R. Horton posts surprise profit, shares rally

D.R. Horton posts surprise profit, shares rally: "

No. 2 U.S. homebuilder D.R. Horton Inc reported a quarterly profit and a sharp increase in orders on Friday, surprising Wall Street and sending shares up across the sector.

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