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MCA Summer Meeting

May 31, 2022
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The Metal Construction Association’s summer meeting, which is scheduled in Rosemont, Illinois June 13-15, will include a panel discussion on the global supply chain, a sustainability presentation, committee and council updates and social opportunities.


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Blending Masonry Products to Achieve a Contemporary Look

April 13, 2022
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While the original commercial passenger terminal was constructed in 1952, it wasn’t until the 1990s—when commuter airlines became more prevalent—that Alpena’s civilian air travel expanded enough to qualify for Federal Airport Improvement funds. By 2018, county and airport officials were ready to update operations by replacing the long-standing terminal with a more expansive and updated facility. 


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VIDEO: What to Know About Independent Contractor Rule Updates

April 12, 2022
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A rule that applies “economic realities” to determining whether a subcontractor is an independent contractor or employee may be back on the table for contractors.


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Nonresidential Construction Spending Projected to Increase Through 2023

January 29, 2022
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According to a new report from AIA, the nonresidential building sector is expected to see a healthy rebound through next year after failing to recover with the broader economy last year.


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PCA Forecasts Cement Consumption Decline

Projections Based on Multiple Economic Recovery Scenarios Due to COVID-19
October 16, 2020
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The Portland Cement Association (PCA) released its annual Fall Forecast which predicts a modest decrease in cement consumption during 2020 and 2021. 


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Senate Republicans’ COVID-19 Relief Measure Will Help Hard-Hit Construction Firms Recover

The HEALS Act Includes Essential Liability, Workforce, Financial & Unemployment Reforms, But Association Will Work to Get Needed Infrastructure Investments Included in Final Relief Measure
July 31, 2020
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The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued a statement in reaction to the release of Senate Republican’s latest coronavirus relief measure, the Heals Act.


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Construction Jobs Rise but Remain Below Recent Peak

Gains in May Reflect Temporary Support from Paycheck Protection Program Loans and Easing of Construction Restrictions, But Hobbled Economy and Tight State and Local Budgets Risk Future Job Losses
June 8, 2020
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Construction employment rebounded by 464,000 jobs in May, but the total remained 596,000 below the latest peak in February and the industry’s 12.7 percent unemployment rate was the highest for May since 2012, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today.


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Recovery From the Effects of COVID-19

NWCB Has Resources To Provide You With Direction When It Comes To Navigating Recent Changes.
June 8, 2020
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Even in normal times, it is very important to understand the notification requirements in your contract with the general contractor or owner. 


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Twenty-Seven Percent of Construction Firms Report Layoffs Since COVID-19 as New Jobs Report Offers Early Snapshot of the Losses

Association Survey Conducted This Week Suggests Industry’s Job Losses are Spreading Rapidly; Officials Call for Additional Federal Measures to Help Avoid Further Layoffs and Economic Pain
April 6, 2020
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The fast-worsening COVID-19 pandemic has triggered layoffs at more than a quarter of construction firms responding to an online survey released today by the Associated General Contractors of America.


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Contractors Should Prepare for a Coronavirus-triggered Recession

March 16, 2020
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“The risk of recession over the next three to six months is arguably more elevated than at any period since 2007,” said economist Anirban Basu, noting that the U.S. economy has been defying predictions in an extended period of growth that's seemed too good to be true for some time.


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