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Management
WY Legislative Committee Backs Diverting Funds to Transportation
Five measures combined could add $48 million to WYDOT budget
Lincoln Highway in western Wyoming
Safety
OSHA Cites Western Municipal Construction for Trench Cave-In Risk
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Proposes to fine MT contractor $74,000 for willful and serious violations
Management
Laborers Intimidated into Striking Quebec Construction Works
Strong-arm tactics oppose bill that cuts union control of project labor
Workforce
Demos a Highlight at Pavement Live
The former NPE West features a change in venue, as well as live demonstrations of paving products.
Management
Seattle's Street Plan is 'Recipe for Disaster'
If the new fee passes referendum in November, the city will have half the funds it needs to stem deterioration.
Safety
Climate Skeptic Admits Error in Doubting Global-Warming Data
Analysis disproves urban heat islands skew temperature data
Management
Senate Panel to Vote on Transportation Bill Next Month
Mark-up November 9 likely signals action on the two-year proposal
Safety
EPA Awards $50 Million for Clean Diesel Projects
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Grants have supported cleaning or replacing more than 50,000 diesel vehicles since 2008
Safety
OSHA Appoints New Chairman for Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Erich J. Staford has been appointed new chair of OSHA's Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health. Staford has nearly 30 years experience in occupational safety and health in the construction industry.
Management
Equipment Financing New Business Volume Up in September 2011
Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation
According to the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association's Survey of Economic Activity, September new business volume up by 25 percent year-over-year, month-to-month and year to date.
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Safety
New Tax Withholding Rule will Cut Construction Jobs, Raise Government Costs
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
AGC contractors say they will raise bids and cut employment, just as the industry is showing recovery
63% of AGC contractors say their profit on government contracts is 3% or less, meaning the withholding rule will force tehm to carry a loss until their taxes for the year are paid.
Safety
CA Truck Operators Must Act Now to Meet CARB Exhaust Regs
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
Order now to get PM filters by January
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