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What 2017 Brought in P3 Legislation and What to Expect in 2018

by Vic Lance | Jan 30, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Surety Bonding

In 2017, several states enacted P3 legislation that allows or expands the use of partnerships for public projects. That trend is likely to continue in 2018, along with requiring surety bonds in P3 contracts.

Gauging the Swing of the Republican Pendulum

by Vance Walter | Oct 23, 2017
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Gravity is a force of nature that the GOP will need to defy in 2018.

The Year of Optimism in Construction

by Chris Swan | Sep 14, 2017
Economy | Infrastructure | Legislation | Markets

In the first half of 2017, it looked like the good old days of construction were making a comeback. Next year may be better than 2017, especially if Congress delivers on infrastructure and taxes.

What Merit Shop Contractors Should Expect From the Trump Administration

by Maury Baskin | May 23, 2017
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Construction industry leaders are already seeing a sharp contrast with the anti-business agenda of the Obama administration.

‘Volks’ Rule Overturned

by Construction Executive | Apr 28, 2017
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

President Trump signed a resolution into law eliminating the Obama administration’s “Volks” rule.

Trump Administration Targets 50 U.S. Infrastructure Projects Worth Over $137B

by Construction Executive | Mar 30, 2017
Culture | Infrastructure | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Markets

The Trump administration has compiled a preliminary list of 50 high-priority “emergency and national security” infrastructure projects valued at more than $137 billion and has solicited the nation’s governors for input.

House Passes Legislation to Block ‘Blacklisting’ Rule

by Construction Executive | Mar 6, 2017
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

In February, the U.S. House of representatives passed H.J. Res. 37 to block implementation of Executive Order 13673, known as the “blacklisting” rule, through the Congressional Review Act (CRA).

Final Rule Revises EEO Framework for National Apprenticeship Act

by Construction Executive | Mar 3, 2017
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration issued a final rule updating the equal employment opportunity regulations that impact the National Apprenticeship Act of 1937. Current regulations prohibit discrimination in registered apprenticeship...
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