Recently added articles from Underground Construction:
Always a need for education.(EDITOR'S LOG)
Sep 01, 2009; ... I was pleasantly surprised recently when the annual American Society of Civil Engineers' Pipeline Conference experienced strong attendance. With the state of the economy and many cities and consulting engineering firms limiting travel, it was impressive to see such a large crowd show up ...
Economic stimulus impact on utility construction.(NEWSline: Latest Industry Developments)
Sep 01, 2009 ... Griff Morris, managing director of utilities business development with FMI, recently discussed the economic stimulus and its impact on utility construction at the CMAA Leadership Forum in Scottsdale, AZ. Morris noted there is $16.8 billion available for utility construction ...
Infrastructure spending to fall in 2009 despite stimulus.(NEWSline: Latest Industry Developments)
Sep 01, 2009 ... Despite an infusion of federal stimulus funds, infrastructure spending in the U.S. is still expected to decline 4.3 percent in 2009. According to the Second Quarter 2009 U.S. Infrastructure Market Analysis from IHS Global Insight's Construction Service, the infrastructure market has been a ...
Urban areas quest for broadband funds.(NEWSline: Latest Industry Developments)
Sep 01, 2009 ... The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act has targeted $7.2 billion to bring broadband to more Americans, and now underserved urban areas are eligible for the grants as well as rural regions. The money had been primarily aimed at expanding broadband service to rural areas, but ...
New Immigration Enforcement reviews of contractor practices.(NEWSline: Latest Industry Developments)
Sep 01, 2009 ... Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials launched a new worksite enforcement campaign targeting employers and their I-9 practices. ICE issue Notices of Inspection to 652 businesses nationwide. This announcement marks the shift in enforcement form the Bush ...