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Management
Construction Employment Rises in Just 19 States and DC in November, Falls in 24
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
AZ and CA had the worst monthly losses; RI and NY had the largest monthly gains
Management
NC Gas Tax to Increase 4 Cents in 2012
Six-month adjustment to gas taxes could mean more road and bridge repair in the state
Management
Stalled Transportation Funding Makes Top 5 Political Stories in PA
Gov. Tom Corbett indicates that taking action on his own transportation-funding commission's recommendations would likely have to wait until the economy improved
Safety
NTSB Recommends Ban on Driver Cell Phone Use
Fatal accident caused by texting teen prompts recommendation for a universal cell-phone ban
Management
ABC Files Suit Against Union Representation Election Proposal
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
ABC-led coalition files lawsuit to block implementation of rule shortening the time frame of union representation elections
Safety
Free Training on Construction Fall Protection at AGC Safety Conference
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
One-day train-the-trainer program on construction fall protection on January 10, 2012
Safety
ProFlex 925F(x)OD Gloves
Ergodyne Corp.
Proflex 925 Xod 1
Safety
MEWPs for Managers Covers All the Bases
International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
“It makes you totally aware of every possible danger. I now pay more attention to planning and control, and doing the risk assessment."
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Workforce
The Value Proposition
Signature Worldwide
Deliver Value to Your Customers by Exceeding Expectations
Customerservice 10566013
Management
Dealer Programs Service You and Your Trucks
Commercial business programs can simplify a fleet manager's life and minimize vehicle downtime.
BusinessLink offers free membership and benefits that include 24/7 towing, no charge shuttle service, first in maintenance bay for maintenance and repair and vehicle loaners to keep you on the job.
Infrastructure
Unadjusted Gas Taxes Cost State DOTs $10 Billion Each Year
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
Federal gas tax has lost 41% of its value since it was last raised in 1993
Management
Equipment and Software Investment Expected to Rise in 2012
Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation
Report forecasts investment in equipment and software will grow by 9% in 2012
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