Associated Builders and Contractors
New Legislation Will Guarantee Fair and Open Competition on Federal Construction Projects
Associated Builders and Contractors today voiced its strong support for the Government Neutrality in Contracting Act H.R. 735, a measure introduced by Rep. John Sullivan R-Okla. that will “promote and ensure open competition on federal and federally funded construction projects.” A government-mandated PLA is a contract that requires construction projects to be awarded only to [...]
Construction economist for ABC forecasts slightly better 2011
The economy is not close to returning to the boom time prior to the recession, but some improvements have taken place over the past year, Anirban Basu said. And at least things are no worse than they were a year ago, said Basu, chief economist for Associated Builders and Contractors. “‘Not as worse’ is the [...]