Showing posts with label Construction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Construction. Show all posts

Saturday, May 26, 2012

NH Construction Career Day

New Hampshire Construction Career Day has become a yearly event. High School student from across the state are invited to the Hopkinton State Fairgrounds for a day of hands on construction activities, heavy equipment demonstrations, career counseling, and one-on-one discussions with practitioners. This year's event will be held September 20th and 21st (identical sessions) from 8:00am until noon. Students are bused from their schools to the site. Last year 35 schools and 946 students participated with an appearance by Governor John lynch.

There is a broad group of partners for the event, but exhibitors, volunteers and sponsors are always needed. To get more involved visit the website www.NHCCD.weebly.com

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Proposed Increase to Davis-Bacon Contract Threshold

On October 6, 2011, HR 3135 was introduced. This resolution proposes to amend Title 40 of the United States code, more commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act, by increasing the threshold dollar amount for construction contracts subject to the prevailing wage restrictions.

The bill was introduced by congressman Jeff Duncan (R-SC). This republican-backed resolution currently has 21 republican co-sponsors (none from NH). There is little information available on the bill at this time including any suggested thresholds.

After introduction, a House Resolution is assigned to House Education and Workforce committee. This is very early in the process. It should be noted that the majority of resolutions never make it out of their respective committees.