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Construction Dive
ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu said the lower prices are good news for contractors, but are hurting those in "commodity-rich communities," including Alaska, North Dakota, New Mexico and Oklahoma, where the states' economies are already struggling. Lower material prices could further drive the recent boom in construction projects — especially in the commercial and multifamily sectors — as builders look to capitalize on the cheaper commodities.
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Fox News
A Republican lawmaker is moving to impeach the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, accusing her of committing perjury and making false statements in testimony to Congress — though the impeachment bid seems unlikely to succeed.
Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar introduced the resolution seeking the ouster of EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. In a letter to members of Congress requesting co-sponsors, Gosar specifically claimed McCarthy perjured herself when testifying on the Clean Water Rule, on how the rule was drafted and its legal justification.
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PRWire
Timber is becoming an increasingly popular choice for doors and windows for those who are renovating or modernizing their homes in the Perth, Washington area. One strong proponent of timber doors and windows is Tish Thompson, Office Administrator for Fremantle Door & Window, a company that provides custom built doors and windows in the Perth area.
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By Michael J. Berens
 After another disappointing start to the year, housing appears to have gained traction. Industry sources are reporting prerecession levels of activity. Builder and realtor confidence are up, boosted by positive signs in both the single-family and multifamily sectors. The general consensus appears to be that housing construction will continue to grow for the remainder of the year, at a gradual pace but perhaps with more consistency than in previous years.
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Associated General Contractors of America
An overwhelming majority of construction firms report trouble finding qualified craft workers to fill key spots as demand for construction continues to rebound in many parts of the country, according to the results of an industry-wide Associated General Contractors of America survey. Association officials called for new career and technical school programs, as well as other workforce measures to offset the labor shortages that are forcing firms to change how they operate and pose risks to workplace safety.
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Small Business Trends
Marketing through social media is all the rage. And you know websites are important to business. But should you be tackling both for your business? If so, how do you do it so it makes sense? Check out these tips on how to make both, or one, work for you.
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For Construction Pros
If trust is not present within your crew, project team or executive team, you will not have teamwork. Team members do not have to like each other, but they have to trust one another. Being confident that each member "has my back" when needed and will defend each member is huge toward building a team culture of trust.
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