Business Holds Steady; Signs of Stress to Come>>
While the CAGC Construction Barometer for 4th quarter 2007 was virtually unchanged (down 0.8%) from previous quarter, signs of increasing stress were present across the year-end indicators.

Register Now for Construction Law Update>>
CAGC and Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP will present the 2008 Carolinas Construction Law Update Conference for all CAGC members June 3-4 in Charlotte. A golf tournament and barbeque will be held the final day.

Construction Economy Update: News from Your AGC Chief Economist>>
Nationally, construction spending in March totaled $1.12 trillion, down 1.1% from February. Growth was largest for communication (such as cell towers, TV broadcast towers and data centers); lodging (hotels and resorts); manufacturing; and power.

CAGC Feature of the Week: Highway-Heavy Division Meeting>>
Don't delay-- register now for the Highway-Heavy Division Meeting June 26-29 at Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms, South Carolina.

AGC Feature of the Week: Public-Private Partnerships>>
AGC of America presents the Contractors' Risk and Opportunities with Public-Private Partnerships workshop May 21 in Charlotte. The workshop is designed to explain the implication of public-private partnerships (PPPs) for contractors and the role of PPPs as an alternative to the public works development process.

North Carolina Government Relations-- News Impacting Your Business>>
• NC Voters Approve Nearly $800 Million for Construction Projects
• State lawmakers returned to Raleigh
• The Governor's Budget
• HUB Office Input
• Drought Legislation Likely

South Carolina Government Relations-- News Impacting Your Business>>
• Immigration Reform Debate
• Copper Legislation
• Highway Funding Filibuster

This Just In! North Carolina Construction Industry Headlines>>

This Just In! South Carolina Construction Industry Headlines>>