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Are You in Compliance with the New EPA Lead Regulation?>>
Under a new U.S. EPA rule, all renovation work in apartments, child-care facilities and schools built before 1978 must be performed by an EPA-certified firm using workers trained and certified to follow the requirements of EPA's Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) program.

Shift Happens: Trends & Issues Affecting Our Industry>>
For members who missed CAGC's Annual Convention, view the well-received slide-show presentation by FMI's Mike Clancy, "Shift Happens." Click here for an introductory video.

Is Your Bank At Risk?>>
(From msnbc.msn.com) The number of banks with risky levels of bad loans rose only slightly in the last quarter of 2009, partly because the FDIC closed so many failing banks, according to federal data analyzed by the Investigative Reporting Workshop at American University in Washington. Here are four ways to check your financial institution.

Former CAGC Chair Named Charlotte Woman of the Year>>
Congratulations to past Carolinas AGC Chair Pat Rodgers, chief executive of Rodgers Builders Inc., for being named the 2009 Charlotte Woman of the Year.

Construction Economy Update: News from Your AGC Chief Economist>>
The national construction industry jobless rate hits 27.1%; economy grows, construction still lags.

FOCUS ON: Workforce Management>>
Want up-to-the-minute info, including interesting bits of information and conversation regarding HR issues? Then follow your CAGC Human Resources Committee on Twitter! Have news or items of interest regarding workforce management and employee relations? Email them to UnionFree@Carolinasagc.org.

CAGC Feature of the Week: Job Postings>>
Did you know CAGC maintains a file of "Positions Available" and "Seeking Employment" listings? It's a free service to members looking to hire, and to individuals seeking job positions.

IBuild Feature of the Week: Invitation-Access Response>>
Did you know? Bidders invited to private Invitation—Access projects can respond directly from your bid invitation email.

Nat'l AGC Feature of the Week: AIA versus ConsensusDOCS>>
Join AGC of America March 24 for the webinar Comparing AIA and ConsensusDOCS in a Real World Setting—it's only $20! Top construction attorneys will discuss many of the differences between ConsensusDOCS and AIA standard form construction contract documents, using real-world examples.

North Carolina Government Relations -- News Impacting Your Business >>
• We Need Your Help in Contacting Members of Congress
• Main Street Revitalization Urged
• Interesting State Senate Facts
• Candidates Filings and Analysis
• A Look at the Different Races

South Carolina Government Relations -- News Impacting Your Business >>
• Tort Reform Update
• Senate Discusses Card Check Legislation
• House Approves Economic Development Competitiveness Act
• Economic Update

This Just In! North Carolina Construction Industry Headlines >>

This Just In! South Carolina Construction Industry Headlines >>

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