The year’s premier conference focused on highway, transportation, and utility infrastructure contractors is one week away! While you’re waiting to attend the event on November 8-9th, plan your days by checking out the following two education sessions.
Industry coalition provides flowchart depicting the process
Â鶹´«Ã½ is pleased to announce that its new Climate Change Working Group will meet virtually for the first time on Oct. 30th. The working group will meet routinely to ensure Â鶹´«Ã½ is focusing on the most relevant developments in this area and providing the most appropriate and effective resources for member companies.
Â鶹´«Ã½ is planning opportunities for environmental professionals to engage with your peers and learn from experts in the coming year. Save the dates now for the next In-House Environmental Managers Meeting on Feb. 7 (Arlington, VA) and the Â鶹´«Ã½ Safety, Health and Environmental Conference on July 16-18 (St. Louis, MO). Stay tuned for more educational opportunities as well as virtual town halls that are in the works.
Grant applications to reduce diesel emissions due Dec. 1st
November 6-8 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta
According to the latest Contractor Compensation Quarterly (CCQ) published by PAS, Inc., Open Shop contractors anticipate skilled craft hourly wage increases of 4.45% in 2023 (4.30% excluding zeros). Actual increases for 2022 were 5.02% (including zeros) and 5.10% (excluding zeros). These increases are across the board for all craft, contractor types, sizes, and regions of the country. WorldatWork reports 2023 actual construction increases at 4.4%. Historically, projected numbers are slightly lower than the actual year end figure.