GBC Reports...  2004 Archives

GBC Reports...       December 22, 2004

• GBC Meets with McHugh on Fort Drum Procurement Issues
• Governor Vetoes Anti-Plastic Pipe Legislation
• AGC Participates in White House Economic Conference

                         ... and more

GBC Reports...       December 13, 2004

• State Fiscal Well-Being Faces Challenges in 2005
• Javits Expansion Enacted While Jets Wait
• Federal Construction Spending Increased $1.34 Billion Over Last Year

                         ... and much more!

GBC Reports...      November 18, 2004

• Legislative Update
• GBC and AGC Political Action
• A New Safety Lab in Albany?

                    ... and much more

GBC Reports...      November 5, 2004

• State and Federal Election Results - A Mixed Bag
• Awards Program is a Bloomin' Success
• GBC Board Meets in NYC

                     ... and much more

GBC Reports... October 19, 2004

• First GBC Project Manager Session a Success
• Build NY and Safety Awards -- Last Chance to Register!
• Congressional News
• AGC Mid-Year Meeting Notes

                      ... and much more

GBC Reports... September 29, 2004

• GBC WC Group Declares 25% Dividend
• Governor Vetoes Two Bills GBC Opposed
• Legislature Passes "Innovative" Rensselaer School Bill

                           ... and much more

GBC Reports... September 17, 2004

• In Memoriam - Bruno A. Scrufari
• Build New York Awards
• GBC Fall Golf Classic a Huge Success
• Subcontractor Prevailing Wage Problems Persist

                           ... and much more

GBC Reports...      September 1, 2004

• Governor Vetoes Construction Spending
• EPA Publishes Draft Model Specs for Green Construction
• Consensus Language Approved by C-DAC
• Moisture in Concrete Causing Flooring Problems?

                        ... and more

GBC Reports...      August 18, 2004

• State Budget Finally Passes
• 2004 Safety Excellence Winners
• GBC Project Manager Course - Deadline Approaching!
• WC Carriers Try Again for Rate Increase

                             ... and more

GBC Reports...       August 3, 2004

• Build NY Award Winners Announced
• Gov. Vetoes Minimum Wage Bill
• Two Bills Signed, One Bill Vetoed
• Construction Services Not a Commodity - Reverse Auction Bids Not Appropriate, Says Corps

                            ... and more!

GBC Reports...      July 21, 2004

• GBC's 49th Annual Meeting - Sharpening Our Focus
• What's the Significance of Green Building?
• Prequalification Panel a Real Eye Opener
• Insurance Superintendent Rejects 29.3% WC Increase

                               ... and more

GBC Reports...       July 2, 2004

• Legislature Recesses With Little to Show
• Hearing Held on Workers' Comp Reform
• AGC Calls on U.S. to Lift Cement Tariff

                            ... and more

GBC Reports...      June 18, 2004

• 240 Issue on the Table
• Legislative Session Heading Toward Recess Next Week
• AGC News

                        ... and more

GBC Reports...      June 3, 2004

• A 29% Workers' Comp Premium Increase?
• Cement Supply a Growing Concern
• 240 Update
• School Funding Debate Could Include "Colossal" Capital Program

                          ... and more

GBC Reports...      May 17, 2004

• Morelle Presses for Committee Vote on 240/241 Reform
• GBC Leaders Attend AGC Leadership Conference
• Gov Vetoes Meritorious Lien BIll
• OGS Hosts GBC/State Agency Liaison Meeting

                         ... and more

GBC Reports...      April 30, 2004

• Minority Contractors Meet Black/Hispanic Caucus on 240
• GBC Board Holds Spring Meeting in Buffalo
• Need a Trailer?  A Freebie from Williams Scotsman
• 50th Anniversary Task Force Seeks Slogan

                        ... and more

GBC Reports...      April 16, 2004

• AGC Working Hard to Secure Highway Funding
• State Budget Late Again
• This Month in GBC History

                           ... and more

GBC Reports ...       April 1, 2004

• 240 Lobby Day a Huge Success
• Governor Proposes New WC Reform Without 240/241 Reform
• Steel Crisis - An Update

                        ... and more!

GBC Reports...      March 17, 2004

• AGC Convention - Rising Steel Prices and Great Speakers
• GBC Members Win AGC National Awards
• Hevesi and Spitzer Call for Reform of Public Authorities

                            ... and more!

GBC Reports...       March 4, 2004

• AGC Takes Action on Steel Issues - GBC Writes State Building Agencies
• Labor Law 240 and WC - GBC Meets with the Governor's Office
• News From the Capitol
• GBC Meets with SCA - Presses on Prequalification

                          ... and much more!

GBC Reports ...        February 18, 2004

• Fight for Labor Law 240 Reform Intensifies - Time to Act
• Labor Chairs Introduce Costly WC Benefit Bill
• GBC Opposes Value Engineering Mandate on Schools, DASNY-Provided Consulting Services
• Member News

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GBC Reports ...      February 4, 2004

• GBC Holds Successful Meeting with NYC Buildings Dept.
• GBC to Pursue Timely Notice for Sub Prevailing Wage Problems
• Stormwater Permits - Important Reminder

                              ... and more!

GBC Reports...      January 22, 2004

• Governor's Proposed Budget Released - Tone More Conciliatory
• OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs
• DASNY Unveils New Change Order Process

                              ... and more

GBC Reports...      January 8, 2004

• Court of Appeals 240 Case Underlines Importance of Safety
• Economic Development and Education Key Parts of Governor's Message
• Time Management Program Scheduled in Albany
• GBC to Host NYC Buildings Dept. Breakfast with Commissioner

                        ... and more