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March 25, 2010 |
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Please join us in welcoming Hampton Commercial Construction Inc as new general contractor members to the Nebraska Building Chapter! Visit their website to learn more: hampton1.com
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2010 Update Training for Field Personnel is set to be offered in the afternoon in Lincoln on April 13th and in Omaha the afternoon of April 14th. The purpose of the training is to provide an update of rules and regulations; identify new areas of accountability/enforcement; and provide overview of “best practices” to lessen the problems in the topic areas of environmental issues, OSHA and building to LEED requirement. THIS TRAINING IS FREE TO MEMBERS, YOU JUST NEED TO REGISTER. Click here for details.
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LB 552 The Nebraska Construction Prompt Pay Act was passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor on February 11, 2010. Click here to read an executive summary of the bill provided by Craig Dirrim and Ed Tricker, Woods & Aitken LLP.
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To view a current update on the Chapter’s bill of interest, go to the "Members Only" section of the website and click on the "Legislative Alerts" link in the menu bar on the left. Note: the new password will not change until April 1st. The 2009 password still works. Email us if you do not remember the password.
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Our Annual Spring Golf Outing will be held on Monday, May 17th at Iron Horse Golf Club in Ashland: 11:30am shotgun start. Click here for all details and registration forms. UNL AGC Student Chapter Golf Outing is April 16th. Click here for details. UNK AGC Student Chapter Golf Outing is April 16th. Click here for details.
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| Take advantage of the FedEx Advantage® Program! Click here and enter passcode YHPR9M to enroll, or call 1-800-MEMBERS for more information (1.800.636.2377, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. EST, M-F). | ||
| IRS Website Link for Construction Firms | ||
Michelle Paschke, IRS Liaison Nebraska has provided the following websites for the construction industry: Construction Tax Center Tax Tips-Provides important info on topics such as accounting methods, excise taxes, and energy credits: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/industries/article/0,,id=185182,00.html Construction Audit Techniques Guide-Overview of industry terms; discusses types of contracts; types of contractors; methods of accounting; and joint ventures: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/industries/article/0,,id=185182,00.html
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| Lead Paint Rules on Renovationa nd Repair to Housing, Child-Care Facilities and Schools Effective April 2010 | ||
From AGCA: EPA’s “Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program” (RRP) rule takes full effect on April 22, 2010. Specifically, the requirements apply to renovation, repair or painting activities where more than six square feet of lead-based paint is disturbed in a room or where 20 square feet of lead-based paint is disturbed on the exterior. The affected workers include builders, painters, plumbers and electricians, for example. Click here to read the full document.
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| Update on Health Care Bill from AGCA | ||
Just received from AGCA this morning. Click here to read.
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| Update on LB 999 | ||
| Sen. Campbell, the Nebraska Hospital Association and the Building Chapter reached an amicable agreement on the hospital moratorium bill this morning. The two year moratorium will be amended to a one year moratorium from 9-1-10 to 8-31-11. I will be sending out an update in a separate email later today or tomorrow an exact list of what is covered by this one year moratorium. The list is very narrow in scope. Sen. Campbell is one of our strongest supporters in the Legislature and her intent has never been to cause any heartburn to the construction industry. Her intent is to allow the state to set sound policy for the future to help control health care cost, especially tax payer supported Medicaid and Medicare costs.
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If there are other people in your company who would like to receive this E-Update, please send their e-mail address to agcnebuilders@windstream.net or call (402) 438-0400. |