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The Riso Report

Are You Confident About the Country’s Direction?

Forget about the entire impeachment circus and the upcoming elections — what do you feel in your gut?

January 7, 2020

As we head into what will more than likely be one of the most fascinating — and perhaps explosive political times in our nation’s history — now is an excellent opportunity to sit back and reflect on how you feel about the direction of the country.

Contractor Gets Jail Sentence for Trench Deaths

December 13, 2019

Steve Smith

Otto and Atlantic had two prior Occupational Safety and Health Administration violations in 2007 and again in 2012 for failing to utilize trench safety precautions

PMI Welcomes Bipartisan Agreement on USMCA

December 11, 2019

PMI will continue to monitor the process and supports the approval of the USMCA in the weeks ahead.

Legal Pipeline

Understanding the Scope of Payment Bonds

Subcontractors and subconsultants need to be mindful of such bonds since they may serve as a source of payment.

November 29, 2019

Steven Nudelman

Payment bonds are an important means for subcontractors and subconsultants to obtain payments on public works projects.

National Taskforce on Tradeswomen’s Issues Holds Annual Meeting at Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference

November 6, 2019

Comprised of four committees, policy, communications, action and research, taskforce members met with their respective committees to review yearly accomplishments and set goals for 2020.

PHCC PAC Awards State Legislative Efforts

October 30, 2019

PHCC of Missouri, PHCC of Iowa, and PHCC of Ohio were recognized for their exemplary service to PHCC's members through their grassroots and legislative programs.

Two Big Changes to Lead in Drinking Water

October 24, 2019

Steve Smith

However, critics think allowable lead levels should be even lower and that the proposal gives utilities more time to replace lead lines.

ACCA Educates State Energy Officials on Workforce Needs and Safety

ACCA Supports Access to Non-Condensing Furnaces

October 11, 2019

In response to a recent Department of Energy request, ACCA highlighted that the industry does not oppose providing consumers the option to purchase condensing products.

PMI Supports Proposed Revisions to Lead and Copper Rule

October 11, 2019

The association states that the proposed rule is "an important step forward," representing the first major overhaul of federal protections for lead in drinking water in two decades.