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NC construction employment remains below peak levels

NC construction employment remains below peak levels

Construction employment remains below peak levels in 329 out of 337 metro areas, according to a new analysis released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Given the continued weakness in construction employment, the association [...]

Tracking HB 489: NC proposed lien law revisions

Tracking HB 489: NC proposed lien law revisions

By: Gregory L. Shelton, Horack, Talley, Pharr & Lowndes, P.A. Every ten years or so, North Carolina’s lien law is put on the legislative lift and given a tune up or overhaul. The last revision, in 2005, [...]

Construction Backlog Indicator rebounds 10.9 percent from year ago

Construction Backlog Indicator rebounds 10.9 percent from year ago

The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)  released its Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) for the fourth quarter of 2011. CBI declined 3.2 percent from the previous quarter from 8.1 months to 7.8 months, but is still up [...]