Hub Construction Specialties, Inc. is a Federally Recognized Veteran Owned Small Business
All Hub locations will be closed December 25, 2012 and January 1, 2013 for the Holidays. But, ALL Hub locations will be open for business Monday December 24, and Monday December 31, 2012.
For your convenience, Christmas Gift Cards are available at all Hub Stores
Even when we are closed, you can always use the "Virtual Order Desk" to get a quote or to place an order on our website. |
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Volume 3 Issue 9
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December, 2012
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REMEMBER, California Proposition 30 passed and the sales tax will go up 1/4% on January 1, 2013
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October Housing Starts Set Highest Pace
Since July 2008
October 2012 housing starts rose 3.6% to an annual rate of 894,000 units, reflecting housing's slow but steady recovery pace.
Please click "HERE" to read the entire story
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Construction Industry Worries About Fiscal Cliff
With only weeks remaining before a combination of tax hikes and spending cuts are set to kick in, construction industry officials are anxiously watching the progress of White House and congressional negotiations to stave off that painful outcome.
Photo By AP Wideworld
Obama meets with Senate and House leaders as talks begin to try to prevent tax increases and spending reductions from taking hold.
Please click "HERE" to view the entire article
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Construction Confidence Wanes as Nation Approaches Fiscal Cliff
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today released its newest construction industry economic measure, the Construction Confidence Index (CCI). The CCI is a diffusion index that reflects three aspects of the U.S. nonresidential construction industry - sales prospects, staffing levels, and profit.
Please click "HERE" to view the article
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New Taxes in 2013
Despite uncertainty over how Congress will act, some changes are clear
We're less than two months away from celebrating a new year, yet there's a lot of uncertainty about the amount of taxes we'll pay in 2013.
The Social Security tax could rise to its traditional rate of 6.2 percent of covered income if Congress does not renew various tax cuts.
- Getty Images
Please click "HERE" to read the entire story
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Register for the 2013
World of Concrete
The American Concrete Institute is offering FREE registration to World of Concrete 2013, Feb. 4-8 in Las Vegas. Join thousands of others at the industry's ONLY annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries.
Please click "HERE" to register for FREE, and don't forget to visit ACI's booth, South Hall #10339!
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NEW PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
LASER LEVEL KIT
Please click "HERE" to view the flyer
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November/December
Products of the Month
Are You Ready for the
Dark and Wet Days Ahead?
See How HUB Can Help !
Please click "HERE" for more information
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Apple spaceship: Underground plans revealed Apple Inc.'s revised plans for its Cupertino spaceship campus show drastic reductions in underground parking space, a change that could reduce costs.  
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Strange Facts and Useless Information
Charlie Chaplin once won third prize in a Charlie Chaplin look alike contest.
Sharon Stone was the first Star Search spokesmodel.
1 in every 4 Americans has appeared on television.
Walt Disney was afraid of mice.
Los Angeles' full name is "El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles de Porciuncula."
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Comedy Corner
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A STORY ABOUT EVERYBODY
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This is a story about four construction workers named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody.
There was an important job to be done and Everybody was asked to do it. Everybody was sure Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it.
Somebody got angry about that, because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it.
It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done.
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We Would Like to Get YOUR Input!
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If there are any subjects or articles you would like to see, in upcoming issues of the HUB News-Gram, please contact me at the e-mail or phone listed below.
Also, if you have any suggestions on how to make our newsletter more beneficial to you, please contact me at the
e-mail or phone listed below.
Your input will be valued greatly and much appreciated.
Thank You,
Randy Smith
randys@hubhasit.com
379 South I Street
San Bernardino, California 92410
800-966-4482
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Thank You for Taking the Time to
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We know how valuable your time is and we
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interest.
If you have any comments, suggestions or questions, please click on the e-mail address below.
Sincerely,
Randy Smith
Hub Construction Specialties, Inc.
randys@hubhasit.com
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NEW
Virtual Order Desk.
register for the
NEW
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& then
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Go to hubhasit.com and click the Twitter button or the Facebook button in the lower left hand corner of the home page and see
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Tax Depreciation Changes Coming
in 2013
Much of the discussion regarding upcoming tax law changes has focused on increased individual income tax rates, higher capital gains tax rates and taxation of dividend income at ordinary income tax rates-all scheduled for 2013. This focus makes sense; the expiration of the "Bush tax cuts" would impact personal income tax liabilities for millions of taxpayers.
Please click "HERE" to read the entire article.
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Air Resources Board
"Avoid Penalties"
On January 1, 2013, the truck and bus requirements for heavier vehicles (vehicles over 26,000 lbs.gross vehicle weight rating) that have 2000 to 2004 model year engines take effect.
Califorinia Air Resources Board plans to rigorously enforce new diesel truck regulations going into effect on January 1, 2013. See the letter from CARB "HERE"
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QUOTE OF THE MONTH
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
--Albert Einstein,
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Visit our
"New & Improved"
Website to view products, on-line catalogs, and
news items.
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Click Here to
or log on to our website www.hubhasit.com
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Portland Cement Association's Fall Cement Outlook
Over the past several months, economic fundamentals have gradually strengthened.
Please click "HERE" to
read the entire story.
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Iconic $18.6-million "Gateway to the San Gabriel Valley" Gold Line Basket Bridge
Nears Completion
It takes time and skill to weave authentic Native American baskets. But when those baskets are made of a few hundred tons of concrete and steel, and are being constructed next to a busy freeway, the task can be tricky.
Please click "HERE" to read the entire story.
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Nonresidential & Residential Green Building Outlook Strong
By 2013, new green building is projected to rise to between $98 billion and $106 billion and almost double that by 2016
Please click "HERE" to read the entire story.
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Stormwater Compliance:
How To Keep Effective Documentation
AGC webinar will teach contractors how to use new documents to keep projects in compliance with stormwater runoff requirements
Please click "HERE" to read the entire story.
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Please call the nearest HUB location if you have any questions or you require product information.
to view the
HUB Store Phone Numbers and Maps of each Location.
or simply call
888-482-4274
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