New government data shows the uneven nature of the construction industry's recovery, as the sector added 22,000 jobs in July, but suffered a pullback in spending in June, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that uncertainty about federal funding for a range of infrastructure and construction programs is one reason for the uneven recovery.

"Construction employment and spending are both rising at a moderate year-over-year clip, but there have been some setbacks," said Ken Simonson, the association's chief economist. "While prospects for private construction remain largely favorable, inadequate public investment still threatens to keep too many workers idle."

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There is still time to register your company as an exhibitor at the ISU Engineering Career Fair that is scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in Ames, Iowa.  The ISU career fair is one of the largest indoor career fairs in the nation.  An 8' X 10' booth at the career fair is $900, which includes a white draped table, two chairs, wireless internet, electric hook-up, continental breakfast, lunch and employer social.  To get started, CLICK HERE!  To access the informational flyer for employers on the career fair, follow this link:  http://www.engineering.iastate.edu/ecs/files/2014/05/ISU-Engineering-Fall-2014-Career-Fair-Info-Sheet.pdf. 

In July 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), along with six other government agencies, committed to support specific green infrastructure* initiatives through an inter-agency collaborative led by EPA.  Participating agencies include the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Department of Defense, and U.S. Department of Energy.

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August 19, 2014

1:00 - 2:00 pm
Presenter: George Hedley, HardHat Presentations

Achieving bottom-line results and running a successful company, project or team starts with the leader. Get everyone headed in the same direction by identifying your vision, setting clear targets and goals and developing a tracking system to get the results you want. Get results through people by communicating your clear expectations, inspiring, coaching and tracking results at the project and company level.

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