As House and Senate legislators prepare to negotiate a compromise tax-cut bill, some construction groups prefer the version the Senate passed on Dec. 2 over the House-approved measure, particularly because of better provisions for partnerships and other pass-through entities.
Homebuilders confidence in the single-family residential construction market in September jumped six points, to 65, according to the National Association of Home Builders index, released on Sept. 19.
Construction industry groups are concerned about the new general construction permit for stormwater discharges from construction sites, set to replace the
current 2012 permit.
