Made in America?

The Buy America and Buy American Acts appear to promote domestically produced steel, but loopholes in both allow for other shopping destinations

Modern Steel Construction

2/1/2009

Angela R. Stephens

Angela R. Stephens

As this article goes to press, more details of the Obama administration's 2009 Economic Stimulus Package are being release.  Common wisdom is that, when complete, the Stimulus Package will include a public works component to fund construction and renovation of bridges, highways, and public buildings from the federal level down to local school districts.  Included in the stated goals for building construction are increased energy efficiency and sustainability.

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Angela R. Stephens is an Associate in the Louisville office where her practice focuses on construction law.  She is a LEED Accredited Professional.

This article is reprinted in its entirety with the permission of Modern Steel Construction, ©February 2009.