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March 2021 (9)
Survey Says: ABC Members Strongly Support Repeal or Reforms to Costly Davis-Bacon Act and Prevailing Wage Laws
State-by-State Construction Union and Nonunion Data Now Available
OFCCP Issues Updated 2020 Supply and Service Scheduling List for Federal Contractors
ABC Makes Recommendations to OSHA as it Considers Whether to Issue a COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard
DOL Delays Effective Date of ABC-supported Independent Contractor Final Rule
ABC, Business Groups Call for Modernized Permitting Process Under NEPA
DOL Expands Eligibility of State Unemployment Insurance Programs
ABC Welcomes New Beam Club Hall of Fame Level Member Jay Zahn
ABC Opposes DOL’s Proposal to Delay Effective Date of Independent Contractor Final Rule
February 2021 (22)
Biden Rescinds Trump IRAP Executive Order and Supports ABC-opposed Apprenticeship Bill
ABC Advocates for a Fair and Open Competitive Bidding Process on Infrastructure Projects in Senate Hearing
U.S. DOT Promotes Government-mandated Project Labor Agreements in Infrastructure Grant Program
ABC Welcomes New Beam Club Hall of Fame Level Member Brian Wieser
ABC PAC Now Accepting 2021 Prior Authorizations
ABC General Counsel Provides Overview of OSHA’s Updated COVID-19 Guidance
President Biden Nominates Jennifer Abruzzo As Next NLRB General Counsel
ABC Urges SBA, Treasury to Take Action on Latest Round of PPP Loans
Employers Outline Health Principles and Priorities to President Biden, Congress
ABC Welcomes New Beam Club Presidential Level Member Greg Jones
ABC Welcomes New Beam Club Presidential Level Member Matt Wilson
ABC Highlights the State of Small Construction Businesses, Asks for Continued Pandemic Aid in Congressional Hearing
Congress’s Reintroduction of the PRO Act Will Do Anything But ‘Build Back Better’
ABC Raises Concerns With Biden Administration About Expansion Of Government-mandated PLAs
DOL Ends Payroll Audit Independent Determination Pilot Program
CDC Requires Wearing of Face Masks While on Public Transportation and at Transportation Hubs
Pete Buttigieg Confirmed as DOT Secretary; Impacts Infrastructure Plan
ABC Welcomes New Beam Club Presidential Level Member
ABC Asks EEOC for Vaccine Incentive Guidance
Employers Must Post OSHA Form 300A Data from Feb. 1 to April 30
OSHA Issues New Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace
ABC Outlines Merit Shop Priorities in Letter to the Biden Administration
January 2021 (12)
President Biden Revokes Trump Executive Order on Combatting Race and Sex Stereotyping
ABC PAC Raises $83,000 in Two Weeks
President Biden and Vice President Harris Sworn into Office, Takes First Executive Actions
FAA Issues ABC-Supported Final Rule on Operation of Drones at Night
U.S. House Impeaches President Trump for a Second Time for Inciting Deadly Insurrection on U.S. Capitol
SBA Reopens Paycheck Protection Program With Additional Funds
Democrats Gain Senate Majority After Georgia Runoff Elections
Join the ABC Construction COVID-19 Safety Stand-down on Jan. 14
DOL Issues Updates to DBA ‘Split Rate’ Wage Determinations and Worker Classifications
ABC Supports DOT’s Proposal to Modernize its Implementing Procedures for NEPA
U.S. DOL Issues Guidance on Expiration of COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave
Reminder: The Deadline for Electronically Reporting OSHA Form 300A Data Is March 2
December 2020 (11)
Twenty-Nine Members Earn AQC Credential This Month
OFCCP Publishes Directive on Contractor Compliance
ABC-led Coalition Supports DOL’s Labor Organization Financial Disclosure Proposal
SBA Releases New FAQ on ABC-opposed PPP Loan Necessity Questionnaire
ABC Seeks Virtual Volunteers to Get Out the Vote in Georgia
ABC Indiana/Kentucky Chapter Launches Online Learning Portal for Electrical Apprentices
ABC Continues to Advocate for COVID-19 Relief
Seventeen ABC Members Ranked in Top 20 Among BD+C’s Top 135 Contractors for 2020
The Bottom Line With ABC National's Chief Economist Anirban Basu - Dec. 7, 2020
ABC Members Win CURT CISE Awards for Safety Leadership and Achievements
The Bottom Line With ABC National's Chief Economist Anirban Basu - Dec. 1, 2020
November 2020 (10)
DoD’s Nationwide Permits Proposal Will Streamline Permitting Under the CWA, Says ABC
Treasury Issues New Proposed Regulation on State and Local Tax Deductions
OSHA Issues COVID-19 Guidance on Ventilation
Republican Gains Continue in the House While Fight for Senate Majority Begins in Georgia
U.S. States Vote on Ballot Initiatives That Impact the Construction Industry
The Bottom Line With ABC National's Chief Economist Anirban Basu - Nov. 11, 2020
Post-Election Recap: What We Know at Press Time
CISC Releases Updated COVID-19 Prevention, Preparedness and Response Plan for Construction
DOL Issues New Opinion Letters on FLSA Compliance: Voluntary Training Programs and Travel Time
The Bottom Line With ABC National's Chief Economist Anirban Basu - Nov. 3, 2020
October 2020 (15)
ABC Supports Independent Contractor Status Revisions in DOL Proposal
ABC Greater Baltimore Chapter Hosts Governor at Education Facility Opening
Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed to the Supreme Court
ABC Chapters and Members Band Together to Help Hurricane Victims
OSHA Issues FAQs on N95 Respirator Effectiveness Against Coronavirus
SBA and Treasury Announce Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less
ABC Members Can Connect Veterans With Construction Apprenticeships Through the DOL VETS Program
Hourigan Earns AQC Credential
DOL Issues Proposal on Labor Organization Financial Disclosure Reports
The Bottom Line With ABC National's Chief Economist Anirban Basu - Oct. 14, 2020
DOL Establishes Hotline and Issues FAQs Related to Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping
ABC Recognizes Chapters With Association Excellence Awards
Register Today for the Latest ABC Election Briefing on the Mountain West and Pacific Regions
OSHA Issues New FAQs on Injury and Illness Reporting Requirements Related to COVID-19
The Bottom Line With ABC National's Chief Economist Anirban Basu - Oct. 6, 2020
September 2020 (19)
OSHA Begins Enforcement of Revised Beryllium Standard in Construction and Shipyard Sectors
ABC Supports Voter List Information Revision in NLRB Election Proposal
Senate Confirms Two Republican, One Democratic EEOC Members
Community Workforce Agreement Passed in New Mexico’s Largest County; ABC Advocates Repeal
House Republicans Introduce the BUILDER Act to Modernize NEPA
DOL Proposes Revisions to Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
Register Today for the Latest ABC Election Briefing Update
U.S. Court Allows Trump Administration to Phase out Temporary Protected Status for 50K Immigrant Construction Workers
The Bottom Line With ABC National's Chief Economist Anirban Basu - Sept. 16, 2020
U.S. DOL Clarifies Paid Leave Requirements Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
ABC Explains Impacts of Obama’s Regulatory Expansion and Trump’s Regulatory Relief on Merit Shop Contractors
Federal Court Strikes Down Key Parts of ABC-supported 2020 Joint Employer Rule
OSHA’s Revised Beryllium Standard for Construction and Shipyard Sectors Addresses ABC’s Concerns
Join us on Sept. 15 for a Virtual Meet and Greet With Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.), NRSC Chair
The Bottom Line With ABC National's Chief Economist Anirban Basu - Sept. 2, 2020
Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors to Increase Jan. 1, 2021
Register Today for the Latest ABC’s Election Briefing Series
President Trump’s Deferral of Payroll Tax Goes Into Effect; Guidance Issued
DOL Publishes FFCRA Paid Leave FAQs Related to Schools Reopening
August 2020 (17)
David Allen Company Earns AQC Credential
Apply for STEP, AQC by Oct. 30 To Be Eligible for ABC’s 2021 Top Performers Ranking
Construction Organizations Hail Settlement Scaling Back OSHA’s Beryllium Final Rule
DOL Publishes Guidance on Tracking Compensable Hours for Remote Work
CISC Releases Updated COVID-19 Prevention, Preparedness and Response Plan for Construction
Virginia Issues COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard
DOL Issues Requests for Information on Paid Leave
NLRB Members Kaplan and McFerran Sworn in for Second Term
ABC Joins Coalition Letter to NDAA Conferees on Provision That Harms Small Businesses
Register Today for ABC’s Election Briefing Series With the Republican State Leadership Committee
General Motor’s Virtual Solutions Summit Opens Soon—Save the Date!
With Relief Talks Over, President Trump Signs Executive Orders
The Bottom Line With ABC National's Chief Economist Anirban Basu - Aug. 12, 2020
Register Today for ABC Election Series—South Central Region Update
The Bottom Line with Anirban Basu - August 5, 2020
New York Federal Court Decision Creates Uncertainty for Employers Regarding DOL Paid Leave Rule
NLRB Issues Proposal on Employee Privacy and Absentee Ballots for Workers on Military Leave
July 2020 (24)
ABC Asks President Trump to Review Policies that Impede Competition and Job Creation
ABC Calls for Additional Guidance and Flexibility in PPP Rulemaking
ABC Evaluates Senate Republicans’ HEALS Act COVID-19 Relief Package
Facial Covering Orders Issued Across the Country
Virginia Enacts Emergency Temporary Standard Related to COVID-19
House Approves ABC-supported Great American Outdoors Act, Which Would Create 100,000+ Construction Industry Jobs
ABC Delivers Member Value Amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic
Updated NEPA Regulations Will Eliminate Unnecessary Delays, Reduce Costs for Construction Sector
DOL Issues Additional Compliance Guidance for Reopening Workplaces
ABC PAC Hosts Meet and Greet Series July 28
ABC Urges Congress to Include Construction Industry in Latest COVID-19 Relief Package
Register Today for the ABC Election Briefing From the RNC
OSHA Publishes FAQs Page on COVID-19
The Bottom Line With Anirban Basu - July 14, 2020
ABC Educates Republican Lieutenant Governors About COVID-19 Impacts on Construction
ABC Supports the RELIEF for Main Street Act to Support Minority Contractors
The Bottom Line with ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu - July 7, 2020
Trump Administration Releases Spring 2020 Regulatory Agenda
House Passes ABC-Opposed $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Bill with Anti-competitive Mandates
President Trump Signs Executive Order on Federal Job Qualification Standards
Senate Passes Extension of Application Deadline for PPP Small Business Loans
Iowa Governor Signs Coronavirus Liability Protection Legislation
Registration for ABC’s Election Series is Now Open
OSHA Issues Guidance for Uniform Enforcement of Respirable Crystalline Silica Standards
June 2020 (14)
ABC Opposes House Democrats’ $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Bill with Anti-Merit Shop Provisions
ABC Urges House to Approve Great American Outdoors Act, Which Would Create 100,000+ Construction Jobs
ABC’s Chief Economist Delivers Mid-Year Forecast in Construction Executive Webinar
Construction Executive Wins Regional Gold in Azbee Awards of Excellence
Florida Governor Signs Two Bills That Affect State’s Infrastructure and Construction Industry
ABC Welcomes Executive Order That Expedites Infrastructure Investments
Support the Merit Shop and Join the Plus-none Party Starting June 14
ABC Supports DOL-Issued Final Rule on Overtime Determination for Fluctuating Workweek Employees
ABC Michigan Wins Court Case on Governor’s Overreaching Enforcement Rules
OSHA Releases Latest Agency and Industry-specific COVID-19 Resource Guide
Survey: 80% of ABC Members Received PPP Loans
Court Blocks Several Aspects of 2019 NLRB Final Election Rule
OSHA Releases Guidance on Limiting Workplace Exposure to the Coronavirus
Eighteen ABC Members Ranked in Top 20 Among ENR’s Top 400 Contractors
May 2020 (22)
ABC Urges Congress to Enact Liability Relief Legislation Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
OSHA Releases Agency and Industry-specific COVID-19 Resource Guide
IRS Ruling on PPP Forgiveness
ABC Paves the Way in Construction Technology and Innovation
President Trump Issues Executive Order on Regulatory Relief to Jumpstart the Economy
Many Construction Industry Multiemployer Pension Plans Remain in Financial Distress
ABC Urges SBA to Take Action on PPP Loan Implementation Concerns
OSHA Announces $11.5 Million in Safety and Health Training Grants
ABC-endorsed Candidate Wins Special Election California’s 25th Congressional District
Have You Experienced Issues Securing PPP Loans? ABC Wants to Hear Your Story
Construction Permitted in the First Phase of Massachusetts Reopening
ABC-endorsed Candidate Wins Special Election California’s 25th Congressional District
ABC, U.S. Chamber Support EPA Clarification on Interpretation of the Term 'Begin Actual Construction' in Permitting Process
ABC Push Helps Secure Clear Guidance on PPP Loan Necessity Certification
ABC Objects to HEROES Act Tax Hike for Small Construction Businesses
Vermont Construction Jobsites Fully Reopen After Nearly Two Months
Register for Construction Executive's Free Mid-Year Economic Outlook Webinar
ABC Calls for Open Competition and an All-of-the-Above Workforce Development Strategy in Senate Water Infrastructure Draft Bills
Washington State Reopens Limited Amount of Construction Projects
OFCCP Webpage Offers Federal Contractor Resources on Past Drug Misuse
DOL Issues COVID-19 Relief and Guidance for Employee Benefit Plans
Special Elections in Wisconsin and California Take Center Stage
April 2020 (43)
Construction in Pennsylvania Set to Resume on May 1 with Updated CDC Safety Measures
CISC Releases Updated COVID-19 Prevention, Preparedness and Response Plan for Construction
High School Seniors in ACE Mentor Program Win $400,000 in Scholarships
Bipartisan Senators Urge the Inclusion of 501(c)(6) Organizations in the Paycheck Protection Program
Visit ABC’s New and Improved Coronavirus Webpage for Members and Their Employees
Congress Extends Paycheck Protection Program With New Guidance From Federal Agencies
Virginia Delays Enactment of Prevailing Wage and PLA Mandate Laws Until May 2021
OFCCP Publishes Directives on Contractor Compliance Evaluations
Additional Funding for PPP Loans Set to Pass in the U.S. House and Be Signed Into Law
West Virginia Supreme Court Upholds State’s Right-to-Work Law
ABC Launches Construction Technology and Innovation Initiative
ABC to Deliver Components of its Legislative Week Virtually
ABC Chapter President Sets Sights on Indiana Senate Race
ABC Represented on Economic Recovery Groups
ABC Asks OSHA for Guidance on Reporting of COVID-19 Cases, Social Distancing and Face Coverings
CISA Issues New Guidance for Essential Services, Construction Industry
OSHA Issues Interim Enforcement Response Plan for COVID-19 Outbreak
ABC Helps to Author Strategy for Safe, Strong Recovery as Part of Great American Economic Revival Industry Groups
Federal Reserve Announces Main Street Lending Program
EEOC Updates Technical Assistance for COVID-19 and EEO Laws
ABC Hosts COVID-19 Job Site Safety Stand Down on April 23
Virginia Governor Recommends Delaying Legislation Requiring PLAs and Prevailing Wage on Public Works
OSHA Expands Temporary Guidance for Respirator Fit Testing During COVID-19 Outbreak
Upcoming Webinar Series: Leveraging Technology to Combat Effects of COVID-19
OSHA Guidance on COVID-19 Recording Requirements Provides Clarification for Contractors
States Announce Regional Approach to Reopening Economies
State Budget Shortfalls Expected to Affect Public Works Spending
Sen. Sanders Suspends Campaign; Wisconsin Votes
ABC Supports Extension and Expansion of PPP Loans
New York Expands Prevailing Wage to Private Projects
ABC Urges Congress to Include 501(c)(6) Organizations in Next Phase of COVID-19 Relief
DOL Issues Additional FAQs on Federal Paid Sick and Family Leave Requirements
OSHA Issues Enforcement Policies on Respiratory Protection
ABC Votes 2020 is Live
SBA and Treasury Confirm Businesses With 500 or Fewer Employees Can Qualify for the Paycheck Protection Program
DOL Provides Flexibility for the Delivery Method of Apprenticeship Related Instruction
OFCCP Issues a COVID-19 National Interest Exemption
NLRB Issues Representation-Case Procedures Final Rule
Members Can Access E-services From ABC Partners to Maintain Social Distancing
DOL Issues Additional Guidance on Federal Paid Sick and Family Leave Requirements
FMCSA Waiver Announcement for Commercial Learners Permit Holders
ABC Virginia Chapter Kicks Off Apprenticeship Program
ABC Video Release: Introducing 2020 ABC National Chair, Tim Keating
March 2020 (25)
Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) Signed into Law
DOL Seeks Public Input on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
ABC Writes to OSHA Regarding the Recordability of COVID-19 Cases
Essential Construction Services Must Not Be Shut Down, ABC Tells White House
ABC Members Donate N95 Masks to Hospitals in Response to COVID-19
Deal Reached on Emergency Economic Relief for COVID-19 Virus
ABC Tracks COVID-19-related Construction Shutdowns, Restrictions Nationwide
ABC Adds COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Resources: Toolbox Talks, Continuity Plans and More
OSHA Recording and Reporting of Cases of COVID-19
ABC Comments on OMB’s Investigation, Adjudication Request for Information
ABC Issues a Key Vote on Amendment to Support Small and Midsize Businesses in Coronavirus Legislation
ABC Celebrates Women in Construction Week 2020
Visit ABC’s COVID-19 Update Webpage for Employer Resources
SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus
The Construction Industry Needs to Hire an Additional 550,000 Workers in 2020
ABC Supports Modernizing NEPA in Comments to CEQ
ABC Comments on DOL's IRAP Rule
Join an Elite Class of Accredited Contractors With ABC’s Accredited Quality Contractor Credential
H-2B Cap Increase Comes With New Conditions for Employers
Subcommittee Begins Conversation to Reauthorize the 1937 National Apprenticeship Act
ABC Hits the Airwaves to Advocate for Merit Shop Construction
Federal Agencies Publish Databases of Active Guidance Documents
OFCCP Issues Compliance Assistance Program for Federal Contractors
ABC Weighs In on House Subcommittee Hearing on Infrastructure Investment
Coronavirus Alert: Resources for Employers
February 2020 (8)
ABC Applauds Long-awaited NLRB Joint Employer Final Rule
Compliance Alert: OSHA Updates Program on Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard
Baltimore City Council Contemplates PLA Mandate
The PRO Act Passes in the U.S. House of Representatives
Prominent ABC Member Thad Claggett Announces a Run for Ohio Statehouse
Apply for the 2020 HIRE Vets Medallion Program Award by April 30
Virginia General Assembly Moves Legislation Requiring PLAs and Prevailing Wage on Public Works
Study: Project Labor Agreement Mandates Inflate the Cost of Connecticut School Construction by 19.8%
January 2020 (14)
ABC Celebrates USMCA Trade Deal at White House Signing Ceremony
EPA, Army Corps of Engineers Announce Revised WOTUS Definition
The Merit Shop Construction Workforce Grew in 2019, According to BLS
DOT Employer Resources Available: CDL Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
Greg Sizemore Discusses Substance Abuse, Suicide and Its Impact on Construction
Take Action: Support the Modernization of NEPA—Contact the White House Today!
Twenty-Six Schools Will Compete in the 2020 Construction Management Competition
USMCA Ratified by Congress
Reminder: Deadline for Electronically Reporting OSHA Form 300A Data is March 2
Employer Update: OSHA Civil Monetary Penalties Increase
The National Craft Championships’ 2020 Judge Registration is Now Open
ABC Joins President Trump at White House NEPA Event
DOL Releases Final Rule Clarifying Joint-Employer Status
ABC Comments in Support of NLRB Election Protection Proposal
December 2019 (5)
DOL Issues Regular Rate Final Rule
NDAA Conference Report Contains Provisions Affecting Contractors
OSHA Issues Temporary Enforcement Policy for Crane Operator Certifications from CIC
ABC Comments in Support of DOL Fluctuating Workweek Proposal
Reminder: DOL Overtime Rule Effective Jan. 1, 2020
November 2019 (12)
Trump Administration Releases Fall 2019 Regulatory Agenda
Compete in the 2020 National Craft Championships
ABC National Outlines Social Media Strategy for 2020
House Passes Reauthorization of Terrorism Insurance Program
Twenty-Two Members Earn AQC Credential This Month
ABC Comments on OSHA’s Beryllium Proposed Rule
ABC Gets Major Boost from the DOL in Effort to Help Upskill Soldiers
OFCCP Issues Updated Compliance Guide for Construction Contractors
ABC Submits Comments Supporting EEOC’s Decision to Discontinue Collection of Component 2 Data
HHS Unveils Website to Assist in Substance Abuse Treatment
DOL Issues Proposal to Revise Fluctuating Workweek Method of Computing Overtime
Attention Turns to Louisiana After Blue Wave Hits Virginia
October 2019 (11)
Trump Administration Extends Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador
DOL Schedules Webinars on Overtime Final Rule
SBA Offers Regulatory Guidance Document for Small Businesses
ABC Submits Comments on OSHA’s Silica Standard for Construction
ABC Member to Challenge Louisiana Governor in November Election
Honolulu City Council Approves Union-only Procurement Policy
NLRB Extends Comment Period on Election Protection Proposal
Six ABC Members Earn AQC Credential
ABC Offers Webinar on DOL’s Final Overtime Rule
Senate Confirms Eugene Scalia to Serve as Labor Secretary
ABC Celebrates Victory at the Ohio Supreme Court
September 2019 (10)
ABC-Opposed Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act Voted on in Committee
Study: Project Labor Agreement Mandates Inflate Cost of New Jersey School Construction by 16.25%
Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors to Increase Jan. 1, 2020
Senate HELP Committee Advances Eugene Scalia Nomination for Secretary of Labor
EPA and Corps Issue Repeal of 2015 WOTUS Rule
HITT Family Donates $16 Million to Inova Addiction and Substance Abuse Program
Pair of Republican Candidates Win North Carolina Congressional Special Elections
Construction Industry Takes Time Out to Focus on Suicide Prevention Month
Apply for STEP, AQC by Nov. 1 To Be Eligible for ABC’s 2020 Top Performers Ranking
Important EEOC Deadline: Submit EEO-1 Component 2 Compensation Data by Sept. 30
August 2019 (7)
Webcast: Compliance Assistance on Health Reimbursement Arrangements Final Rule
ABC Calls for ‘All-of-the-Above’ Approach to Apprenticeship Programs in Comments to DOL
OSHA Requests Information on Table 1 of the Silica Standard for Construction
NLRB Proposes Changes to Representation Election Procedures
OFCCP Releases Updated Compliance Assistance Guides
ABC Leads Discussion on Workforce Development Reforms with GOP Leaders
ABC Seeks Feedback on DOL’s Proposed Rule on Apprenticeship Expansion
July 2019 (15)
DOL Issues Association Retirement Plans Final Rule
ABC Students Attend White House Pledge to America’s Workers Event
ABC-led Coalition Testifies in Opposition to the PRO Act
Rep. Foxx Reintroduces Highway Trust Fund Reform Act With Davis-Bacon Exemption
Controversial Multiemployer Pension Plan Bill Advances in Congress
SBA Raises Size Thresholds for Firms to Qualify as Small Businesses
OSHA Offers Resources for Working in Dangerous Weather Conditions
New Hampshire Governor Vetoes Prevailing Wage Legislation
ABC Supports Construction Career Opportunities for Veterans in Treatment Court Programs
EEOC Opens Online Portal for Pay Data Collection
ABC Members Lead Construction Industry in Corporate Culture, According to New Ranking
ABC Empire State Beats Back Effort to Expand Prevailing Wage
EEOC Releases Additional Guidance on EEO-1 Component 2 Collection
Senate Committee Approves Bill to End Surprise Medical Billing
ABC Women Named in Constructech’s 2019 Women in Construction List
June 2019 (10)
ABC Responds to Construction Industry’s Exclusion from Department of Labor’s Proposed Apprenticeship Rule
Leading, Innovating and Winning Work: Highlights From ABC’s Diversity & Inclusion Summit
ABC Leaders Make Their Voices Heard During Legislative Week
ABC Submits Comments on DOL Joint Employer Proposal
ABC of Eastern Pennsylvania’s Caesar Gorski Receives Life Membership Award
EPA Finalizes the Affordable Clean Energy Rule
ABC Submits Comments in Support of DOL’s Regular Rate Proposal
OSHA Publishes Webpage on Suicide Prevention
ABC Members Ranked Among ENR's Top 400 Contractors
Nevada Reforms Prevailing Wage Law, Repeals PLA Neutrality
May 2019 (15)
Trump Administration Releases Spring 2019 Regulatory Agenda
ABC Comments on U.S. House Surprise Billing Draft Legislation
ABC Graduates 138 New Construction Apprentices in Maryland
ABC Backs Bill Supporting Employer Engagement in Workplace Safety
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Hold Partner Webinars
ABC Submits Comments on DOL Overtime Proposal
DOL Extends Comment Deadlines for Regular Rate and Joint Employer Proposals
OFCCP Launches Compliance Check Resource Webpage
ABC Comments on Federally Mandated Paid Leave
White House Moves to Protect Americans from Surprise Medical Billing
EEO-1 Update: The Latest Developments on Pay Data Collection
ABC Golf Tournament Raises $375,000 for Military Family Scholarships
The Construction Industry Needs to Hire an Additional 440,000 Workers in 2019
ABC Welcomes Top Membership Recruiters to the Beam Club
Important EEOC Update: EEO-1 Pay Data Due Sept. 30
April 2019 (13)
ABC’s Greater Houston Chapter Celebrates 50 Years of Success
ABC Attends White House Opportunity Zones Conference
ABC President and CEO Speaks on Boys and Girls Club of America Panel
WOTUS Revision Would Alleviate Confusion, Says ABC in Comments to Agencies
ABC Welcomes FAA’s Drone Proposal in Comments
DOL Inspector General Releases Report on Davis-Bacon Wage Audit
Federal Court Strikes Down Association Health Plan Rules
Safety Week 2019 is May 6-10
Infrastructure Week 2019 is May 13-20
EEOC Alert: Employers Should Monitor EEO-1 Developments
OFCCP Announces 2019 Updates for Federal Contractors
DOL Issues Proposals on Joint Employer and Regular Rate
DHS to Issue 30,000 More H-2B Visas
March 2019 (14)
ABC, Industry Groups Urge President Trump to Reverse Obama-era Policy on PLAs
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Arizona Law Restricting Government-Mandated PLAs
ABC Supports Bill to Establish New Construction Visa Program
Women in Construction Week 2019 Recap
House Passes ABC-opposed Campaign Finance Messaging Legislation
PennDOT Withdraws Appeal of Commonwealth Court’s Decision on PLA Mandate
OFCCP Launches Section 503 Landing Page
DOL Issues Long-awaited Overtime Proposal
Register for ABC’s Upcoming Webinar on OFCCP’s Recent Actions and Policy Changes
ABC’s Ben Brubeck Talks Construction Careers, Policy Priorities During CPAC
ABC Addresses Rising Health Care Costs
ABC-supported Nominee Confirmed as Administrator of EPA
ConsensusDocs Offers More Than 100 Industry-tested Contracts
ABC Welcomes New Beam Club Presidential-level Member
February 2019 (13)
ABC Asks President Trump to Rescind Obama’s Pro-PLA Policy
Michigan Court of Claims Upholds Repeal of State’s Prevailing Wage Law
National Ladder Safety Month Encourages Safety Education, Training
Reminder: Deadline for Electronically Reporting OSHA Form 300A Data is March 2
ABC Members: Register Today for the Webinar on Preventing and Correcting Workplace Harassment
FAA Issues Proposal on Drone Operation at Night and Over People
OFCCP Announces Voluntary Review Program for Top-performing Contractors
OSHA Issues Temporary Enforcement Policy on Crane Operator Evaluation Requirement
In Memoriam: Sheldon Shapiro
Winners of ABC Southern California’s Craft Championships to Compete at NCC
President Trump Signs Executive Order Expanding Buy American Preferences
EPA and Army to Host Public Hearing on New WOTUS Proposal
OSHA Offers Updated Compliance Materials, Resources for Winter Weather Safety
January 2019 (19)
ABC Submits Comments on NLRB’s Joint Employer Proposed Rule
OSHA Update: Final Rule Issued on Electronic Injury Reporting
Survey: ABC Members Strongly Oppose Government-mandated PLAs
Some Construction Industry Pension Plans Remain in Financial Trouble
ABC Honors Top Membership Recruiters
Employer Update: OSHA Civil Monetary Penalties Increase
Union Membership Decreased in 2018
Contractors Must Post OSHA Form 300A Data by Feb. 1
IRS Releases Final Pass-through Deduction Regulations
Pennsylvania Court Strikes Down PLA Mandate
Deadline for Electronically Reporting OSHA Form 300A Data is March 2
OSHA Offers Resources on Fall Prevention, Compliance Assistance for the Construction Industry
ABC Named 18 New AQC Members in 2018
President Trump Signs Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Bill
ABC Elects 2019 National Chair, Executive Committee
ABC Supports DOL Proposals on ARPs and HRAs
Court Partially Upholds 2015 NLRB Joint Employer Standard
ABC Strategic Partner JLG Industries Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation
Resources for Contractors Affected by the Federal Government Shutdown
December 2018 (8)
Contractors Lose Confidence in Q3 but Remain Upbeat
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Sinks Below Record Highs in Q3 2018
Price of Construction Materials Declines in November; ABC Predicts Moderate Increases in Early 2019
Nonresidential Construction Employment Slows Down in November
ABC Welcomes EPA’s Newly Proposed WOTUS Rulemaking
ABC Predicts Construction Sector Will Remain Strong in 2019
Nonresidential Spending Rises Modestly in October
OSHA Issues Final Rule on Crane Operator Qualification
November 2018 (19)
ABC Sends Letter to Senate Supporting Prison Reform Legislation
ABC Releases 2018 Merit Shop Scorecard
October Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 45 States Year Over Year
IRS Issues Additional Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Guidance
EEO in Apprenticeship Final Rule—Are Sponsors Prepared for 2019 Requirements?
Register for the ABC Technology Conference in Grand Rapids
ABC Members Win 2018 Design-Build Awards
Construction Materials Prices Continue to Rise in October
Mark Your Calendars: National Apprenticeship Week is Nov. 12-18
New Video: Do You Know About the Construction Legal Rights Foundation?
How Will the 2018 Election Results Affect ABC Members?
ABC Member Company Employees Talk Workforce Development on CNBC
Construction Employment Picks Up in October
ABC Immediate Past Chairman Chuck Goodrich Wins Indiana State House Race
ABC Supports EPA’s Affordable Clean Energy Proposal
OSHA Issues Guidance on Crane Operator Qualification Compliance
Diversity and Inclusion Leaders: Apply Today
ABC Member Employees Highlight Careers in Construction at White House Event
Nonresidential Spending Retains Momentum in September, Up 8.9 Percent Year Over Year
October 2018 (30)
Nonresidential Fixed Investment Returns to Earth in Q3
September Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 30 States Year Over Year
ABC Announces New Director of Workforce Development
NLRB Extends Comment Period on Joint-Employer Proposal
New Video: ABC Student Chapters Help Construction Management Majors Learn and Grow
ABC and CE Attend Viewpoint Collaborate Conference With 2,300 Industry Experts
ABC Government Affairs Visits Arizona in Advance of Election Day
Trump Administration Releases 2018 Fall Regulatory Agenda
Proposal Would Expand Access to Health Reimbursement Arrangements
DOL Issues Proposal on Small Business Retirement Plans
Construction Executive Honored by Folio:
OSHA Clarifies Anti-retaliation Provisions
Construction Industry Organizes to Reduce Suicide Risk Among Construction Workers
Video Release: The Truth About Project Labor Agreements
Claim Your Free E-book: Cloud Computing, AI and IoT in Construction
During Careers in Construction Month, ABC Emphasizes the Need to Fill Skills Gap
Senate Approves Must-pass Legislation for Water Infrastructure
Construction Material Prices Rebound in September
Construction Industry Adds 23,000 Jobs in September
Judge Halts Trump Administration’s Plan to Remove Temporary Protected Status Designations
DOL Extends PAID Program for Six Months
A Message From the Front Lines of Safety: ABC Releases STEP Video
EIC Awards Highlighted on FindContractors.com
Election 2018 and the Merit Shop: Everything You Need to Know
ABC Comments on OSHA’s Electronic Injury Reporting Proposal
August Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 49 States Year Over Year
Celebrate Careers in Construction This October!
New Video: See Highlights of the 2018 Construction Management Competition
Nonresidential Spending Reaches New High in August
Leading into November Elections, House Passes Tax Reform 2.0
September 2018 (20)
ABC Highlights Economic Benefits of Tax Reform on Small Businesses in Congressional Testimony
Contractors Remain Upbeat in Q2, According to ABC’s Latest Construction Confidence Index
Ivanka Trump Visits S & B’s New Construction Craft Education Facility in Baytown, Texas
ABC Debuts Top Performing Contractors Lists
Watch Highlights From ABC Freedom Fireworks 2018
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Hits a New High in Second Quarter of 2018
NLRB Issues Proposed Rule to Revise Joint-Employer Standard
ABC Backs Tax Reform 2.0, Urges Expansion of 529 Plans for Industry-Recognized Apprenticeships
ABC Releases Wrap-up Video of Legislative Week 2018
Construction Employment Retains Momentum in August
Construction Material Prices Fall in August
DOL Launches Apprenticeship Website for Employers and Job Seekers
Get Prepared: Hurricane Safety Resources Released
Watch Highlights from ABC's 2018 Diversity & Inclusion Summit
Public Nonresidential Construction Up in July
The Latest on WOTUS: Legal Action and Upcoming Rulemakings
ABC and BYF Announce Build Your Future Scholarship Winners
Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors to Increase Jan. 1, 2019
Federal Contractors Update: OFCCP New Policies and 2018 VETS-4212 Report Filing
DOL Announces New Compliance Assistance Office
August 2018 (20)
July Construction Unemployment Rates Down in Every State Year Over Year
DOL to Hold Listening Sessions on 2016 Overtime Rule
Study: Prevailing Wage Repeal Paying Off for West Virginia Public Schools
EPA and NHTSA to Hold Public Hearings on New Fuel Standards Proposal
Trump EPA Rolls Back Obama-era Carbon Emissions Rule
HIRE Vets Medallion Program to Recognize Veteran Recruitment Efforts
Construction Material Prices Inch Down in July
Treasury Releases Additional Guidance for Tax Compliance Under New Law
OSHA Issues New Resource on 2016 Silica Final Rule
Missouri Voters Overturn Right to Work Law
Construction Adds 19,000 Jobs as Unemployment Plummets in July
EPA and NHTSA Release Proposal to Revise Obama Administration Fuel Standards
OSHA Redesigns Rules and Regulations Webpage
Help ABC Grow! Recommend a Prospective Member
Nonresidential Construction Spending Dips in June
ABC Calls for Expanding Apprenticeship Opportunities in Congressional Testimony
June Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 15 States Year Over Year
Nonresidential Fixed Investment Surges in Second Quarter
ABC of Florida Signs ‘Pledge to America’s Workers’ at Event with President Trump
ABC Applauds Reauthorization of Perkins Act to Drive Workforce Education
July 2018 (18)
OSHA Proposes Changes to its 2016 Electronic Injury Reporting Rule
ABC Signs President Trump’s ‘Pledge to America’s Workers’
ABC, Industry Groups Urge President Trump to Reverse Obama-era Policy on Project Labor Agreements
ABC Urges Congress to Pass Bills to Address Health Care Costs
Trump Administration Proposes Revisions to the Endangered Species Act
ABC Applauds Trump Administration’s Rescission of Persuader Rule
ABC Participates in First U.S. House Bipartisan Apprenticeship Caucus Event
ABC Predicts Stable Nonresidential Construction Sector for Remainder of Year
Construction Material Prices Increase Steadily in June
President Trump Nominates Judge Brett Kavanaugh to U.S. Supreme Court
ABC Welcomes New Beam Club Presidential-level Member
ABC Submits Comments on OSHA’s Crane Operator Qualification Proposal
NCC Gold Medalists and Craft Professional of the Year Honored at Washington Nationals Game
ABC Welcomes New Beam Club Presidential-level Member
House Committee Holds Markup on Bills to Expand Consumer-directed Health Care and Lower Premiums
Six Months After Tax Reform, ABC Members Celebrate Effects of Simpler and Fairer Tax Code
Nonresidential Construction Spending Remains Elevated in May, But Private Sector Falters
ABC Member Donates to Career and Tech School for Trades
June 2018 (22)
ABC Leaders Make Their Voices Heard During Legislative Week
ABC and JLG Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Innovation in Construction
Electronic Submission of OSHA 2017 Form 300A Data Due July 1
Leading, Innovating and Winning Work: Highlights From ABC’s Diversity Summit
May Construction Unemployment Rates Down Year Over Year in 45 States
Construction Executive Mobile App Wins Excel Award
New Career Resource Launched by ABC and Real Estate Industry Organizations
Legislative Day Speaker Announcements
ABC’s Construction Confidence Index Surges in Q1
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Remains Elevated in First Quarter of 2018
Construction Materials Prices Surge Again in May With Largest Monthly Increase in a Decade
ABC of Eastern Pennsylvania Partners to Establish Apprenticeship Training Center
Study: Minnesota Prevailing Wage Calculation Process Flawed and Outdated
ABC Applauds Final Rule on Association Health Plans
Cianbro Corporation Earns AQC Credential
OSHA Extends Comment Deadline for Cranes Proposal
Breaking News: Michigan Votes to Repeal Prevailing Wage Law
DOL Secretary Acosta and Rep. Foxx Tour ABC Member Jobsite
Administration to Issue 15,000 More H-2B Visas
Construction Adds 25,000 Jobs in May
April Construction Unemployment Rates Down Year Over Year in 19 States
Nonresidential Construction Remains Unchanged in April
May 2018 (25)
$1 Billion in Additional Construction Spending Creates 6,300+ Additional Construction Jobs
AQC Status Now Identified on FindContractors.com
A Win for Employers—Supreme Court Rules on Mandatory Arbitration
ABC Calls for More Effective and Collaborative Construction Safety Regulations
OSHA Issues Proposal on Crane Operator Qualifications
ABC Urges Congress to Repeal Antiquated, Discriminatory Requirement Facing Trade Associations
In Memoriam: ABC 1991 President John Barto Smith
ABC Members Ranked Among ENR's Top 400 Contractors
ABC Attends White House Presentation of Apprenticeship Report
Trump Administration Continues Rollback of Burdensome Regs
EEOC Alert: 2017 EEO-1 Survey Filing Due June 1
Apprenticeships Must Be Expanded to Meet 21st Century Workforce Needs
ABC Immediate Past Chairman Chuck Goodrich Wins Indiana State House Primary
Construction Material Prices Surge in April
Construction Employment Inches Higher in April; Nonresidential Segment Adds 9,000 Net Jobs
OSHA Will Enforce Beryllium Standard Starting May 11
IRS Issues Guidance on Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
ABC Member Recognized During National Small Business Week
ABC Celebrates Infrastructure Week 2018
ABC Chapters Participate in Safety Week 2018
Nonresidential Construction Down in March; Private Sector Falters, Public Sector Unchanged
March Construction Unemployment Rates Down Year-over-year in 37 States
Fixed Investment Retains Momentum in First Quarter of 2018
Update: OSHA Clarifies Electronic Reporting Requirements
ABC Celebrates Safety Week 2018
April 2018 (20)
2017 EEO-1 Survey Filing Deadline Extended to June 1
OSHA Holds National Safety Stand-down Week in May
ABC Keystone Highlights Impact of Apprenticeship Programs in Congressional Testimony
ABC Talks Workforce and Technology at BuiltWorlds
ABC Members Join President at White House Event to Tout Tax Cuts
Contractors Remain Upbeat, According to ABC’s Latest Construction Confidence Index
ABC Urges NLRB to Rescind 2014 “Ambush” Election Final Rule
DOL’s Wage and Hour Division Issues Three New Opinion Letters
ABC, USVBA Agree to Promote Veteran Construction Businesses
Construction Material Price Expansion Continues in March
Construction Employment Falters in March; Nonresidential Segment Loses 8,200 Net Jobs
ABC Applauds Confirmation of John Ring to NLRB
Federal Agencies Sign MOU to Streamline Infrastructure Permitting
Construction Executive Named Amongst Best Contractor Magazines
Register Today for National Small Business Week
February Construction Unemployment Rates Down Year-over-year in 34 States
Nonresidential Construction Flat in February; Public Sector Spending Plummets
DOL Launches New PAID Pilot Program and Offers Webinar
Commerce Issues Guidance for Tariff Exemptions
DOL Releases Video Series on FLSA Compliance
March 2018 (28)
ABC Report: Safety Best Practices Can Make Construction Companies 670 Percent Safer
January Construction Unemployment Rates Down Year-over-Year in All 50 States
Top Award-winners Honored at ABC’s Excellence in Construction Awards
ABC Recognizes the Best of the Best at the Careers in Construction Awards
Enforcement for Beryllium Standard Begins in May
SBA Honors ABC Member Hensel Phelps
Governor Walker Signs Legislation to Combat Labor Shortage
Indeed.com: Construction Careers Rank Among Best Jobs of 2018
ABC Joins Employers in Coalition to Protect Employer-sponsored Health Care
Top Craft Professional, Instructor Honored at ABC Convention 2018
ABC Honors Future Construction Leaders at Annual College Student Competition
ABC Congratulates 2018 National Craft Champions
ABC Announces National Diversity Excellence Award Winners
ABC Honors America’s Top Construction Projects
ABC Honors Contractors with Industry-leading Safety Performance
ACI Mechanical Named Contractor of the Year by ABC
ABC, BCSP Ink Deal to Promote Construction Safety
Construction Materials Prices Continue to Expand Briskly in February
Construction Employment Growth Surges in February
ABC Metro Washington Chapter Hosts Members of Congress at Training Facility
NLRB Extends Comment Period on Ambush Election Rule
DOL Announces Payroll Independent Audit Determination Pilot Program
ABC Mike Bellaman Highlighted in US EPA’s Year in Review
ABC Asks for Relief From Burdensome PAC Regulation
Association Health Plans a Common-sense Solution, ABC Tells DOL
ABC Weighs in on Elements of a Successful Infrastructure Package
Nonresidential Construction Spending Dips Slightly in January
Associated Builders and Contractors Announces Finalists in Competitions for Top Craft Professional and Instructor
February 2018 (16)
NLRB: Update on Joint Employer; Webinar on March 7
Strong Economy, Weaker Dollar Help Construction Materials Prices Recover in January
ABC Calls on Senate to Pass the Save Local Business Act
President Trump Releases Infrastructure Proposal
Congress Passes Funding Deal Ahead of White House 2019 Budget Request
ABC Weighs in on Immigration Debate
OFCCP Sends Out 1,000 Corporate Scheduling Announcement Letters
Construction Executive Magazine Celebrates 15th Anniversary With New Website and Digital Newsletter
ABC Members Lead ENR’s Top 600 Specialty Contractors Ranking 2017
ABC Commends White House Infrastructure Plan's Regulatory Streamlining, Workforce Development Expansion Goals
ABC Joins Letter to Congress Outlining Immigration Priorities for Construction Industry
EPA Update: The Latest on WOTUS and the Clean Power Plan
Demand for Construction Workers Remains Strong
Nonresidential Construction Maintains Momentum in December
ABC is Proud to Celebrate Career and Technical Education Month
ABC Members Listed on Fortune's 'World's Most Admired Companies'
January 2018 (25)
Trump Declares America a Nation of Builders, and ABC Stands Ready to Build
NLRB Extends Deadline for Responses on Ambush Election Rule
Employers Must Provide Workforce Data to EEOC by Mar. 31
December Construction Unemployment Rates Down Year-over-Year in 46 States as Nation Posts Lowest December Rate on Record
Year-end Data Show Economy Expanded in 2017, ABC Says; Fixed Investment Surged in Fourth Quarter
Coalition Asks President Trump To Let All Americans Rebuild U.S. Infrastructure
New DOL Procedures for Processing H-2B Visa Applications Announced
Health Insurance Tax Suspended in Stopgap Spending Bill
Employers Must Post OSHA Injury/Illness Report by Feb. 1
President Trump Intends to Nominate John F. Ring to NLRB
U.S. Labor Secretary Visits W.Va. to Address ABCWV Members at Annual Meeting
ABC Tells EPA Repeal of Clean Power Plan Will Save Money, Jobs
Update on Electronic Submission for 2017 OSHA Form 300A Data
Standard Constructors Inc. Earns AQC Credential
Construction Input Prices Inch Down in December, Up YOY Despite Low Inflation
ABC Branding and Imaging Campaigns
Nonresidential Construction Employment Ends 2017 on a High Note
U.S. Government Ends Temporary Protected Status Designation for Nearly 200,000 Salvadorans
National Business Media Turns to ABC for Perspective on Construction Boom, Infrastructure Plan
DOL Publishes Proposed Rule on Association Health Plans
OSHA Update: Effective Jan. 2 Civil Monetary Penalties Increased for Inflation
Branch & Associates Exec George R. Nash, Jr. Begins Term as ABC National Chair
F.L. Crane & Sons Inc. Earns AQC Credential
Nonresidential Construction Spending Ticks Higher in November, Down Year-Over-Year
Construction Unemployment Rates Improve in 36 States as Nation Posts Lowest November Rate on Record
December 2017 (17)
ABC Celebrates Passage of Historic Tax Reform Bill
OSHA Issues New and Revised Fact Sheets on Silica
Recent Important NLRB Decisions and Actions
Trump Administration Continues to Roll Back Burdensome Regulations
Update to OSHA Electronic Injury and Illness Reporting Deadline
ABC Roundup of Regulations Impacting Merit Shop Contractors
The ‘Trump Effect’ Positive for Contractors, Says ABC Chair Chuck Goodrich
ABC Chief Economist Predicts Stable 2018 Construction Economy
Study Says Repealing Illinois’ 1931 Prevailing Wage Law Would Boost Economy
Dec. 15 Deadline: OSHA Electronic Injury and Illness Reporting
November Construction Input Prices Expand; Year-over-Year Inflation Highest Since 2011
Construction Backlog Surges, Sets Record in Third Quarter
Construction Jobs Numbers Rebound in November
Buoyed by Healthy Economy, ABC Index Finds Contractors Upbeat
House Names Conferees to Reconcile Tax Reform Legislation
Construction Spending Rises in October; Flat Year-Over-Year
Worker Availability Confidence Remains Low Among Florida Construction Firms
November 2017 (24)
Tax Reform Bill Advances in U.S. Senate
President Trump Highlights Benefits of Business Tax Cuts in Mo. Speech
Hurricane Recovery Helps Construction Unemployment Rate Hit Lowest October Mark on Record
Construction's Contribution to U.S. Economy Highest in Seven Years
The Latest on OSHA’s Electronic Reporting Compliance Deadline
ABC Members: Don’t Miss Your Chance to Register for DOL’s Training on Paid Sick Leave Webinar
Construction Input Prices Flat in October; Year-over-Year Inflation Remains
ABC Participates in First Meeting of DOL’s Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion
Construction Organizations Tell Congress to Continue Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Designations
Tax Reform Moving on Capitol Hill
Gaylor Electric Exec Named ABC's Young Professional of the Year
ABC Awards Student Chapter of the Year and CMC Winner at Leadership Week 2017
Don’t Miss Upcoming Webinars on Labor and Employment Regulations
ACE Mentor Program Seeks ABC Member Mentors
OSHA Extends Deadline for Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Certification Requirement
ABC Applauds House for Passing the Save Local Business Act
George Nash Elected ABC 2018 Chair; Tony Rader Chair-elect
ABC Tells Fox Business Tax Reform Will Spur Construction Hiring
ABC Praises Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Trump Administration Amends Labor Rule, Ends 'Blacklisting'
Study: Private Activity Bonds Would Create Jobs, Fast Track Construction, Save Money
ABC Continues to Work Toward a WOTUS Solution
ABC’s Mike Bellaman Attends White House Tax Reform Meeting
Trump Selects Scott Mugno to Lead OSHA
October 2017 (24)
Republicans Release New Health Care Proposals
A Record Number of Project Owners Attend ABC Users Summit
ABC Celebrates Careers in Construction Month 2017
ABC Urges House to Act Quickly After Senate Passes Budget, Preserving Path for Tax Reform
ABC Announces Promotion of Téa Gennaro to Chief Financial Officer
Silica Update: OSHA Issues Interim Enforcement Guidance
Construction Executive Magazine Receives Folio Awards Honorable Mention
Court: West Virginia Remains a Right to Work State
ABC CEO Mike Bellaman Appears on the Fox Business Network to Discuss Apprenticeship Expansion
ABC CEO Mike Bellaman Appointed to Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion for all Americans
Lithko Contracting LLC Earns AQC Credential
ABC Welcomes New Beam Club Presidential Level Member
ABC Joins Business Groups in Hill Ad Calling for Tax Reform
Treasury Announces Plans to Withdraw Proposed 2704 Regulations
Kuck Mechanical Contractors LLC Earns AQC Credential
EPA Issues Proposal to Repeal Obama-era Regulations on Carbon Emissions
ABC Signs On to Coalition Letter Supporting Bill to Improve the E-Verify System
ABC-supported Legislation to Restore the Joint Employer Standard Advances
Tax Reform Will Help ABC Members, Bellaman Tells Fox Business
ABC's Mike Bellaman Talks Federal Regulatory Reform at the White House
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Reform Comments Due by Oct. 18
ABC Voices Support for EPA's WOTUS Proposal
Anticipated Immigration Changes Require Employer Diligence
CarolinaPower Earns AQC Credential
September 2017 (19)
No Vote in Senate on Latest ACA Repeal Bill
Take Action: Tell EPA and the Corps to Rescind WOTUS Final Rule
ABC Submits Comments on DOL’s Overtime Request for Information
Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors to Increase Jan. 1, 2018
Important Update: DOL Issues New Memo on OSHA Silica Enforcement
ABC-supported Ambush Election Amendment, Other Priorities Pass in House Appropriations Bill
Take Action: Comment on DOL's Request for Information on the Overtime Rule
Action Alert: Enforcement of OSHA’s Silica Rule Begins on Sept. 23
ABC Member Exclusive: Attend Autodesk Connect & Construct for Free!
Senate HELP Committee Holds Hearing on Two EEOC Nominees
Trump Nominates Labor Attorney for NLRB General Counsel
Cutler Associates Inc. Earns AQC Credential
OMB Initiates Immediate Stay of New EEO-1 Report
ABC Baltimore CEO Testifies Before Congress on Project JumpStart
Federal Judge Issues Permanent Injunction Against Overtime Rule
EPA To Hold Public Meetings on WOTUS Rule
Citizenship and Immigration Services to Require Using Updated Form in September
Southcon Building Group Earns AQC Credential
Hurricanes Harvey & Irma Rebuilding: Know the Hazards and Be Safe!
August 2017 (22)
President Trump Launches Tax Reform Push
OSHA Launches Electronic Portal for Injury and Illness Records
Architectural Metals Earns AQC Credential
Fox News: ABC CEO Michael Bellaman Talks Infrastructure
ABC Members Named to Top Commercial Solar Contractors List
Watson Electrical Construction Co. LLC Earns AQC Credential
ABC CEO Michael Bellaman Hits the Airwaves for the Merit Shop
President Trump Targets Delays and Red Tape in Infrastructure Permitting
ABC Supports Rescission of DOL Persuader Rule
Wanzek Construction Inc. Earns AQC Credential
ABC Requests Member Feedback on Tax Reform
Congratulations to the 2017 Build Your Future Scholarship Recipients
ABC Launches 2017 STEP Whiteboard Video
Take Action: Tell DOL to Rescind the Overreaching Persuader Regulation
Trump Administration Regulatory Agenda Released
ABC Asks Treasury for Clarification of “Seasonal” Definitions Under the ACA
Trump Backs Senate Immigration Reform Bill
Senate Confirms Kaplan to NLRB
President Trump Welcomes ABC Small Business Leaders to White House Event
ABC Members Lead ENR’s Top 400 Contractors Ranking
DOL Requests Information Related to Overtime Rule
Health Care Alert: “Skinny Repeal” Rejected in Senate
July 2017 (14)
Be a Hero and Download the ABC Action App Today
Senate Begins Debate to Repeal the Affordable Care Act
Revised Form I-9 Released by Citizenship and Immigration Services
Court Rules Jersey City PLA Requirement Violates NLRA
Senate Committee Approves ABC-supported Nominees to the NLRB
House Defeats Measure to Reform Davis-Bacon Calculations
OSHA Issues Proposed Rule on Beryllium Exposure for Construction Sector
U.S. Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Wisconsin Right-to-Work Law
ABC Launches New ‘Get Engaged’ Communications Page
Burdensome Section 2704 Regs in IRS Crosshairs
EPA Proposes to Rescind Obama-era WOTUS Rule
National Craft Champions, CIOY and CPOY Honored in Washington, D.C.
ABC Members Build America
CPWR Releases Guide to Prevent Heat Illness
June 2017 (22)
Pictures from ABC’s Legislative Week Now Available
Trump Nominates William Emanuel to Fill Final NLRB Seat
New ABC Workforce Development Website Goes Live
ABC's Rosita Howell Remembered
Senate Vote on Health Care Bill Delayed
ABC, USPAACC Ink MOU to Foster Competition in Construction
Vice President Pence Rallies ABC Members for Legislative Day
OSHA Offers Interpretation Letter on ‘Daily Stretching Program’
OSHA Proposes Delay in Electronic Reporting Compliance
HUD Sec. Ben Carson Headlines ABC Diversity & Inclusion Summit
Trump Nominates OSHA Lawyer to Fill Vacant NLRB Seat
President Trump's Apprenticeship Expansion Helps All Americans Build America
ABC-sponsored Study Highlights Impact of 2704 Regs on Family Businesses
ABC Joins Coalition in Support of House-passed AHCA
DOL Begins Process for Changing Overtime, Persuader Rules
ABC Members Participate in Administration’s Workforce Development Week
Trump Administration’s Infrastructure Week Reveals Policy Details
ABC Launches 'Building America' Campaign
DOL Withdraws Informal Guidance on Key Issues
Vice President Pence to Headline ABC’s Legislative Day
Crossland Construction Co. Earns AQC Credential
Study: Project Labor Agreement Mandates Inflate Cost of Construction 13 Percent
May 2017 (22)
CBO Releases Report on House-passed AHCA
Download the New Construction Executive Mobile App
Legislation Introduced to Reform Davis-Bacon Act
President Trump Releases FY18 Budget Proposal
Construction Industry Suicide Prevention Summits in NV, MA & TN Announced
ABC Comments on Burdensome EPA Regulations
Construction Industry Takes Time Out to Focus on Safety
ABC Insurance Trust Issues Health Care Compliance Bulletin, AHCA Awaits Action in Senate
Seeking ABC Members for Three Emerging Peer Groups
ABC Members Donate More Than $200,000 to Military Family Charity
Department of Labor Announces Hiring Program for Veterans
Bipartisan, ABC-supported Career and Technical Education Bill Introduced in Congress
OSHA Touts Partnership With ABC Central Texas
House Passes ABC-supported American Health Care Act
Thornton Construction of Miami Earns AQC Credential
Have a Company App? Let Construction Executive Know!
OSHA Rescinds "Union Walk Around Rule”
House Passes ABC-supported Bill to Provide Workplace Flexibility
ABC Cites Improved Business Climate in President Trump’s First 100 Days
ABC Pledges to Work With New Labor Secretary to Find Solutions
ABC Member Davis Construction Donates Services for Children’s National Healing Garden
Former ABC President Lawrence Hogan, Sr. Dies at 88
April 2017 (17)
Don’t Miss the CII’s 2017 Annual Conference
White House Releases Long-anticipated Tax Proposal
Construction Executive Wins Silver Azbee Award
New Study Finds NY’s Prevailing Wage Increases Cost of Public Construction by Up to 25%
Arkansas Repeals State Prevailing Wage Law
Iowa Governor Signs Bill to Strengthen Order on PLA Neutrality
Wisconsin Becomes the 23rd State to Ban PLA Mandates
ABC Member Feedback Needed on Burdensome Regulations
ABC National Chair Calls on Congress to End Government Mandated Project Labor Agreements
Neil Gorsuch is Confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court
OSHA Delays Enforcement of Silica Rule by Three Months
ABC Members to U.S. Senate: Stop Historic, Partisan Supreme Court Filibuster
Suicide Prevention Events, Resources Available from Industry Alliance
President Trump Signs Resolution to Eliminate Burdensome OSHA Recordkeeping Rule
OSHA Issues Final Rule on Beryllium Exposure
OFCCP Announces 2017 Veterans Hiring Benchmark for Federal Contractors
2017 Craft Professional of the Year Receives Ram Truck
March 2017 (22)
Trump Administration Approves Keystone XL Pipeline Permit
House Committee Approves ABC-supported Bill to Increase Competition, Lower Costs on Federal Construction Contracts
Health Care Update: the American Health Care Act
Construction Coalition Requests Extension for Silica Compliance
Association Health Plans Legislation Passes in the House
Senate HELP Committee Holds Confirmation Hearing on Secretary of Labor Nominee R. Alexander Acosta
ABC Report: Safety Best Practices Can Make Construction Companies 770% Safer
Alabama Electrical Training Instructor Named ABC’s Craft Instructor of the Year
Take Action: Ask Congress to End Government-Mandated PLAs in Federal Contracting
Iowa Construction Supervisor Named ABC Craft Professional of the Year
Legislation to ban PLA Mandates Introduced in U.S. Senate
Wisconsin Legislature Approves Bill Banning PLA Mandates
ABC Member Named to Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” List for 20th Consecutive Year
Alpha Mechanical Inc. Earns AQC Credential
Congress Votes to Permanently Block Illegal ‘Blacklisting’ Rule
President Trump Issues Executive Order to Rein in Overreaching Waters of the U.S. Rule
House Passes Legislation to Block OSHA’s “Volks” Rule
New ABC Diversity Website Goes Live
ABC Celebrates, Collaborates and Connects at Workforce Week '17
2017 National Craft Championships Winners Announced
Congress Takes Action to Reform Health Care
ABC Honors National Safety Excellence Award Winners
February 2017 (20)
The Latest on the Trump Administration: Feb. 16 – 22
Construction Executive Magazine Launches Mobile App
ABC Member Accepted into SHARP Ranks
ABC Craft Pro finalist Terry 'Scrap Man' Buschert Send Kids to Camp with Scrap Metal
2017 Construction General Permit Goes into Effect
R. Alexander Acosta Nominated to Serve as Secretary of Labor After Puzder Withdraws
The Latest on the Trump Administration: Feb. 9–15
ABC Amends OSHA Lawsuit to include the Electronic Reporting Provisions
Missouri Becomes 28th Right to Work State
More Than 170 Top Construction Pros to Compete at ABC’s National Craft Championships
The Latest on the Trump Administration: Feb. 2–8
House Passes Legislation to Block ‘Blacklisting’ Rule
ABC Member Meets with President Trump
New SmartMarket Report Available: Managing Risk in the Construction Industry
ABC Announces Craft Professional and Instructor of the Year Finalists
Legislation Introduced in the House to Repeal the Davis-Bacon Act
President Trump Nominates Judge Neil Gorsuch to U.S. Supreme Court
The Latest on the Trump Administration: Jan. 20 – Feb. 1
ABC and Dexter + Chaney Announce Strategic Partnership
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January 2017 (12)
Open-shop Craft Workers Oppose Mandated Apprenticeship on Private Construction Jobsites
Celebrating 80 Years of Performance: Congratulations to ABC Member Hensel Phelps
Champion Electric Inc. Earns AQC Credential
Wisconsin Chapter Members’ Recruitment Efforts Recognized
Employers Must Post OSHA Injury/Illness Form by Feb. 1
ABC Urges President-Elect Trump to Reinstitute Government Neutrality in Federal Construction
ABC Supports Betsy DeVos’ Confirmation as Secretary of Education
OSHA Final Rule Reverses "Volks" Decision
ABC Urges Congress to Pass Needed Regulatory Reform
Final Rule Issued on Revising EEO Framework for National Apprenticeship Act
Help Judge the 2017 National Craft Championships
Free Enterprise Momentum Continues with Passage of Prevailing Wage Repeal and Right to Work Laws in Kentucky
December 2016 (13)
Trump Taps Fast Food Exec Andy Puzder to Lead the DOL
Learn More About Inauguration Day 2017
ABC Members Combine Learning and Networking at Autodesk University
OSHA Issues Final Rule on Walking/Working Surfaces
OSHA Issues Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs
Find and Do Business With ABC Members at FindContractors.com
Congress Passes Temporary Resolution to Fund the Government
CFMA Benchmarker Report Shows Increase in Return on Assets, Equity
ABC Urges Congress to Prioritize Regulatory Reform in the 115th Congress
Using the Tax Code to Your Advantage: Purchasing a New Vehicle for Business Could Save You Money
New I-9 Form Beginning Jan. 2017
Effort to Override Veto of Bill Tying Prevailing Wage to Union Rates in Illinois Fails
ABC Announces New Resources Aimed at Preventing Suicides Through Industry Alliance
November 2016 (21)
Anti-Retaliation Provisions of OSHA’s Reporting Rule Take Effect Dec. 1
DOL’s Controversial Overtime Rule Blocked
SDV Construction Earns AQC Accreditation
ABC Welcomes New Beam Club Presidential Level Member
ABC Praises Injunction Against Department of Labor’s Controversial Overtime Rule
Page Mechanical Group Launches NCCER-Accredited Apprenticeship Program
Fall 2016 Regulatory Alert: Learn about Important Updates on Federal Rules and Regulations
Shapiro & Duncan Inc. Earns AQC Accreditation
Building America: The Merit Shop Scorecard
Webinar: Affordable Care Act & Employer Wellness Programs – What Employers Should Know for 2017
ABC Applauds President-elect Trump's Commitment to Serving All Americans
Chuck Goodrich Elected to Lead ABC in 2017; George Nash is Chair-elect
ABC Applauds Court’s Ruling to Permanently Block DOL’s Persuader Rule
More Than $350,000 Raised for ABC Pelican Chapter Rebuilding Efforts During ABC’s National Board Meeting
Freedom Fireworks Showcases NCC Medalists
ABC Future Leaders Awards Go To Brooke Wenger of Triad Engineering Inc., Colorado State University and Texas State University Student Chapters
Trump Elected President; Republicans Hold Majorities in Congress
Autodesk University Las Vegas 2016: Complimentary Spots Remaining for ABC Members
IAN Corp. Earns AQC Accreditation
Overtime Rule Goes into Effect Dec. 1st
Don’t Miss Post-Election ABC Webinars
October 2016 (13)
Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Against Blacklisting Final Rule
ABC Announces 2016 Young Professional of the Year Finalists
ABC Welcomes New Beam Club Presidential Level Member
ABC Announces Seven-Figure Ad Buy
OSHA Further Delays Enforcement of Anti-Retaliation Provisions in Electronic Reporting Final Rule
Webinar: Preparing for the Overtime Final Rule
Governor of Iowa proclaims October Careers in Construction Month
Associated Builders and Contractors Files Suit Against ‘Blacklisting’ Rule
Kencor Inc. Elevator Systems Earns AQC Credential
Messer Construction Co. Earns AQC Credential
Member Contractors: Participate in the ABC Employee Benefits Survey
DOL Issues Paid Sick Leave Final Rule for Federal Contractors
Learn about the Revised EEO-1 Report and Small Business Resource Center
September 2016 (15)
ABC Travel Teams Hitting the Road this Election Season
House Passes the ABC-supported REVIEW Act
David Allen Co., Elzinga & Volkers Earn AQC Designations
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Beam Club at Leadership Week
IRS Targets Family-owned Businesses With "Stealth Death Tax Increase"
ABC Files Suit Against DOL’s Overtime Rule
Minimum Wage Increasing for Workers on Covered Federal Contracts in January
Craft Professional and Craft Instructor of the Year Awards Now Accepting Nominations
Nominate the 2016 ABC Student Chapter of the Year: Deadline Oct. 14
ABC Survey Finds Blacklisting Rule Will Force Many Contractors to Abandon Federal Marketplace
ABC of New Jersey Wins Appeal that Could Curb Local PLA Mandate
House Passes ABC-backed Workforce Development Legislation
Congratulations to the 2016 Build Your Future Scholarship Recipients
Zika Virus: Proactive Measures Can Help Curb an Emerging Disease
ABC Young Professionals announce keynote speaker for 2016 Future Leader's Lab
August 2016 (13)
New Member Resources on Final ‘Blacklisting’ Rule
FAA Commercial Drones Rule Takes Effect
EEOC Releases Final Enforcement Guidance on Retaliation and Related Issues
ABC Connecticut Chapter Helps to Repair Homes for Veterans and Their Families
ABC Pelican Chapter Tallies Flood Damage
Associated Builders and Contractors: 'Blacklisting' Final Rule Hurts Contractors, Employees and Taxpayers
Intelligent Machines and Wearable Tech Improve Productivity on Construction Sites, According to Construction Executive Magazine
ABC New Orleans/Bayou Chapter to Aid Flood Victims
ABC Submits Second Comment Letter on EEOC’s Proposed Revision to the EEO-1 Report
OSHA Clarifies Employee Self-Treatment Under Recordkeeping Rule
Coalition Submits Comments on Nationwide Water Permitting Proposal
ABC Member Company Interns Eligible for HCSS Scholarships
Webinar: Learn about the FAA final rule on Drones
July 2016 (16)
Illinois Governor Vetoes Bill Tying Prevailing Wage to Union Contracts
ABC Welcomes New Presidential-level Beam Club Member
Claim Your Spot at the 2017 National Craft Championships
The Weitz Company Earns AQC Designation
Increase in Penalties Begins in August
NLRB Issues Decision in Miller & Anderson
DOL Releases New FMLA Employer Compliance Guide
OSHA Delays Enforcement of Anti-Retaliation Provisions in Electronic Reporting Final Rule
DOL, NLRB Overreach Would be Rolled Back by House Appropriations Bill
ABC Files Preliminary Injunction Against Anti-retaliation Provisions of OSHA’s Electronic Reporting Final Rule
House Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Roll Back Harmful ACA Provisions
ABC Newsline Has a New Look and Features
2016 National Craft Championships Winners Honored in Washington, D.C.
OFCCP Issues Final Rule on Sex Discrimination for Federal Contractors
FAA Issues Final Rule on Drones
ABC's West Virginia Chapter Establishes Flood Relief Program
June 2016 (14)
Court Blocks DOL’s Final Persuader Rule
ABC Members Build America
Construction Executive Launches New Subscription Center
Country’s Largest Business-to-Business Event Convened by Asian Americans Held in Atlanta
Diversity & Inclusion Summit Fosters Success
ABC Leaders Are on Capitol Hill for Legislative Week
New Veterans Hiring Benchmark for Federal Contractors
ABC Welcomes New Beam Club Presidential Level Member
Court Rejects ABC’s Challenge to Ambush Rule
EEOC Releases Final Rules on Employer Wellness Programs
EEOC Raises Fine for Noncompliance with Notice-posting Requirements
Rules in the Pipeline at FAA, DOL Address Drones, Apprenticeship Programs
Upcoming OSHA Rulemakings Announced
ABC Western Washington’s Kathleen Garrity inducted into Hall of Fame
May 2016 (10)
Final Rules on Blacklisting, Sick Leave Forthcoming
Build Your Future Scholarships
ABC Sends Letter in Support of the EEOC Reform Act
ABC Craft Professional of the Year Takes Home a Brand-new Ram Truck
Safety Week 2016 - Ballpark Grand Slam for Safety at Nationals Park
New OSHA Electronic Recordkeeping Rule Creates Series of Problems
Amendment to Exempt DOD, NNSA from ‘Blacklisting' Proposal Passes House Committee
New Fact Sheets Available on Hazards Related to Scaffolds, Marine Terminals and Confined Spaces
ABC Urges Congressional Task Force to Advance Common-sense Health Care Solutions
ABC’s STEP Featured in Smart Market Report Examining Construction Safety Culture
April 2016 (10)
House Committee Holds Hearing on DOL’s Final Persuader Rule
ABC Continues to Push Back Against Controversial WOTUS Rule
House Committee Holds Hearing on Hidden Cost of Regulation
ABC Files Comments on New Paid Sick Leave Requirement for Fed Contractors
Treasury Department Report: Construction Faces Highest Tax Burden
ABC of Michigan-Supported Apprenticeship Ratio Reform Signed Into Law
ABC Joins Letter Urging Action on Small Business Healthcare Bill
Congress Introduces Legislation to Rollback Overtime Rule
ABC Comments on EEOC’s Proposed Revisions to the EEO-1 Report
Construction Industry Groups File Suit Over OSHA Silica Rule
March 2016 (11)
National Craft Champions Highlighted in Local Media Coverage
Nine in Ten Workforce Week ’16 Attendees Surveyed Plan to Attend Next Year
Construction Industry Voices Concerns with Silica Rule
ABC Slams Persuader Rule: DOL Proposal Designed to Silence Employers
“Charging Parties” Gain Access to EEOC Discrimination Investigation Docs
EEOC Issues Fact Sheet for Small Businesses
Top Construction Projects; Safety & Diversity Programs Honored at Excellence in Construction Awards
5th Circuit Court of Appeals Hears ABC Challenge to NLRB’s “Ambush” Election Final Rule
Federal Contractor Alert: DOL Releases Proposed Rule on Paid Sick Leave
National Craft Championships 2016 Winners Announced
ABC Honors National Safety Award Winners
February 2016 (11)
ABC Urges House Appropriators to Roll Back Job-Killing Regulations
DOL Releases Guidance Defining Joint Employment
West Virginia Enacts Prevailing Wage Repeal and Right to Work
New Hampshire Rejects Prevailing Wage Bill
Prevailing Wage’s Impact on Affordable Housing
NLRB Extends Ban on Captive-Audience Meetings Prior to Mail Ballot Elections
Free ConsensusDocs Webinars on IPD Contracting and Contract Management in the Cloud
West Virginia Legislature Advances Prevailing Wage Repeal, Right to Work
ABC Welcomes New Beam Club Hall of Fame Level Member
EEOC Proposes to Collect Pay Data on EE0-1
ABC Submits Comments on Proposed DOL Apprenticeship Rule
January 2016 (15)
Construction Executive Begins New Publication Schedule
New West Virginia State Sen. Puts Right-to-Work, Prevailing Wage Repeal in Motion
Employers Must Post OSHA Injury/Illness Form by Feb. 1
The FaverGray Company Earns AQC Designation
Help Judge the National Craft Championships
New Drone Registration Requirements
Join Us for the 26th Annual Excellence in Construction Awards on March 2
ABC Workforce Week ’16: World-class Education and Inspirational Keynote Speakers
President Obama Vetoes Legislation to Rollback Harmful ACA Provisions
ABC Ad Plays During NCAA National Championship Game
Special Limited-Time Pricing on Autodesk Products with a Desktop Subscription
IRS Extends Deadlines for ACA’s 2015 Information Reporting Requirements
Enter the FedEx Advantage $25,000 "Get Ready Sweepstakes"
OSHA Now Allows Electronic Submissions for Injury and Illness Reporting
ABC and Business Community Ask for Delay of "Persuader" Rule
December 2015 (9)
U.S. House of Representatives and Senate Reach Deal on Omnibus, Tax Extenders
ABC Welcomes New Beam Club Chairman and Hall of Fame Level Members
Deadlines Looming for ACA Employer Mandate and Reporting Requirements
Wellness Programs, Drones and EPA Regulations Included in Federal Regulatory Agenda
President Obama Signs Regulatory Reform Measures into Law
ABC Launches Two New Discount Programs - the Wyndham Hotel Group and Franklin Covey
DOL Issues Proposed Rule Revising EEO Framework For National Apprenticeship Act
Overtime, Blacklisting and Persuader Rules Addressed in DOL Regulatory Agenda
NCC Intent to Compete Deadline Extended to Dec. 15
November 2015 (19)
ABC National Tax Panel Hits Capitol Hill
ABC Florida Gulf Coast and Rep. Jolly Partner on Literacy Effort
OSHA Releases Latest Regulatory Agenda
Registration Now Open for all 2016 Project Management Courses
Only One Week Left to Submit NCC Intent-to-Compete Forms
ABC Student Chapter of Montgomery College to Participate in Canstruction Competition
Soltek Pacific Construction Company Earns AQC Designation
Register Now for ABC’s 2016 Workforce Week
David Chapin Elected to Lead ABC in 2016; Chuck Goodrich is Chair-Elect
Compliance Alert –ACA Employer Reporting Requirements – Deadlines Approaching
University of Cincinnati, Shon Smith of ACI Mechanical Win Future Leaders Awards
ABC Member Companies Win Big at Construction Users Roundtable Safety Awards
Pennsylvania Governor Signs Bill to Prevent Union Violence
Sen. Marco Rubio Addresses ABC Member Concerns During Industry TeleForum
Flooring Contractor Brings Entire Organization Together Using Single Solution for Accounting & Project Management
EEOC Issues Proposed Rule on Wellness Programs
Senate Passes Resolution to Nullify WOTUS Rule
Two-Year Budget Deal Signed by President Obama Carries Implications for Contractors
ABC-led Coalition Comments on OSHA Proposal to Overturn Volks Ruling
October 2015 (15)
The Importance of Digital Images and Video on Today’s Jobsite
Calling Future Diversity Resource Group Leaders and Members
Take Action: Tell Congress to Support the “Protecting Local Business Opportunity Act”
New GEICO Insurance Program for ABC Members and Their Employees
ABC-Supported Bill to Provide Small Business Relief from ACA Signed into Law
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Obama Administration’s Overtime Proposal
Appeals Court Places Nationwide Stay on WOTUS Rule
Network at the Largest P3 Conference in the Country
ABC-led Coalition Comments on OSHA Rulemaking Process for Chemicals
Lewis Contractors and Ross & Associates Earn AQC Designation
Flexible and Comprehensive ERP Helps Kinsley Speed to Profit
Deadline Extended for Construction Executive AQC Company Profiles
The Contractors Plan to Include ACA-Compliant Benefits Solution for Construction Contractors
OSHA’s Confined Spaces in Construction Rule in Full Effect
Competition Season Nears for Trimmer-funded Careers in Construction Programs
September 2015 (28)
National Business Groups Invite Presidential Candidates to Speak to Members
ABC Continues Opposition to Blacklisting Proposal in Advance of Hearing
House Passes Bill to Streamline Process for Developer Permits and Project Approvals
ABC Submits Letter Urging Small Business Relief from ACA Provisions
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Legislation to Counteract “Joint Employer” Ruling
View the Final List of Users Summit Panelists and Register Today
Enter ABC’s National Diversity Excellence Awards
Fall Project Management Course for ABC Contractors
New P3 Law in Georgia Focus of Upcoming Forum
Share Your Backlog and Help ABC Expand Its Economic Data
Hourly Minimum Wage on Federal Contracts to Increase in January 2016
Step up to Solve the Construction Worker Shortage
Meet Your Next Employee at the ABC Career Fair Nov. 11
Build a Solid Foundation for Your Company with ABC's Leadership Development Track
Appeals Court Upholds Idaho Law Banning Government-Mandated PLAs
Coalition Supports Bipartisan Regulatory Reform Bill
Invite Your User Clients to Attend ABC’s Users Summit for Free
Pay Your Dues and “Pay it Forward” with a Contribution to Training
Legislation Introduced to Counteract “Joint Employer” Ruling
OFCCP Issues Final Pay Transparency Rule for Federal Contractors
Health Care Compliance Alert: Employer Mandate and New Reporting Requirements
White House Issues Paid Sick Leave Executive Order Targeting Federal Contractors
Do your Apprentices and Trainees Have What it Takes to Compete at NCC?
More than 900 ABC Members Urge DOL to Withdraw Proposed Overtime Rule
NLRB Uproots Decades-Old Standards in Joint Employer Ruling
Waters of the U.S. Rule Blocked in 13 States by Federal Judge
Take Action: Tell DOL Proposed Changes to Overtime Rules Will Hurt Your Business
ABC Mourns the Loss of Merit Shop Champion Ray Shortino
August 2015 (18)
ABC Urges Withdrawal of Obama Administration’s Unlawful and Impractical ‘Blacklisting Proposal’
Replace a Cumbersome and Expensive Project Management Solution with Easy and Affordable
Call to Action: Oppose President Obama’s Blacklisting Proposal
OSHA Releases Guide on Safety and Health Training For Workers
Claim Your Spot at the 2016 National Craft Championships
Why You Want to Meet the Students at ABC’s Career Fair
Registration Now Open for Fall Project Management Course
Send Your Emerging Leaders to ABC's Leadership Development Track
Senators Urge Agencies to Withdraw Proposed “Blacklisting” Rules for Federal Contractors
Register Now for the ABC Users Summit
USACE Memos Show Concerns over ‘Waters of the U.S.’ Rule
OSHA Issues New Employer Recordkeeping Proposal
Blacklisting Proposal’s Comment Deadline Extended
PLA Surveys Issued for Projects in Kentucky and Maryland
ABC Requests Extension for Comments on Overtime Proposal
President Signs Three-Month Extension of Federal Highway Trust Fund
President Obama and EPA Announce Final Clean Power Plan
Summer Project Management Course Available for ABC Contractors
July 2015 (23)
Regulatory Reform Bill on Rulemaking Process Passes the House
House Passes Bill to Allow State Governance on Coal Ash Disposal
ABC’s Construction Management Career Fair Returning in November
Four New Ways You Can Incorporate BIM in Your Business
Labor Department Issues New Guidance Targeting Worker Misclassification
House Committee Chairmen Call for Withdrawal of Administration’s Blacklisting Proposal
OSHA Provides Guidance on Treating Work-Related Injuries
Growing Your Leadership Skills with ABC
Users Summit Brings Together Construction Owners and Contractors
How ConsensusDocs is Helping ABC Members
Blacklisting Proposal Public Comment Deadline Extended
Temporary Enforcement Policy Announced for Confined Spaces Standard
Autodesk Offers ABC Members Better Ways to Buy
Wisconsin Reforms Prevailing Wage Laws
PLA Surveys Issued for Projects in Missouri and Texas
United Group Services, Inc. Earns AQC Designation
ABC Surveys Federal Contractors on ‘Blacklisting’ Proposal
Washington Nationals Honor National Craft Champions
Obama Increases Minimum Salary Level for Overtime Pay
ABC Hosts Successful Legislative Week for its Members
West Virginia Has No Prevailing Wage Due to Impasse
New Discount Programs Launched for ABC Members and Employees
Construction Executive Wants to Hear Your Viewpoints
June 2015 (15)
Diversity & Inclusion Summit Defines the Value and Impact of a Diverse Industry
OSHA Issues Guidance on Transgender Restroom Access
New Award Showcases the Future Leaders of the Construction Industry
Amendment Targeting Federal Contractors on Department of Defense Bill Defeated
DOL Regulatory Agenda Released
Public Workforce System Rulemaking Addressed in Comments
Nevada Becomes the 23rd State to Ban PLA Mandates
Political Experts Joining ABC During Legislative Week
Build Your Future Scholarship Announced
Spring 2015 OSHA Regulatory Agenda
House Appropriations Bill Amendments Targeting Federal Contractors Defeated
Limited Time Offer on AIA Contract Documents Ends June 20
EEOC’s Proposed Rule on Employer Wellness Programs Open for Public Comments
Extension Provides Short-Term Relief for Infrastructure Builders
ENR Lists ABC Members as Top Contractors of the Year
May 2015 (13)
‘Waters of the U.S.’ Rule Issued
Obama Administration Releases ‘Blacklisting’ Proposal
Make Your Opinion Matter on Capitol Hill
Indiana Eliminates Prevailing Wage Law
Special Guest for ABC’s Legislative Week Announced
Construction Industry Comes Together for Safety Week
New Version of OSHA’s Required Job Safety Poster Now Available
Budget Passes with Language Restricting PLAs
Military Construction Bill Subjected To Blacklisting and Davis Bacon Amendments
Petrochemical Construction Conference Discounted for ABC Members
Final Rule Issued on Confined Spaces in Construction
Rules on Temporary Workers Means Increased Costs for Small Businesses
PLA Surveys Issued for Projects in California and Texas
April 2015 (17)
OFCCP Announces New Veterans Hiring Benchmark
Weighing in on Commercial Drone Rulemaking
How BIM Can Create a Safer Jobsite
Viewpoint Releases Tool-Sharing and Tracking App
Congress Shows Widespread Support for Repeal of the Health Insurance Tax
Gearing Up for Safety Week 2015
Reducing Uncertainty and Improving Performance with BIM
Why The President’s Blacklisting Executive Order Won’t Work
How You Can Help End Government-Mandated PLAs
Four Key Political Issues That Affect Your Business
ABC Continues to Push for a More Viable Healthcare Law
Putting a Spotlight on Diversity and Inclusion
ABC-Led Coalition Seeks Cosponsors for Anti-PLA Bill
NLRB’s ‘Ambush' Election Rule Set to Take Effect April 14
Study Finds Flaws in Wisconsin's Prevailing Wage Methods
Best Practices in North American Petrochemical Construction
Historic Vote Shows Senate Supports Restricting PLA Mandates
March 2015 (21)
Obama Vetoes Resolution to Stop the Ambush Election Rule
Report Finds OSHA Underestimated Cost of Silica Rule by $4.5 Billion a Year
ABC Member Companies Earn Safety Awards
Prevailing Wage Survey Open to ABC Members
Congress Passes Bill to Block NLRB’s Ambush Election Rule
Proposed Rule on Ozone Standards Results in Industry Comments to EPA
PLA Neutrality Amendment Offered to Senate Budget Resolution
Tele-Town Hall Meeting Brings together Business Owners and Legislators
FAA Issues Proposed Rule on Drone Use
Employers Can Require Deposits on Personal Protection Equipment
ABC Welcomes North Alabama Chapter Member to Beam Club Hall of Fame Level
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval Signs Prevailing Wage Exemption Bill
ABC Honors Brasfield & Gorrie and Others at Excellence in Construction Awards
Wisconsin Becomes 25th Right to Work State
Fortune Magazine Names 7 ABC Members in Top 100 Companies to Work For
ABC Names 2015 Craft Professional and Craft Instructor of the Year Award Winners
Employer Alert: Summary of Health Care Law Requirements Now Available
National Craft Championships 2015 Winners Announced
Resolution to Stop Ambush Election Rule Passes U.S. Senate
The Iconic Trimmer Auction is Back and You Can Bid Virtually
Regulatory Alert for Winter 2015
February 2015 (17)
States Push Forward with Prevailing Wage Reform
Letter Urges a Delay in Expansion of Small Group Market Definition under ACA
Legislation Proposed to Repeal the Health Insurance Tax
Why Failing to Invest in Technology is Actually Costing You
PLA Surveys Issued for California and South Carolina Projects
Save on Shipping and Earn Rewards with FedEx
Craft Professional of the Year Finalists Announced
Resolution to Halt Ambush Election Rule Introduced in Congress
Prepare Your Employees to be the Best in the Industry
Guidance Issued for Medicare Policies and Federal Prevailing Wage Statutes
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner Calls for PLA and Prevailing Wage Reforms
USACE Issues Surveys for Potential PLA Projects in California and New Jersey
Nonresidential Construction Spending and Fixed Investment Rise Moderately to End 2014
Department of Energy Looks to Define Zero Energy Buildings
Finalists Announced for the Craft Instructor of the Year Award
Help Select the Next National Craft Champions
Suffolk Construction Earns AQC Designation
January 2015 (17)
Congress Urged to Restore 40-Hour Work Week Under Health Care Law
OSHA Defines Severe Injuries in a Letter on the New Reporting Standards
Spring Project Management Courses Available for ABC Contractors
House Passes ABC-Supported Regulatory Accountability Act
Union Leader Convicted of Racketeering Conspiracy, Vandalism and Extortion
Improve Your Company’s Project and Business Management
Contractors Required to Post OSHA 300A Form by Feb. 1
Safety Alliance Formed Between the ABC Heart of American Chapter and OSHA
Access Extra Savings on Autodesk Rental Licenses
Texas ABC Chapters File Lawsuit Challenging the NLRB’s “Ambush” Election Rule
Help Create Craft Professional Recruiting Materials Through NCCER Survey
House Passes Bill to Dismantle Obamacare
Proposed Rule on Compensation Reports for Federal Contractors Draws Concern
Lawsuit Seeks to Overturn NLRB’s “Ambush” Election Rule
New Strategic Partnership between ABC and Fringe Benefit Group
Last Chance to Send a Competitor to the National Craft Championships
Autodesk Webinars Highlight New Services and Productivity Techniques
December 2014 (19)
Michigan Supreme Court Could Invalidate Local Prevailing Wage Mandates
Congress Fails to Reauthorize the TRIA Program
OFCCP Final Rule Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
NLRB Allows Use of Corporate Email Systems for Union Organizing
Contractors Must Comply With the New Injury and Illness Rule Starting Jan. 1
Congress Renews “Extenders” for the 2014 Tax Year
NLRB Moves Forward With Controversial Ambush Elections Rule
Expand Your Skills at ABC’s Project Management Institute
National Craft Championships Adds New Team Competition for Journeymen
What to Expect From the EPA in 2015
Persuader Rule and Overtime Requirements Top the DOL’s Regulatory Agenda
Spending Bill Axes Threat of Federal Contractor Blacklist for FLSA Violations
Regulatory Agenda Items Federal Contractors Should Be Aware of in 2015
Conference Offers In-Depth Look at Public-Private Partnerships
Continued Construction Industry Growth Predicted for 2015
Compliance Alert: Health Care Provisions Effective in 2015—Are you Prepared?
A Look at OSHA’s Latest Regulatory Agenda
Last Call for 2014 STEP Applications
Business Groups Express Serious Concerns Over EPA’s Proposed Power Plant Rule
November 2014 (14)
President Obama’s Executive Action on Immigration
Surveys Issued for PLA Projects in Illinois and Nevada
AMEC Foster Wheeler Earns AQC Designation
John Ratzenberger from “Cheers” Joining ABC’s Workforce Conference as Keynote Speaker
Extension of Tax Provisions Urged by ABC and Industry Groups
Construction Users Roundtable Recognizes ABC Member Companies with Safety Awards
Putting a Spotlight on ABC’s Young Professionals
Network at the Largest P3 Conference in the Country
Obama Administration Urged to Withdraw Blacklisting Executive Order
Pamela Volm Elected to Lead ABC in 2015; David Chapin is Chair-Elect
ABC Merit Choice Announces New Benefit Program
Midterm Elections End in Senate Majority for GOP
OSHA Offers On-Hand Resources with Safety Information
How You Can Help Your Best Craft Professional Win a Brand New Truck
October 2014 (23)
OSHA Released Directive for Inspecting Cranes on the Jobsite
Contractors and Construction Users Discuss Issues Facing the Industry
Workforce Hearing Allows ABC Member to Speak on Industry Needs
Why You Want to Meet the Students at ABC’s Career Fair
Send Your Local Craft Trainees to the Next Level
Blacklisting Executive Order Meets Opposition from ABC at White House Meeting
How Your Project Team Can be Recognized Nationally
Collaborate with Business Leaders at ABC’s First Peer Group Conference
Collaborate with Business Leaders at ABC’s First Peer Group Conference
Coalition for Workplace Safety Urges OSHA to Withdraw Recordkeeping Regulation
Why You Should Encourage Your Young Employees to Get Involved in ABC
Nominate a Craft Instructor and They Could Win $10,000
Find Out How You Could Win a Trip the 2015 Pro Bowl
Contractors to Collaborate With Industrial Users
DOL Rule Increases Hourly Minimum Wage on Federal Contracts
Employer Alert: Summary of Health Care Law Requirements Now Available
Public-Private Partnership Miami Summit Addresses Social Infrastructure
Save on Autodesk’s New License Upgrade Policy Through Project Virtual
Deadline Approaching To Apply For National Safety Excellence Awards
OSHA Extends Cranes and Derricks Compliance Deadline until 2017
Five New Companies Earn AQC Designation
VETS Rule Requires Federal Contractors To Report Aggregate Veteran Data in 2015
High-Level BIM Users See Increased Profits and Positive ROI
September 2014 (11)
Construction Industry Gets Safer as Fatalities Fall in 2013, Down 36% From 2006
Finding the Right Construction Management Students to Hire
Why You Want Your Welders, Carpenters and Electricians at the National Craft Championships
Voter Resource Encourages ABC Members to Prepare for Elections
Final Rule Means Stricter Recordkeeping Requirements For Contractors
Blacklisting Executive Order and Other New Challenges for Federal Contractors
Health Care Compliance Alert: IRS Releases Draft Instructions for ACA Reporting Forms
Army Corps of Engineers Issues Survey Requesting Comments on Potential PLA
Why Your Next Project Should Aim for Green Globe Certification
California Continues to Encourage Prevailing Wages with Latest Court Ruling
Take the Time to Honor Your Employees’ Hard Work and Talent
August 2014 (17)
Maintaining World-Class Safety: Monitor, Evaluate and Evolve
Don’t Wait Until November to Get to Know Your Legislators
ABC Makes Final Arguments Against OSHA’s Silica Rule
Maximizing Processes: Putting the Core Value of Safety into Action
Construction Backlog is on the Rise
Showcase Your Best Work at the National Excellence in Construction Awards
Cultural Transformation: Establishing Safety as a Core Value
How BIM Creates Savings for Contractors
Recruit the Future Leaders of Construction to Join Your Team
What Millenials Value Beyond Salary
Investing in Your Workforce Means Improving Your Bottom Line
Latest Obama Executive Order Could Create Federal Contractor “Blacklist”
Leadership: The Foundation of a World-Class Safety Program
Economic Outlook for Construction is Optimistic
Extension Promises Contractors Continued Funding on Infrastructure Projects
SkillsUSA Shines Light on Career and Technical Education Students
Small Construction Businesses Lead the Way
July 2014 (20)
Effects of Minimum Wage Proposal on Federal Contractors Raise Concerns
4 Things Every Business Should Stop Doing on Social Media
Health Care Law Compliance Alert: IRS Releases Draft Reporting Forms
Workforce Training Survey Helps ABC Boost Initiatives
Claim a Spot at the 2015 National Craft Championships
Find Out Why WIOA Becoming Law is Huge News for ABC Members
Federal Contractors Once Again Impacted by another Executive Order
Massachusetts Court Case Rules City Apprenticeship Requirements Violate ERISA
Compliance Alert: Updated Enforcement Guidance on Pregnancy Discrimination
Respond to Federal Agency PLA Surveys in California, Hawaii and Washington
5 Construction-Related Industries Exempt from OSHA’s Programmed Inspections
Terrorism Risk Insurance Bill Passes Senate, Moves to House
3 Beginner Steps to Building a Digital Jobsite
Things to Know on Employer Requirements in the Affordable Care Act
Why Every Construction Owner Should Learn About BIM
Be a Leader: Join ABC at the 2014 Leadership Conference in Miami
Coalition Comments on EPA’s Framework for Identifying Lead Hazards
Interim Enforcement Policy Issued on Power Generation Rule
Top 3 Reasons to Become an ABC Volunteer
Get Rewards and Savings From FedEx Fridays
June 2014 (19)
Workforce Development Legislation Increases Focus on Training Needs
EPA Unveils Greenhouse Gas Regulations
SBA Adjusts Monetary-Based Small Business Size Standards For Construction
Complete CFMA’s Financial Survey Data Collection
ABC Chapters Recognized for Grassroots Efforts
Proposal on Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Moves Forward
CFMA Offers ABC Members Free Webinar on the New Revenue Recognition Standard
Updated Summary of Employer Requirements in the Affordable Care Act
EPA Extends Clean Water Act Comment Period After ABC Request
Hundreds of ABC Members On Capitol Hill; Don’t Miss A Chance to Join In
Michigan Higher Education Budget Leaves Out Funding For Union Activities at Universities
DOL’s Latest Regulatory Agenda Highlights Apprenticeship, Affirmative Action, Overtime
USACE Issues PLA Survey for Project in Virginia
ABC National Office Certified Under Green Globes Sustainable Interiors Program
ABC of Michigan Disagrees with Decision to Reinstate Lansing Prevailing Wage Mandate
Obama Expected to Sign Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
EPA Releases its Spring 2014 Regulatory Agenda
Apply for the CURT Safety Awards by July 7
USACE Issues Surveys for PLAs in New York and Virginia
May 2014 (18)
ABC Appeals Court’s OFCCP Decision
OSHA Releases Busy 2014 Agenda
Persuader, Ambush Election Rules Still Priorities on Obama’s Latest Agenda
ABC Voices Support for Workforce Development Legislation
ENR Names ABC Members Top Contractors of 2014
Ray Zamora Joins ABC National Executive Committee
ABC Member Testifies on Proposed OSHA Rulemaking
ABC Mourns Passing of Past Chapter Executive Director Chuck Lavin
ABC and Business Community Request Extension on Clean Water Act Comment Period
IRS Issues Health Care Law FAQs
Comments Requested for PLA Survey on Projects in New England
Construction Materials Prices Increase for Fifth Consecutive Month
Last Chance for Discounted Rates to ABC’s Legislative Conference
Additional Guidance on Health Care Law Implementation
ABC and Tradesmen International Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement
Craft Professional of the Year Awarded to Stronghold Engineering’s Robert Stuart
Alliance for a Resilient Tomorrow to Hold Free Event May 13
ABC Congratulates National Craft Championships Winners
April 2014 (19)
NCC Competitors Featured in Local Media Coverage
ABC New Orleans/Bayou Chapter Expands its Training Facilities
Disappointing GDP Report Shows Nonresidential Fixed Investment Declines 2.1 Percent
Montgomery College Wins 2014 Student Chapter of the Year Award
Craft Instructor of the Year Award Goes to North Carolina Electrician
Spring 2014 Regulatory Alert
Judges Needed for the National Craft Championships
EPA and Army Corps Propose to Expand Clean Water Act Jurisdiction
ABC Opposes ‘Radical’ Ambush Elections Rule in NLRB Hearings
Tax Season Reminds Construction Industry of High Effective Rates
There’s Still Time: Register for the Workforce Development Conference
Lawmakers Grill DOL Secretary Perez Over OSHA Actions
Obama’s New Executive Actions Create More Burdens On Federal Contractors
Opposition to Ambush Election Proposal Grows
Registration Now Open for ABC’s 2014 Legislative Conference
U.S. District Court Rules Against Davis-Bacon Expansion
ABC Continues to Push Back on Health Care Law
Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Counter Ambush Election Rule
Construction Executive Facebook Campaign Supports Craft Training
March 2014 (21)
ABC Announces 2015 National Meetings
Construction Industry Testimony Critical of OSHA’s Proposed Silica Rule
Help Select the Next National Craft Champions
Professional Development Education Offered at ABC’s Conference
OSHA Announces National Fall Prevention Campaign's Safety Stand-Down
Expand Job Skills at the Workforce Development Conference
Federal Contractors Must Comply with New OFCCP Rules by March 24
ABC Launches National Program for Young Professionals
New Resources on the Use of Employment Background Checks
2013: ABC’s Year in Review
ABC and CNA Announce Workplace Safety Themes for 2014
Building and Construction Trades Announce Intent to Increase Union Presence in Gulf Coast
Final Rules Issued on Employer Information Reporting under Health Care Law
More than 900 ABC Members Tell OSHA to Withdraw Electronic Recordkeeping Proposal
House Passes ABC-Supported Regulatory Reform Bills
USACE Issues Two PLA Surveys
ABC and National Black Chamber of Commerce Commit to Promoting Free Enterprise
EPA Issues Final Rule on Stormwater ELG
Take Action: Tell OSHA to Scrap its Plan to Publicize Confidential Business Information
Alabama Becomes the 19th State to Ban PLAs on Public Projects
ABC Denounces NLRB’s ‘Ambush’ Proposal Ahead of House Hearing
February 2014 (23)
ABC and Business Community Raise New Concerns with DOL’s Persuader Rule
Tax Proposal Would Lower Construction Tax Rate to 25 Percent
Learning, Networking and Celebrating During ABC’s Merit Week
Early Bird Registration for Workforce Development Conference Ends March 7
NAVFAC and USACE Issue PLA Surveys in Hawaii and Colorado
Missouri School District First to Take Advantage of New Missouri Prevailing Wage Law
Contractor Prevails in Tax Battle with IRS Over CCM
ABC and Coalition Submit Comments on EPA Lead Paint Draft Survey
Ironworkers Union Leaders Charged with Racketeering and Arson
Additional Information Available on the IRS-Issued Employer Mandate Final Rule
ABC Members Named in Fortune’s Top 100 Companies to Work For
ABC Partners with Merit Canada in Support of the Merit Shop Philosophy
More than 600 ABC Members Tell OSHA to Withdraw Silica Rule
OSHA Proposes to Extend Crane Operator Certification Requirements
Take Advantage of the New Educational Sessions at ABC’s Workforce Development Conference
ABC Honors America’s Top Construction Projects
IRS Issues Employer Mandate Final Rule, Further Delays for Some Employers
Interstates Companies Named ABC’s 2013 Contractor of the Year
NLRB Again Seeks to Shorten Union Election Timeframes
USACE Issues PLA Survey for California Project
ABC to House Panel: New OSHA Policy Allows Union Access to Merit Shop Jobsites
ABC Accepting Craft Professional and Instructor of the Year Award Nominations
February Updated Summary of Employer Requirements Contained in PPACA
January 2014 (22)
Judges Needed for 2014 National Craft Championships
DOL Offers Free Prevailing Wage Seminars
Contractors Required to Post 2013 OSHA Form 300A by Feb. 1
OSHA Forced to Extend Silica Rule Comment Period; ABC Asks Members to Take Action
Employers Voice Serious Concerns with OSHA Electronic Recordkeeping Proposal
Registration Open for 2014 Workforce Development Conference
NLRB Formally Withdraws Ambush Elections Rule, Reissuance Expected
Nominate an Employee for Craft Professional of the Year
President Signs Bipartisan Spending Bill with Funding Cuts to DOL, NLRB
BIM Training for ABC Contractor Members Open for Registration
Optimism Following Oral Arguments in NLRB Recess Appointments Case
OFCCP Offers Webinar Series on Veterans and Disability Rules
EPA Accepting Applications for Construction Equipment Rebate Program
Agenda Announced for 2014 P3 Conference
2014 STEP Applications Now Available
Turn Work into Vacation with BizCon’s Hawaiian Events
DOL Issues Another Set of FAQs on Affordable Care Act Implementation
ABC Concerned Senate Water Resource Bill will Expand Davis Bacon, Exclude P3s
ABC Offering Project Management Education Program at Purdue University
Jan. 8 Deadline For BizCon Early Bird Registration and Hotel Discounts
Last Chance to Claim Your Spot at the National Craft Championships
NLRB Abandons Controversial “Employee Rights” Poster Rule
December 2013 (23)
“Right to Know” and Apprenticeship Regs Remain on DOL’s Agenda for 2014
IRS Lowers Mileage Rates for 2014
Dan Brodbeck Elected to Lead ABC in 2014; Phil Hoppman Elected as Chairman-Elect
ABC Concerned About Obama’s Wage and Hour Nominee
Comments on Changes to the IgCC Accepted Until Jan. 10
NIOSH Safety App Now Available in Spanish
ABC Applauds Lawsuit to Protect Workers on Industrial Projects in California
Overview of Health Care Provisions Effective in 2014
ABC Welcomes Metro Washington Chapter Member to Beam Club
USACE and NAVFAC Issue Five PLA Surveys in Six States
NLRB Drops Appeal of Ambush Elections Rule, Reissuance Expected
FAQs on OFCCP Final Rule Related to Disabled Workers and ABC’s Lawsuit
FedEx Advantage Discount Program Offers Chance to Win $10,000
EPA Agenda Includes Actions Related to the Clean Water Act and Stormwater ELG
ABC Michigan Applauds U.S. Court of Appeals for Upholding PLA Law
USACE and NAVFAC Issue PLA Surveys for Texas and Maryland
DOL and NLRB to Focus on Persuader and Ambush Election Rules in 2014
Sign Up for BIM Training for Contractors
Silica and Electronic Injury and Illness Reporting on 2014 OSHA Agenda
Learn About P3 Trends at the Feb. 24-25 Conference
Business Groups Respond to IRS Final Rules on Health Insurance Tax
HHS Delays SHOP Online Enrollment for Small Employers
Join the NCPPP’s Federal Energy Workshop Dec. 10-11
November 2013 (21)
ABC Blasts Unprecedented Change to Senate Rules and Procedures
Business Groups Urge Congress to Delay Health Insurance Tax
ABC Members Top the List of ENR’s Top 400 Contractors
ABC and Synergis Launch BIM Training for Contractors
BLS Report Shows Slight Decline in Injury and Illness Numbers for 2012
MTech and Shaw Construction Earn AQC Designation
ABC Members Receive CURT Awards in Safety and Workforce Development
ABC Files Suit Against OFCCP Rule
E-Flex Coalition Comments on Information Reporting Under Health Care Law
OSHA Proposes New Rule on Tracking Injury and Illness Data
ABC Responds to Draft Report Designed to Guide EPA Proposed Rule
Study Finds Corporate-Only Tax Reform Could Hurt Small Businesses
Dec. 1 Deadline to Train Employees on New OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
Prevailing Wage Law Costs Michigan Schools $224M Each Year
Craft Trainees Must Meet Eligibility Requirements to Compete in NCC
ABC and Coalition Supports Restoring Access to Medication Act
Join the Discussion with ABC on Social Media
A Cost-Effective Green Building Training & Education Solution
Join ABC At The P3 Conference In Dallas Feb. 24-25, 2014
U.S. Supreme Court to Take Up NLRB Recess Appointment Case Jan. 13, 2014
ABC’s First Industrial Users Summit Addresses Safety, Quality, Workforce
October 2013 (20)
ABC Launches Health Care Toolkit for Employers
Despite Opposition, Senate Confirms Controversial NLRB General Counsel Nominee
ABC Offers Spanish Social Media Platforms
Panels Announced for 2014 ABC BizCon in Maui
OSHA Extends Silica Rule Comment Period by 47 Days
Craft Trainees Represent ABC Members at the National Craft Championships [Video]
NLRB, OSHA and Others Back to Business After Shutdown
National Safety Excellence Award Applications Due Oct. 25
October Updated Summary of Employer Requirements Contained in PPACA
ABC of California-Opposed Prevailing Wage Legislation Signed By Governor
Send a Craft Trainee to the National Craft Championships
ABC Members Experience Skilled Worker Shortage
NCPPP Workshop Moved to December
ABC Attorneys Conference Early Bird Rate Expires Oct. 11
Study Finds Commercial Construction has $10 Billion Impact On Alabama
Health Insurance Marketplace (Exchanges) Enrollment Began Oct. 1
ABC Requests Extension for Comments on Proposed Silica Rule
ABC Members to Discuss How They Deliver Quality at Industrial Users Summit
Register Today for ABC’s Safety Excellence Academy Nov. 6-7
Win More Work by Entering the Excellence in Construction Awards by Nov. 1
September 2013 (22)
Industrial Users Summit Features Experts on Quality, Safety and Workforce Development
Big and Small Business Coalitions Unite on Comprehensive Tax Reform
ABC Slams DOL ‘Persuader’ and NLRB ‘Ambush’ Proposals in Response to House Hearing
Deadline To Apply For National Safety Excellence Awards Oct. 25
ABC on the Importance of CTE in the Construction Industry
Health Care Law: Employer Information Reporting Requirements
OFCCP Final Rules on Affirmative Action to go into Effect March 24
Study Finds Individual Tax Rates Have Strong Impact on Business Activity
ABC’s First Industry Users Summit to be Held Oct. 22-23
Register Now for National Diversity Excellence Awards
ABC Sponsored Federal Energy Workshop to be Held Oct. 8-9.
National Craft Championships Intent to Compete Forms Dues Dec. 6
USACE Issues Surveys for PLAs in Alaska and Nevada
Precedent-Setting Decision Upholds Michigan Law Banning PLA Mandates
Employers Must Provide Employees Notice of Exchange Coverage Options
The Merit Shop’s Best: Call for Entries for the Excellence in Construction Awards
California Fringe Benefit Law Will Harm Merit Shop Contractors
Adams Electric and Gilbane Earn AQC Designation
Appeals Courts Deny NLRB Requests to Rehear Poster Rule Case
AIA Offers ABC Members a Free 30-day Trial for Contract Documents
Lauren, O-Neal and Price Industrial Earn AQC Designation
ABC and Safety Coalition Concerned with OSHA’s Proposed Crystalline Silica Rule
August 2013 (20)
OFCCP Issues Final Rules on Affirmative Action for Federal Contractors
OSHA Issues Proposed Crystalline Silica Rule
Construction Fatalities Rise in 2012
USACE Issues PLA Survey for Project in Kentucky
NLRB and DOL: Fully Staffed and Ready to Implement Aggressive Agendas
Summer 2013 Regulatory Alert
USACE Issues PLA Survey for Project in New Mexico
Resources for Combatting a Bannering Campaign
P3 Conference in Texas to Focus on Water Infrastructure Projects
Lean Construction Institute to Hold its LCI Congress Oct. 22-24 in Dallas
New Study Shows S-Corps Pay Highest Effective Tax Rate
CURT Young Professionals Leadership Summit Sept. 23-24
ABC Expresses Concerns to Obama Administration on Upcoming OFCCP Rules
FMCSA Will Not Enforce Hours of Service Off-Duty Time for Short-Haul Drivers
View Archived Webinars on ABC’s Academy
House Passes Bipartisan Regulatory Reform Bills
NLRB Petitions for Rehearing of Notice Posting Rule Case
Meeting with a Legislator During Recess
Join ABC in Maui for BizCon 2014
50% Off for ABC Member Ads in Construction Executive Hot Companies Special Section
July 2013 (39)
White House Plan Would Mean Billion Dollar Tax Hike for Contractors, Small Businesses
NLRB Fully Staffed After Senate Confirms Five Members
ABC Sends Concerns About DOL Initiatives to New Secretary of Labor
House Passes Bill to Avert EPA Regulation of Coal Ash
ABC’s 2013 Congressional Recess Grassroots Toolkit
CURT Skilled Workforce Summit Sept. 11
Free ConsensusDocs Webinar on Teaming Agreements
Another Court Finds NLRB Recess Appointments Invalid, New Members Nominated
Recordkeeping and Crane Proposals New on OSHA Agenda
EPA to Expand Lead Paint Rule to Commercial Buildings, Regulate Stormwater
FMCSA Revises Guidance Concerning Hours of Service Off-Duty Time
Previous H-2B Wage Calculations Nixed in Light of Interim Rule, DHS to Issue I-9 Proposal
ABC Becomes Founding Member of Group Focused on Effective Tax Rates
North Carolina is 18th State to Ban Government-Mandated PLAs
ABC to Move National Office to Capitol Hill
Nominations of Illegal NLRB Recess Appointees Withdrawn As Part of Senate Deal
IRS Issues Guidance on Delay of Employer Mandate Tax Penalties, ABC Advocates for Repeal
OSHA to Focus on Crystalline Silica, Confined Spaces and I2P2
Missouri Reforms Prevailing Wage Calculation Method
NAVFAC Issues Two PLA Surveys for Maryland
OSHA Campaign and App Designed to Prevent Heat Illness
LEED v4 is Approved and Will be Launched in November
OSHA Withdraws ABC-Opposed Rule Altering On-Site Consultation Program
DOL Agenda Lists Actions on Affirmative Action, Persuader Rule
ABC Comments on Proposed Rule’s Treatment of Wellness Programs
NAVFAC and USACE Issue PLA Surveys for Hawaii and Pennsylvania
ABC and Maxwell Systems Strategic Partnership Will Provide Value to Members
ABC Council Works to Advance Merit Shop Elevator Contractor Issues
ABC Business Partner GM Earns Eight 2013 J.D. Power Initial Quality Awards
Health Care Employer Mandate Tax Penalties Delayed Until 2015
Senate Finance Committee Proposes Tax Reform Blank Slate, Asks for Input from Senators
NIOSH Phone App Addresses Ladder Safety
Senate Passes Immigration Bill With ABC-Opposed Construction Worker Visa Cap
OSHA Issues Direct Final Rule Updating Standards on Signage
OSHA Launches National Emphasis Program for Isocyanates
Experts Discuss P3s and Maryland’s New Law June 27
House Committee Passes Bill to Modify E-Verify
GM 2014 Model Year Vehicles Now Eligible for ABC Member Discounts
Webinars will Explain Ballot Submission Process for New BIM Standard
June 2013 (25)
U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear NLRB “Recess” Appointment Case
ABC Supports Secret Ballot Protection Act in Response to Subcommittee Hearing
OSHA Makes Changes to Voluntary Protection Program
Hours of Service Rule for Drivers Goes Into Effect July 1
ABC and Coalition Support Bill to Repeal the Death Tax
AIA Releases Seven New Contract Documents
Department of Veterans Affairs Issues PLA Survey for Mississippi Project
ABC Testifies That Davis-Bacon Act Inflates the Cost of Federal Construction
Economists Say Key for Sustained Recovery in Construction Industry is Jobs
Second U.S. Appeals Court Invalidates NLRB Poster Rule
Health Care Reform Reference Guide for Contractors
GM Offering Up to $1,500 in Additional Fleet Incentives Until July 1
ABC Members Take Issues to Capitol Hill During Legislative Conference
South Carolina Becomes 17th State to Ban Government-Mandated PLAs
ABC Notes Flaws in H-2B Wage Rule
Past National Chairman Jim Elmer Receives Life Membership Award
IRS to Hold Two Free Webinars on Small Business Taxes
Ballot Submissions Now Accepted for New BIM Standard
FAA Issues PLA Survey for Project in Arizona
Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Andy Harris to Speak at Legislative Conference June 12
Final Rule Delays Choice of Health Coverage for Small Business Employees
OSHA Broadens Exemption for Digger Derricks in Crane Rule
Appeal of Job Targeting, PLA Decision in Idaho Sent Back to Lower Court
Complete CFMA Financial Survey Online Questionnaire by June 30
ABC Wants Your Feedback on Senate Immigration Legislation
May 2013 (37)
Senators, Employer Groups Make Case to Supreme Court on NLRB Recess Appointments
Sen. Rand Paul to Speak at FEA Reception During ABC’s Legislative Conference
Appeals Court Declares Another NLRB Recess Appointment Invalid
Employers Must Provide Employees a Notice of Health Coverage Options by Oct. 1
H-2B Visa Employers Encouraged to Participate in Survey
ABC and NHCA to Take Industry Issues to the Hill at Concurrent Events June 12
OSHA Issues New Resources on Hazard Communication Requirements
House Passes ABC-Supported Bill to Repeal Health Care Law
USACE Issues PLA Survey for Project in Maryland
Updated Summary of Employer Requirements Available for ABC Members
Court Hears ABC and State of Idaho Appeal of PLA Reform, Job Targeting Cases
Amendment to Visa Program Could Improve Immigration Bill for Construction
House Passes Bill Allowing Workers Option of Comp Time
OSHA, NIOSH Re-launch Campaign to Prevent Falls
ABC Supports Repeal of Auto Enroll Provision in Health Care Law
New Website Seeks Feedback from Public on Tax Reform
ABC Workforce Conference Draws Nearly 1,000 Attendees; Watch Video of NCC
Free Webinar: 10 Things Every Website Must Have To Drive Sales
U.S. Appeals Court Invalidates NLRB Poster Rule
Video: Rep. Markwayne Mullin to Speak at ABC Legislative Conference
Georgia Bans Government-Mandated PLAs
Tax Committee Report Singles out ABC’s Proposal for CCM
New I-9 Form Effective Now
ABC Announces Winners of Construction Management Competition
ABC Announces 2013 Craft Professional and Craft Instructor of the Year
ABC Congratulates National Craft Championships Winners
ABC and NCPPP Conference Will Focus on Public-Private Partnerships
USACE Issues Survey for West Virginia Project
Deadline to Use New I-9 Form May 7
DOL and DHS Issue “Emergency” Interim Final Rule on H-2B Program
Tennessee Repeals Prevailing Wage Requirements on Vertical Construction
Massachusetts Chapter Supports Victims of Boston Marathon Bombing
HHS Releases Final Applications for Health Coverage
Proposed Regulations Issued on Minimum Value in Health Care Law
AIA Offers ABC Members a Discount on Liability of Construction Managers Webinar
NLRB Appeals Recess Appointment Decision to U.S. Supreme Court
OSHA Issues Final Rule on Cranes and Derricks in Demolition and Underground Construction
April 2013 (32)
National Craft Championships Voting Contest Supports 2013 Competitors
USACE Issues Four PLA Surveys
Taxpayers Win Big Without Federal PLA on N.H. Job Corps Center
ABC Members Get Discount to CFMA Annual Conference and Exhibition
OSHA States Unions Can Represent Nonunion Employees During Inspections
ABC Members Win San Diego SBA Small Business Week Awards
OSHA Issues New Safety Booklet on Preventing Falls From Ladders
House Committee Approves Bill Allowing Workers Option of Comp Time
Top Priorities for Tax Reform: Parity, Simplicity and Certainty
It’s Not too Late to Register for ABC’s Workforce Conference
North Dakota is 15th State to Ban PLAs; New Jersey Gov. Vetoes PLA Expansion Bill
Construction Groups Ask Congress to Support Government Neutrality in Contracting
Payroll4Construction Offers Two Webinars on Construction Payroll Reporting
Guest Worker Cap in Senate Immigration Plan Fails to Meet Construction Industry Needs
House Passes Bill to Limit NLRB Actions and Relieve Uncertainty
Industry Concerned About Expanding EPA Lead Program to Commercial Buildings
ABC Members Saved $5 Million Last Year With GM Discounts
ABC Calls Out NLRB, DOL Actions and PLAs During House Hearing
ABC Criticizes Obama’s Renomination of NLRB Chairman
USACE and NAVFAC Issue PLA Surveys for the Western U.S. and California
Become a Trimmer Fellow and Support Workforce Development
Small and Emerging Contractor Webinar Series Free for ABC Members
Register Now for the 2013 Legislative Conference
April 16 Deadline to Enter Chrysler Contest for a Ram ProMaster
ABC Spring 2013 Regulatory Update
Senate Immigration Plan Repeats Mistakes of Failed Reforms, Construction Groups Say
USACE Issues Three PLA Surveys
Five Finalists Announced for 2013 Craft Professional of the Year
Proposal Issued on 90-day Waiting Period, Other Amendments to Health Care Law
OSHA to Hold Free Webinar on How to Prevent Falls April 10
Webinars Discuss Results of CFMA/ABC IT Survey
Workforce Development Conference Early-Bird Rates Expire April 5
March 2013 (31)
House, Senate Approve Dueling Budgets
House Committee Approves Bill to Limit NLRB Actions
Funding Resolution Restricts Proposals on H-2B, MSDs Through FY 2013
Register for an Academy and Get a Chance at a Free Night in Birmingham
Health Care Law Continues to Create Uncertainty and Confusion
House Passes ABC-supported Job Training Reform Bill
ABC and Coalition Comment on Employer Provisions in Health Care Law
Groups Continue to Support Bill to Repeal Health Insurance Tax
Proposed Worker Classification Survey Causes Concerns for ABC
ABC Outlines Features of a Successful Guestworker Program
OFCCP Rescinds Guidance Documents on Compensation Procedures
DOL Issues Health Benefits Laws Self-Compliance Tool
DOL Issues FMLA Final Rule
Baltimore Metro Chapter Awards Scholarship to Aspiring Construction Student
CFMA/ABC IT Survey Available for Purchase
NLRB to Seek Supreme Court Review of “Recess” Appointment Decision
ABC Members Send 3200 Letters to Elected Officials Using ABC Advocacy App
Employment Report Shows Job Growth in All Significant Construction Sectors
GSA Request for Information on Green Building Certification Systems Due April 8
USCIS Releases Updated I-9 Form
Chrysler Contest Will Award Ram ProMaster to Contractor With the Best Story
OSHA Issues Fact Sheets on Crystalline Silica
CNA Offers Free Webinar on Aging and Obesity in the Workforce
USACE Issues PLA Survey for Florida Project
Free Webinar Shows How Workforce Development Conference Can Boost Careers
Santa Fe City Council Repeals Union-favoring Ordinance
ABC Calls Attention to New Taxes in Health Care Law
Summary of PPACA Employer Requirements Available for ABC Members
GAO Report Critical of OSHA Enforcement Efforts
ABC and Construction Groups Advocate for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
ABC’s 2012 Year in Review
February 2013 (29)
Congress Braces for Sequestration
ABC Workforce Conference Topics Include HR, Financial Management and Training
Cajun Industries Named 2012 Contractor of the Year
HHS Releases Final Rule on Essential Health Benefits and Actuarial Value
Court Suspends Appeal of Ambush Elections Rule
USACE Issues PLA Surveys for Projects in Illinois and the Savannah District
ABC Honors America’s Top Construction Projects
ABC Applauds Bill That Would Repeal the Health Insurance Tax
Bill Requires DOL to Meet Hiring Goals Before Imposing Them on Contractors
Massachusetts Court Overturns Discriminatory Responsible Employer Ordinance
Carpenters Union Conducts Unfair Bannering Campaign in Wichita
Obama Renominates Unconstitutional “Recess” Appointees to NLRB
New Design Values for Southern Pine Lumber
ABC Launches Academy for Construction Ethics, Compliance and Best Practices
Bill Introduced to Require Statistical Calculation of Davis-Bacon Wages
ABC Asks Congress to Restrain NLRB After Court Negates Recess Appointments
Register Now for 21st Century Workforce Development Conference
USACE Issues PLA Survey for New Mexico Project
OFCCP Directive Addresses Hiring Policies Related to Criminal Records
Contractors Required to Post Injury and Illness Log Summaries
USACE Issues PLA Survey for Kentucky Project
More Frequently Asked Questions Released on Health Care Law
ABC Welcomes Two New Business Partners: Orr Safety and Airgas
Small Business Committee Chairman Announces Regulatory Watch Initiative
Building Owners Encouraged to Fill Out Lead-Paint Survey
Ambush Elections Rule Could be Negated by NLRB Recess Appointment Decision
ABC Launches Political Advocacy App
GSA Requests Information on Green Building Certification Systems
Learn the Key Components to Successful Public-Private Partnerships at BizCon
January 2013 (30)
ABC Defends Michigan’s Fair and Open Competition Law
Bill Would Guarantee Open Competition on Federal Construction
ABC-led Coalition Wins Court Challenge to NLRB “Recess” Appointments
USACE Issues PLA Surveys for New Jersey and Virginia
Major Land Developers Offer a Glimpse into Future Areas of Expansion at BizCon
GM’s “Stories from the Road” Campaign Seeks Submissions
CNA Hosts Free Incident Investigation Webinar
ABC President and CEO Urges N.J. Governor Not to Sign PLA Expansion Law
Union Membership in Construction Industry Reaches Near Historic Low
Fortune Names Nine ABC Members as Best Companies to Work For
EPA Enforces Lead-Safe Rule, Still Plans to Expand to Commercial Buildings
EPA to Withdraw Numeric Limit, Issue Post-Construction Stormwater Proposal in 2013
Davis-Bacon Wage Surveys Being Conducted in Seven States
Construction Executive Celebrates 10th Anniversary
BizCon Early-Bird Rates and Hotel Room Block Expire Jan. 25
Register Today for ABC’s Safety Excellence Academy at BizCon
WalMart, Dow and Balfour Beatty Executives Offer Insights at BizCon
Webinar on Jan. 22 Discusses Impact of Health Care Law on Businesses
OSHA Agenda Lists Actions on I2P2, Confined Spaces and Silica
NAVFAC and USACE Issue PLA Surveys in Four States
Hear from Major Construction Users During ABC’s BizCon
ABC & Coalition Comment on HHS Proposal on Employer Coverage Requirements
Construction Executive Launches Three New eNewsletters
DOL Agenda Lists Imminent Actions on Persuader, OFCCP Affirmative Action Rules
2013 STEP Applications Now Available
Congress Passes Year-End Tax Compromise, Delays Spending Cuts
ABC Supports Waiving Davis-Bacon on Superstorm Sandy Relief Efforts
Treasury and IRS Issue Proposal on Employer Requirements in Health Care Law
ABC Member Project in Philadelphia Target of Union Vandals
First Refusal Rule on Service Contracts Act Effective Jan. 18
December 2012 (16)
ABC Welcomes 152 Competitors to its National Craft Championships
OSHA to Hold Stakeholder Meetings on Vehicle Backovers
USACE Issues PLA Surveys for Kentucky and Arizona
Roundup of Health Care Provisions Effective in 2013
CNA Offers Information on Safe Winter Driving
USACE Issues PLA Surveys in North Carolina and Florida
Right to Work Law Signed in Michigan
Appeals Courts Hears Oral Arguments on NLRB Recess Appointments
House Republicans Support Blocking NLRB Notice Posting Rule
OSHA Asks for Information to Update Construction Standards
NLRB Chairman Mark Pearce Addresses ABC Attorneys Conference
Register Now for the Free STEP Plus Train the Trainer Course
NAVFAC and USACE Issue PLA Surveys for Maryland and California Projects
ABC Chief Economist Predicts Modest Recovery to Continue in 2013
Health Insurance Premium Tax (HIT)
Two New Taxes in Health Care Law Become Effective Jan. 1, 2013
November 2012 (28)
Video: ABC Member Talks About Effect of Year-End Tax Hikes on Small Businesses
ABC Needs Volunteers to Test its New STEP Plus Program
Learn More About OSHA Updates to Hazard Communication Standard
Register Now for the Dec. 17 Superstorm Sandy Reconstruction Summit
ABC and Build Your Future Hold Construction Education Events
Don’t Raise Taxes on Businesses, Groups Tell Congress
Only One More Week to Register for Attorneys Conference
Information on PPACA, Including a Summary of Employer Coverage Requirements
ABC and Coalition Call on Congress to Stop Scheduled Estate Tax Hike
Video: ABC Chief Economist Explains Impact of the Fiscal Cliff
Circuit Court Decision Negates Prevailing Wage Law in Lansing, Mich.
ABC Chapters and Members Lend a Hand in Hurricane Sandy Recovery
OSHA Warns Hurricane Cleanup Workers of Hazards and Offers Resources
National Craft Championships Intent to Compete Deadline Dec. 7
BizCon Panels Will Address Upcoming Industry Trends
FirstLab Offers Webinar on New Program that Affects CDL Drivers
Greg Hoberock to Lead ABC in 2013; Dan Brodbeck is Chairman-elect
Obama Shuts Out Small Businesses From Fiscal Cliff Talks
ABC Members Receive Top Honors at CURT Awards
USACE Issues PLA Survey for Project in Washington
ABC Renews Partnership with National Guard and Reserve
New Design, New Features, a New ABC.org
NLRB Chairman Mark Pearce to Speak at ABC Attorneys Conference
ABC Supports Team Rubicon in Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
Obama Wins Re-Election; Boehner Remains House Speaker
Michigan Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Anti-Merit Shop Proposal
BLS Reports Little Change In Safety Numbers For 2011
The IRS Provides Tax Relief To Hurricane Sandy Victims
October 2012 (33)
New Tools To Help Spread The Merit Shop Message
MeritChoice Offers Free Flexible Spending Account Plan Amendment
OSHA Issues New Directive For Inspecting Roadway Construction Sites
Support Those Affected By Hurricane Sandy Through The Red Cross
ABC Mourns The Loss Of "Leader Of The Century" Sam Cook
Health Care Law Employer Reporting Required On 2012 W-2 Forms
ABC Roundup Of Regulations Impacting Merit Shop Contractors
Watch ABC Member Deliver Last Week's Republican Address
Enterprise Offers ABC Members Fleet Management And Fuel Savings
The National Craft Championships Is Looking For ABC's Best Craft Trainees
New Book Makes The Case Against The Davis-Bacon Act
ABC Members Featured In Ad On How Obama Policies Harm Small Businesses
NLRB Issues Unfavorable Decision In Decade-Long Job Targeting Case
A Cost-Effective Green Building Training & Education Solution
Nail Gun Safety Guide Offered In Spanish
Hawaii Chapter Member Is National Minority Small Business Person Of The Year
New Agreement With Chrysler Offers ABC Members Significant Savings
BIM Usage Reaches 74 Percent Among Contractors
Illinois Chapter Turns Membership Directory into an App
ABC Member to Deliver Weekly Republican Address Oct. 13
Congressional Republicans File Briefs Against NLRB Recess Appointments
DOL Issues Bid Solicitation on New Hampshire Project Without PLA Mandate
USACE Issues PLA Survey for Virginia
OSHA Updates Website on Variance Procedures
Free Webinar Oct. 17 on Marketing in the Construction Industry
Deadline for Excellence in Construction Awards Project Registration Nov. 2
Karl Rove Analyzes the Impact of November’s Elections at BizCon
New Tools to Help Spread the Merit Shop Message
Funding Resolution Signed That Includes DOL Restrictions On H-2B And MSD Rules
Coalition Submits Letter On Implementation Of The Health Care Law
OSHA Adds Four New OTI Centers And Renews 24 Existing Centers
DOL Announces Electronic Filing For H-2B Visas
ABC PAC On Pace To Eclipse $1.8 Million
September 2012 (28)
House Passes Bill Overriding EPA Regulation of Coal Ash
House Judiciary Committee Hearing Addresses Regulatory Reform
ABC To Hold Two Construction Management Competitions And Career Fairs In 2013
ABC Requests Feedback On E-Verify Changes
ABC Offers Feedback on D.C.'s Health Insurance Exchange Proposal
ABC Announces 21st Century Workforce Development Conference
EPA Delays Expansion Of Lead Rule To Commercial Buildings
ABC Calls For Bipartisan Legislative Action On Impending Fiscal Cliff
Key Industry Issues Covered At Construction Conference On OCT. 18-19
Attorney's Conference To Address The Election, Health Care And The NLRB
ABC Absorbs Merit Elevators Contractor Association
NCCER To Alter Certification Terminology In 2013
Recruit And Train New Craft Professionals Through Build Your Future
ABC Joins Nearly 300 Organizations Urging Congress To Address Fiscal Cliff
Anti-Merit Shop Proposal Allowed On Michigan Ballots By State Supreme Court
ABC Argues In Federal Court Against NLRB Poster Rule
Comment Period For AIA Practice Documents Feedback Ends Sept. 24
Engage In The Elections With ABC's Battleground State Webinars
ABC Institute Helps Attendees Become Better Leaders
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August 2012 (9)
GOP Demands an End to Project Labor Agreements
How to Handle MLR Rebates Under the Health Care Law
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GOP Demands An End To Project Labor Agreements
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NLRB Appeals Court Decision To Overturn Ambush Elections Ruling
July 2012 (3)
Senate Democrats Vote To Pass Small Business Tax Hike
ABC Offers Health Care Solutions After House Votes to Repeal Obamacare
ABC Offers Health Care Solutions After House Votes To Repeal Obamacare
June 2012 (1)
House Passes Bill To Repeal Taxes in Health Care Law
May 2012 (8)
OFCCP Hiring Quota Proposal Sets Unachievable Standards, Group Tells Solis
Update on Design Value Reductions for Southern Pine Lumber
Guidance Issued on Health Insurance Exchanges and Summary of Benefits
ABC Declares Victory As Federal Court Overturns NLRB “Ambush” Elections Rule
Notices Issued Requesting Comments on Health Care Law
Notices Issuces Requesting Comments On Health Care Law
EEOC Issues Updated Guidance on the Use of Criminal Background Checks
Court Overturns Ordinance Restricting Bidding On City Projects
April 2012 (8)
ABC Asks Agency To Withdraw Rule Establishing Hiring Quotas
NLRB “Ambush" Elections Rule Effective April 30
Appeals Court Rejects "Unreasonable" OSHA Citation Policy
Federal Court Blocks NLRB "Employee Rights" Poster Rule
ABC Comments On Employer FAQs Regarding Health Care Law
ABC Comments On Employer FAQS Regarding Health Care Law
ABC Advocates For Repeal of the Employer Mandate in the Health Care
Pro-Merit Shop Verdict Upheld In Union Picketing, Bannering & Handbilling Case
March 2012 (6)
ABC Supports Repeal of Auto Enroll Provision in Health Care Law
FAQs Available on Summary of Benefits and Coverage Final Rule
ABC-Led Coalition Appeals Decision On "Employee Rights" Poster Requirement
Final Rule Implements Health Insurance Exchanges
Reduction in Design Value for Southern Pine Lumber Effective June 1
Judge: NLRB Can Require Poster But May Revise Penalty Provisions
February 2012 (8)
Final Regulations Issued on Summary of Benefits and Coverage
ABC Critical Of OFCCP Proposal On Hiring Of Disabled Workers
FAQs About Certain Provisions In PPACA Now Available
ABC Supports Legislation That Would Block 'Ambush' Elections
USDA Withdraws Procurement Rule Reminiscent of Clinton-Era Blacklisting Policy
OSHA 2012 Agenda Lists Actions On I2P2, Confined Spaces, And Silica
ABC-Led Coalition Advances Lawsuit Against NLRB “Ambush" Election Rule
Indiana Governor Signs Right-To-Work Bill
January 2012 (9)
DOL Proposes Hiring Goal For Federal Contractors To Employ Disabled Workers
OSHA Issues I2P2 White paper; Plans To Hold Review Panel On Its Proposed Rule
2012 Health Care Law Compliance Checklist Now Available
IRS Issues Guidance For Reporting Health Care Costs On Employees' W-2s
Navy Mandates A PLA On Washington Construction Project
2012 Health Care Law Compliance Checklist Now Available
IRS Issues Guidance For Reporting Health Care Costs On Employees' W-2s
Judge Asks NLRB To Delay "Employee Rights" Poster Rule Until April 30
ABC Criticizes President For NLRB Recess Appointments
December 2011 (4)
NLRB Finalizes Rule That Limits Employer Rights During Union Elections
ABC Joins Group to Support Repeal of the Health Insurance Tax
DOL Delays H-2B Wage Rule
ABC Joins Group To Support Repeal Of The Health Insurance Tax
November 2011 (6)
House Passes Bill to Prevent NLRB “Ambush Elections” Proposal
Overview Of Health Care Reform Developments In 2011
Decision To Rush Vote On Ambush Elections Brings NLRB Under Fire
ABC Joins Coalition in Offering Feedback on Health Care Regulations
ABC Joins Coalition In Offering Feedback On PPACA Provisions
ABC Joins Coalition In Offering Feedback On PPACA Provisions
October 2011 (3)
Health Care Law Update: ABC Comments on Exchanges, Summary of Benefits
Court Overturns Ordinance Restricting Bidding On City Projects
The Obama Administration’s One-Two Punch Against Employers
September 2011 (2)
More Than 500 ABC Members Tell DOL To Scrap Persuader Rule
NLRB Decisions Effect Union Elections and Bargaining Units
August 2011 (2)
EPA Again Delays Rules For Stormwater Turbidity On Construction Sites
HHS Issues Proposed Rule on Exchange Provision in Health Care Law
June 2011 (3)
OSHA Proposes Revisions to Reporting Requirements; Launches Recordkeeping Website
DOL Narrows Exemption For reporting For Labor Consultants And Employers
NLRB Proposal Would Shorten Union Election Timeframes
May 2011 (2)
Feasibility Concerns Bring Extended White House Review On OSHA Silica Rule
IRS And Treasury Seek Comments On Shared Responsibility Provision In Health Care Law
April 2011 (5)
ABC Member Says Davis-Bacon is "Fatally Flawed" and Calls for Repeal
ABC Member Says Davis-Bacon is "Fatally Flawed" and Calls for Repeal
More Information Release on Grandfathered Health Plans
More Information Released On Grandfathered Health Plans
Navy Decides Against Mandating PLAs On Guam Construction Projects
January 2011 (4)
OSHA Temporarily Withdraws Proposed Musculoskeletal Reporting Rule
DOL Ties H-2B Wages To Davis-Bacon Act
ABC Hightlights Need For Regulatory Reform In letter To House Committee
OSHA Reporting Proposal Needs Critical Assessment Before Implementation
November 2010 (2)
ABC Opposes DOL Proposal To Overhaul H-2B Wages
ABC Opposes Changes to OSHA On-site Consultation Program
October 2010 (1)
ABC Offers Solutions on Health Care Exchanges
August 2010 (2)
ABC Says Proposed Rule Could Create Confusion for Construction Industry
EPA Withdraws Portions Of Stormwater Management Rule
July 2010 (1)
ABC Wary Of EPA Expansion Of Lead Program To Commercial Buildings
May 2010 (2)
DOL Issues Requirements to Inform Employees About Right to Unionize
ABC Opposes Proposed Rule for the Service Contract Act
April 2010 (2)
OSHA Will Issue Ergonomics Citations Under General Duty Clause
ABC Urges OSHA To Abandon Proposed Musculoskeletal Reporting Rule
February 2010 (1)
DOL Budget Focuses On Employer Enforcement And Independent Contractor Classification
January 2010 (1)
EPA Publishes Final Stormwater Rule
August 2009 (1)
DOL to Require Employee Notification of Federal Labor Law Rights
July 2008 (1)
ABC Voices Opposition To Proposed Rule On Confined Spaces
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