From monthly archives: January 2016
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released its latest regulatory agenda on Nov. 20. The agenda lists the priorities of the administration and the rulemakings they expect to release in 2016, their final year. An update on rulemakings affecting the construction industry is below.
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The Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposed rule revising the equal employment opportunity regulatory framework for the National Apprenticeship Act on Nov. 6. Current regulations prohibit discrimination in registered apprenticeship programs on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, and sex. The proposed rule updates the equal opportunity standards to include age (40 or older), genetic information, sexual orientation and disability among the protected base that cannot be discriminated against. It requires sponsors to take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in the registered apprenticeship programs.
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Thursday, January 21, 2016
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Brian Robertson, Executive Vice President, Fringe Benefit Group
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Presented by ABC's Strategic Partner - Fringe Benefit Group
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
The Contractors Plan “Total Benefit Solution” – ABC members. Targeted to associate members who are providing professional insurance services to ABC members.
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its latest regulatory agenda on Nov. 20. The agenda lists the priorities of the administration and the rulemakings they expect to release in 2016, their final year.
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Tuesday. January 19, 2016
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Karl Rajotte, Product Manager, MEP Estimating, Viewpoint Construction Software
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Mike Gillum, Product Manager, ProContractor Estimating, Viewpoint Construction Software
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Presented by ABC's Strategic Partner - Viewpoint
Information technology and automation have converted construction project estimating from an arcane and sometimes mysterious art to an art-and-science process that can be standardized (individually, for each company) and reliably repeated. That's a game-changer that leads to more winning bids, better project management, enhanced cash flow and overall improvements in management visibility and control. But not all construction companies have gotten the memo; too many still rely on outdated estimating tools and processes that leave them unable to scale their businesses, and vulnerable to more technologically-empowered competitors.
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Friday, January 8, 2016
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Chris Williams, Director of Safety, ABC National
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Big changes to the 2016 STEP application and processing procedures have occurred--the online application will replace the paper version as the primary entry method beginning January 1. Are you ready?
Important information on the online application process will be outlined, as will the impact the all-online process will have on processing and delivery of awards. There will be time for Q&A during and after the webinar, as well as the opportunity to provide feedback on 2015 and suggestions to improve the process for 2016.
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