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One Big Beautiful Boost

by Kristen Swearingen | Aug 11, 2025
ABCs | Business | Business Development | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Taxes | Washington Update

President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill provides much-needed relief to contractors and other small businesses nationwide.

Circle of Influence

by Construction Executive | Aug 8, 2025
Business | ABCs | Business Development | CEO Insights | Leadership | Workforce

Life is all about choices. Franklin Covey teaches us to focus our energy on only the things we can control—and to make smart choices when we do.

Business Owners Beware: Opposing the Faster Labor Contracts Act

by Construction Executive | Jun 17, 2025
Business | ABCs | Business Risk | CEO Insights | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Ronald Reagan warned of the danger of these words: ‘I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.’ New legislation proposed by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is pushing the boundaries of government oversight into dangerous territory.

Meet and Greet: Get Ready for ABC’s 2025 LegCon

by Kristen Swearingen | Jun 9, 2025
ABCs | Business | Business Development | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Washington Update

Associated Builders and Contractors’ annual Legislative Conference gives members an opportunity to make their voices heard on Capitol Hill.

This Magic Moment

by Construction Executive | Mar 24, 2025
ABCs | CEO Insights | Culture | Leadership | Organization Culture | Workforce

During its 75th anniversary year, Associated Builders and Contractors pauses to reflect on a moment in time that cemented ABC’s mission and transformed the U.S. construction industry.

Fair and Open Competition Makes a Comeback

by Ben Brubeck | Mar 20, 2025
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Policy | Regulations | Washington Update

Merit-based competition for most large-scale federal construction projects is back following a favorable legal decision and a new administration, but there is more work to be done.

Nailing It Down: Analyzing Trump’s Policy Priorities

by Josh Leonard | Feb 5, 2025
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Policy | Washington Update

With Republicans in control of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate and the White House following the 2024 election, a few key policy priorities will dominate the first 100 days of the Trump administration—and perhaps the entire 119th Congress.

Just Say No to PRO

by Construction Executive | Feb 3, 2025
ABCs | CEO Insights | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

There’s no such thing as “PRO Act light.” Those rumored to be drafting it need to be reminded that its provisions are harmful to both American workers and the American economy.
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