PLA-ing With Fire
The bipartisan infrastructure bill was a step in the right direction. But the Biden administration’s insistence on project labor agreements is a step backward.
Where’s the Industry’s Workforce Coming From…
...and why enter the construction industry?
It’s the Tax Man!
Just in time for tax season, Republicans’ 2017 tax cuts and other reforms could be undercut by some of the provisions in the Democrats’ Build Back Better Act. Here’s what to expect.
It’s All So Fascinating to Me!
Why in America, the land of opportunity, would our elected leaders not welcome fair and open competition? This fundamental belief awarding work based on merit creates the conditions for construction companies and worker talent to [...]
The Filibuster Dilemma
Democrats and Republicans have both made adjustments to the rules governing the use of filibusters in the U.S. Senate. How much is too much?
The Once and Future Congress
Reviewing the first session of the 117th Congress and looking ahead to the 2022 midterm elections—including the potential effects of retirements and redistricting.
A Breath of Fresh Air
With a new year comes a new chair, a new technology column, new approaches to the talent shortage—and new challenges for our great industry.
2022 Political Forecast Promises More of the Same—Change
While the results of recent statewide elections in Virginia and New Jersey led to headlines featuring words such as “shocking” and “upset,” a more careful survey of the data and an understanding of the nature [...]
