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Amplify the Merit Shop Message at ABC Legislative Week

by Vance Walter | May 4, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health

This summer in Washington, D.C., ABC members from across the country will have the opportunity to tell their stories and share their passion for the construction industry at ABC Legislative Week.

Florida Bill Brings Transparency to Permitting Process

by Nick Steingart | Apr 17, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

In the opening month of the Florida legislative session, H.B. 127 passed both chambers with unanimous support.

‘Right-to-work’ Prohibition Signed Into Law in New Mexico

by Nick Steingart | Apr 3, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law H.B. 85, which bars counties, municipalities and other political subdivisions of the state from prohibiting union security agreements in their areas of jurisdiction.

Utah Recognizes Tall Mass Timber

by Joanna Masterson | Apr 1, 2019
Legislation | Markets

Following passage in the Utah House of Representatives and Senate in February, Gov. Gary Herbert (R) signed legislation (H.B. 142) requiring the state’s Uniform Building Code Commission to recommend building standards that include the use of mass timber in residential and commercial building construction.

Construction Industry Continues to See Benefits of Tax Reform

by Peter Comstock | Mar 27, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Taxes

While divided government and an impending presidential election year typically heighten the battle over ideas and new legislative proposals, it is critical for the construction industry to continue pushing for fairer and simpler tax policies.

DOL Issues Overtime Proposal

by Joanna Masterson | Mar 19, 2019
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

The U.S. Department of Labor is seeking to raise the current minimum salary for exemption from $455 per week ($23,660 annualized) to $679 per week ($35,308 annualized).

How the Construction Industry Can Take Advantage of Opportunity Zones

by Dominick Sekich | Mar 11, 2019
Business | Business Development | Legislation

The Opportunity Zone program creates opportunities and potential challenges for members of the construction industry. Contractors and design professionals are strongly advised to think about the impacts of the program if they participate in projects subject to the program’s rules.

Passage of Criminal Justice Reform Opens Up Opportunities for Construction Skills Training

by Drew Schneider | Mar 7, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Policy

The FIRST STEP Act empowers those committed to reforming their lives with opportunities to learn the hard and soft skills to land jobs and thrive when re-entering society.

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Amplify the Merit Shop Message at ABC Legislative Week

Florida Bill Brings Transparency to Permitting Process

‘Right-to-work’ Prohibition Signed Into Law in New Mexico

Utah Recognizes Tall Mass Timber

Construction Industry Continues to See Benefits of Tax Reform

DOL Issues Overtime Proposal

How the Construction Industry Can Take Advantage of Opportunity Zones

Passage of Criminal Justice Reform Opens Up Opportunities for Construction Skills Training

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