Construction industry employers need to understand obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and establish clear internal protocols to successfully handle a potential ADA scenario.
Michigan Legislature Repeals Prevailing Wage Law
The Michigan Legislature voted to repeal the state’s prevailing wage law, which was enacted in 1965, by a 23-14 margin in the Senate and a 56-53 margin in the House of Representatives.
MD Governor Vetoes Prevailing Wage Bill
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed Senate Bill 572 and House Bill 1243, which would have allowed employees on public works prevailing wage jobs to forgo any administrative remedy for recovering wages and instead use civil litigation.
Rethinking the Path to Education
The nation’s education policy and those administering it are in desperate need of reform if the country is to be put on more reliable footing—and it is up to the business community to be the leaders of that change.
Send One Powerful Message to Congress at ABC’s Legislative Week
Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) annual Legislative Week, June 24-28 in Washington, D.C., is members’ greatest chance to educate Congress about the issues that affect their businesses and showcase the contributions they make to the construction industry and the U.S. economy.
2018 Candidate Profiles
Get the scoop on a handful of 2018 congressional races that are important to the political landscape.
EPA Announces New Funding for Water Infrastructure Projects
Funding will leverage public and private investments to keep lead and other contaminants out of drinking water and upgrade aging water infrastructure.
Moving the Country Forward With Foreign Direct Investment: A Balancing Act
Contractors can benefit from Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), but investment by foreign firms in U.S. design and construction firms, materials suppliers and technology providers could face more scrutiny.










