House OKs Water Resources Development Act
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 408-2 to approve the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 8), which provides for improvements to the nation’s water infrastructure.
Louisiana Sets Parameters for Late Payments
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) signed Act No. 566 into law, amending a statute to indicate that payment from a public entity to a contractor is considered late 45 days following receipt of a proper request for payment.
Construction Law Review: First Half of 2018
Some of the most impactful trends so far in 2018 include the expansion of lower tier protections and progressive methods of project delivery, such as P3, lean construction and progressive design-build.
Navigating the ADA: Establishing a Clear Interactive Process
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.
