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The Year of Optimism in Construction

by Chris Swan | Sep 14, 2017
Economy | Infrastructure | Legislation | Markets

In the first half of 2017, it looked like the good old days of construction were making a comeback. Next year may be better than 2017, especially if Congress delivers on infrastructure and taxes.

What Merit Shop Contractors Should Expect From the Trump Administration

by Maury Baskin | May 23, 2017
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Construction industry leaders are already seeing a sharp contrast with the anti-business agenda of the Obama administration.

‘Volks’ Rule Overturned

by Construction Executive | Apr 28, 2017
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

President Trump signed a resolution into law eliminating the Obama administration’s “Volks” rule.

Trump Administration Targets 50 U.S. Infrastructure Projects Worth Over $137B

by Construction Executive | Mar 30, 2017
Culture | Infrastructure | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Markets

The Trump administration has compiled a preliminary list of 50 high-priority “emergency and national security” infrastructure projects valued at more than $137 billion and has solicited the nation’s governors for input.

House Passes Legislation to Block ‘Blacklisting’ Rule

by Construction Executive | Mar 6, 2017
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

In February, the U.S. House of representatives passed H.J. Res. 37 to block implementation of Executive Order 13673, known as the “blacklisting” rule, through the Congressional Review Act (CRA).

Final Rule Revises EEO Framework for National Apprenticeship Act

by Construction Executive | Mar 3, 2017
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration issued a final rule updating the equal employment opportunity regulations that impact the National Apprenticeship Act of 1937. Current regulations prohibit discrimination in registered apprenticeship...

Kentucky and Missouri Become Right to Work States

by Construction Executive | Mar 3, 2017
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Kentucky and Missouri recently passed legislation that prevents workers from being required to join a labor union in order to accept or maintain a job, making them the 27th and 28th Right to Work states, respectively.

Injunction Blocks Overtime Rule

by Construction Executive | Jan 27, 2017
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Labor’s final overtime rule from taking effect.
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