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Fair and Open Competition Makes a Comeback

Merit-based competition for most large-scale federal construction projects is back following a favorable legal decision and a new administration, but there is more work to be done.

Department of Defense Eliminates Biden’s Controversial Project Labor Agreement Mandate Policy

by ABC | Feb 14, 2025
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Policy | Regulations

After the Biden Administration's PLA mandate was rolled back, the DoD follows suit.

Pressing Questions: Construction Leaders Address the Decade’s Top Concerns

Some of the brightest minds in the industry discuss their hopes and fears for the year ahead—and beyond.

Nailing It Down: Analyzing Trump’s Policy Priorities

With Republicans in control of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate and the White House following the 2024 election, a few key policy priorities will dominate the first 100 days of the Trump administration—and perhaps the entire 119th Congress.

Just Say No to PRO

by Construction Executive | Feb 3, 2025
ABCs | CEO Insights | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

There’s no such thing as “PRO Act light.” Those rumored to be drafting it need to be reminded that its provisions are harmful to both American workers and the American economy.

Court Rules Biden’s Project Labor Agreement Policy Illegal

by ABC | Jan 21, 2025
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Regulations

In a victory for ABC members, the Biden administration PLA policy was recently ruled illegal.

U.S. Senate Blocks McFerran’s Confirmation as Labor Board Chair

by ABC | Dec 19, 2024
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Policy

In another win for ABC, NLRB Chair Lauren McFerran's third-term nomination was voted down in the senate.

Judgement Pending: ABC Awaits Results of Five Legal Challenges

Five legal challenges filed by Associated Builders and Contractors await determinations, while federal courts have already vacated two rulemakings with significant impact on the construction industry.

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Fair and Open Competition Makes a Comeback

Department of Defense Eliminates Biden’s Controversial Project Labor Agreement Mandate Policy

Pressing Questions: Construction Leaders Address the Decade’s Top Concerns

Nailing It Down: Analyzing Trump’s Policy Priorities

Just Say No to PRO

Court Rules Biden’s Project Labor Agreement Policy Illegal

U.S. Senate Blocks McFerran’s Confirmation as Labor Board Chair

Judgement Pending: ABC Awaits Results of Five Legal Challenges

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