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200 Issues and Counting

by Michael D. Bellaman | Jul 31, 2020
ABCs | CEO Insights | Legal and Regulatory | Policy

In 2003, when the idea for Construction Executive sparked, ABC envisioned a magazine that would serve as an educational resource not just for members of ABC, but also as a conversation piece for the entire [...]

U.S. DOL Adds Guidance on Wage and Hour Rules, Family and Medical Leave as Workplaces Reopen

by U.S. Department of Labor | Jul 29, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Regulations | Safety

The U.S. Department of Labor published additional guidance for workers and employers as workplaces reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Amid a Global Pandemic, the 2020 Election Takes Shape

by Vance Walter | Jun 1, 2020
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Washington Update

With the exit of Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) from the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary, one would think that the two familiar names left on the ballot at the top of the ticket would not create [...]

Congress Seeks to Support Businesses Through Pandemic

by Peter Comstock | May 1, 2020
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Washington Update

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted communities, the health care system and the economy. For the construction industry, the crisis has forced work stoppages, delayed projects and caused lost jobs throughout the country. While many [...]

Costly PRO Act Would Obstruct Workers’ and States’ Rights

by Construction Executive | Mar 1, 2020
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Washington Update

The Protecting the Right to Organize Act (H.R. 2474/S. 1306) headed for approval in the House of Representatives in February. The bill, known as the PRO Act, is rife with policies that impose radical changes [...]

Merit Shop Construction Sees Wins, Some Drawbacks, in End-of-Year Legislation

by Peter Comstock | Jan 31, 2020
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Washington Update

While hurtling toward the 2020 elections, before the end of the year, Congress managed to enact must-pass spending bills and reauthorize the National Defense Authorization Act, while the House approved President Donald Trump’s signature trade [...]

Builder’s Risk Coverage—Language Matters

Builders’ risk policies generally include exclusions for faulty design, materials and workmanship, but the exact language used in the policy matters.

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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200 Issues and Counting

U.S. DOL Adds Guidance on Wage and Hour Rules, Family and Medical Leave as Workplaces Reopen

Amid a Global Pandemic, the 2020 Election Takes Shape

Congress Seeks to Support Businesses Through Pandemic

Costly PRO Act Would Obstruct Workers’ and States’ Rights

Merit Shop Construction Sees Wins, Some Drawbacks, in End-of-Year Legislation

Builder’s Risk Coverage—Language Matters

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

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