GSA Ends Union-Only Contracting Schemes on Land Port of Entry Construction
ABC applauds the decision by the GSA, which follows a court ruling against the Biden administration PLA policy.
Department of Defense Eliminates Biden’s Controversial Project Labor Agreement Mandate Policy
After the Biden Administration's PLA mandate was rolled back, the DoD follows suit.
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.
Low Cost, High Risk: Don’t Cut Corners When It Comes to Construction Materials Trade
Artificially discounted construction equipment and materials from China have
been a proverbial siren song to contractors facing increasing input costs, but there can be dire problems and unseen costs.
U.S. Senate Blocks McFerran’s Confirmation as Labor Board Chair
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.
ABC Congratulates Merit Shop-Friendly Executive Branch and Senate
The White House and Senate will flip to GOP control for the next four years, boding well for merit-shop legislative efforts.
Heads or Tails: Election Results Aside, Top Issues for Contractors
A new presidential administration is taking shape. Here’s what contractors should be paying closest attention to, regardless of which way the pendulum swings.
