Legislation

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11—Associated Builders and Contractors today issued the following statement applauding the U.S. Senate for voting down the confirmation of Lauren McFerran to a third term as chair of the National Labor Relations Board, 49-50. “McFerran’s tenure has been the subj...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2—Associated Builders and Contractors today issued the following statement applauding the withdrawal of the U.S. Department of Labor’s rule overhauling regulations related to government-registered apprenticeship programs, or GRAPs. “ABC fully supports government...

Since the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 was failed to pass in the Senate, construction companies should consider that anticipated tax changes may not come to fruition in 2024. Outlined below are actions to consider for preparing your business. Tax Reli...

For years, there has been a state-by-state push to restrict or prohibit noncompete agreements that limit workers' ability to take a job with a competitor after leaving their employer. This movement to boost employee mobility and wage growth has now culminated in a controversial n...

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, PPE, social distancing and remote work all became household words. But for essential construction workers, some of these safety measures were easier to follow than others—after all, you can’t pour a concrete foundation or put up walls worki...

WASHINGTON, July 22—Associated Builders and Contractors today announced its endorsement of former President Donald J. Trump for president. “After almost four years of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ anti-competitive, inflationary and divisive policies under...

In October 2023, the Office of Management and Budget released guidance for the Build America, Buy America Act, which was enacted in November 2021 as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This guidance: Finalizes stricter rules for U.S. content requirements Further...

The tides are shifting in the construction industry when it comes to legal matters—and business owners could feel the brunt of it. Recent legislative changes in the state of New York could signal how workers’ compensation cases move forward across the country and impact business...

The U.S. federal contracts and grants space has historically been one of the largest, most predictable global marketplaces. The U.S. government spends a staggering amount of money on the procurement of goods and services. The government is also an extremely reliable payer and can...

For decades, federal, state and local governments have enacted statutes and regulations aimed at implementing preferences for minority-owned businesses, especially in the construction industry. While the construction industry has largely complied with these efforts, many construc...