Posts by tschmidt@abcnys.org
ABC’s Testimony on the New York State Tax Budget Hearing
ABC’s Testimony on the New York State Tax Budget Hearing First, we want to thank the legislature for the opportunity to speak today on this important topic. I am here representing the Associated Builders & Contractors, Empire State Chapter (ABC). We are a construction trade association representing hundreds of merit shop contractors, employing tens of…
Read MoreDoes Your Company Have a Training Culture?
Does Your Company Have a Training Culture? By: Amy Platenik VP of Member Services In the world today, things are changing at an accelerating speed. Everyone has a smartphone and works remotely, but let’s consider how far we have come with technology. The way we communicate and how we track project progress has changed dramatically.…
Read MoreABC’s Testimony on the New York State Economic Development Joint Budget Hearing
ABC’s Testimony on the New York State Economic Development Joint Budget Hearing The following testimony was submitted to the 2023 New York State Joint Budget Hearing on Economic Development: Thank you Honorable Chair Ryan and Honorable Chair Bronson for the opportunity to share our testimony with you and the members of the Senate and Assembly.…
Read MoreABC’s Testimony on the New York State Transportation Budget Hearing
ABC’s Testimony on the New York State Transportation Budget Hearing The following testimony was submitted to the 2023 New York State Joint Budget Hearings on Transportation: Thank you Honorable Chairman Kennedy and Honorable Chairman Magnarelli for the opportunity to share our testimony. The Associated Builders & Contractors, Empire State Chapter (ABC) is a construction trade…
Read More39 States Have Lower Construction Unemployment Rates than New York In December 2022
39 States Have Lower Construction Unemployment Rates than New York In December 2022 For Immediate Release PERMALINK Contact: Tanner Schmidt, ABC Empire State Chapter | (585) 730-1814 | tschmidt@abcnys.org 39 States Had Lower Construction Unemployment Rates than New York In December 2022 New York, Feb. 7—The not seasonally adjusted (NSA) construction unemployment rate in New…
Read MoreABC Empire State Chapter President Brian Sampson’s Statement on Governor Hochul’s Budget Address
ABC Empire State Chapter President Brian Sampson’s Statement on Governor Hochul’s Budget Address The following statement is attributable to Brian Sampson, President, Associated Builders & Contractors Empire State Chapter: We applaud Governor Hochul’s calls to invest in new affordable housing projects and incentivize economic development. She must remember that construction in New York is already…
Read MoreAug. 23 Primary Election Recap
Aug. 23 Primary Election Recap On Tuesday, August 23rd New York State held its second Primary Election of the year, this time focused on the U.S House of Representatives and the New York State Senate. This was the last primary in the state before the General Election on November 8, 2022. Below, you will find a…
Read MoreKey Races to Watch
Key Races to Watch Heading into next week’s primary, it’s a critical time for New York to play a pivotal role on the national stage. We have several U.S House of Representative races that are pitting Republican vs Republican and Democrat vs Democrat. This year, New York can impact who controls the House after the…
Read MoreNYS June Primary Results
NYS June Primary Results New York State’s primary for all statewide and Assembly races was held on June 28th. As a reminder, this is the first of two primary elections held in New York, the primary for the Senate and for the House of Representatives will take place on August 23rd. Here is a recap…
Read MoreNYS Changing Definition of “Covered Renewable Energy Project”
NYS Changing Definition of “Covered Renewable Energy Project” Mandates prevailing wage & labor agreements on virtually all green energy projects At the end of the legislative session, lawmakers in both houses voted to pass a bill that will change the definition of a “covered renewable energy project” from five megawatts or more to one megawatt…
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