Posts by tschmidt@abcnys.org
ABC Empire State Chapter Members Among Top Performing U.S. Construction Companies
ABC Empire State Chapter Members Among Top Performing U.S. Construction Companies The Empire State Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors proudly announced that nine of its member companies – up from six in 2021 – were named as 2022 Top Performers by its national organization. These top performing U.S. construction companies are recognized for their…
Read MoreABC Hails Court Decision Blocking Biden Administration’s Independent Contractor Do-Over
ABC Hails Court Decision Blocking Biden Administration’s Independent Contractor Do-Over WASHINGTON, March 15—The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas today dealt a blow to the Biden administration’s efforts to delay and rescind the Trump administration’s 2021 independent contractor final rule in a decision applauded by Associated Builders and Contractors, which had sued…
Read MoreTo Best Protect Taxpayers, Avoid Imposing a PLA on Stadium Construction
To Best Protect Taxpayers, Avoid Imposing a PLA on Stadium Construction ABC Empire State Chapter President Brian Sampson’s Op-Ed in the Buffalo News. After years of discussion, the Buffalo Bills, their fans and the Buffalo-Niagara Falls Metropolitan region are finally poised to get a modern stadium that can provide an exceptional gameday experience for one…
Read MoreABC Statement: 2022 State of the State
ABC Statement: 2022 State of the State GOV.’S PLAN FOR INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT LONG OVERDUE, STATE MUST REFRAIN FROM PLAs A Statement from ABC Empire State Chapter President Brian Sampson “It’s great news to hear that Gov. Hochul has plans to invest and rebuild New York’s crumbling infrastructure. It’s long overdue and something we have been…
Read MoreOSHA Emergency Temporary Standard Update
OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard Update 1/11/2022 8:00 AM As of this posting , the Supreme Court has not yet issued a decision on the appeal to reinstitute a stay of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), which applies to employers with 100…
Read MoreDOB Releases First of Its Kind Multiyear Construction Safety Analysis for New York City
New York City Department of Buildings For Immediate Release: June 28, 2021 Contact: dobcommunications@buildings.nyc.gov, (212) 393-2126 DOB RELEASES FIRST OF ITS KIND MULTIYEAR CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ANALYSIS FOR NEW YORK CITY Comprehensive Two-Year Report Coincides with Progress Update on Ongoing Citywide “Zero-Tolerance” Construction Site Safety Sweeps New York, NY – The Department of Buildings (DOB) announced today the release…
Read MoreWhite House to Hold Meetings on Bipartisan Infrastructure Proposal
This week, President Biden will host meetings with members of Congress as a bipartisan infrastructure proposal faces a make-or-break week in Washington. The president’s talks this week could mark a final push to find a compromise before Democrats move to pass a multi-trillion, partisan infrastructure plan. While talks are being held, Democrats have also started…
Read MoreABC Empire State Chapter Signs onto Business Group Coalition Letter
The ABC Empire State Chapter joined over 20 other pro-business organizations to oppose S.2762/A.766 (SWEAT). Please, review the letter below:
Read MoreBuilding Trades Holds Rally to Support Wage Theft Bill
This week, the New York Building Trades gathered to rally for a Senator Jessica Ramos bill that will make significant changes to how wage theft is legislated in New York State. We support the pursuit and use of all legal remedies against any contractor that intentionally and willfully does not pay the appropriate wages and…
Read More2020 Primary Election Results
Recap of the 2020 Primary Elections
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