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ABC Reacts: 2024 State of the State Address
The Following Statement Regarding Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address is Attributed to ABC Empire State Chapter President Brian Sampson: “The Associated Builders & Contractors Empire State Chapter is pleased to hear again Governor Hochul commit to improving our infrastructure, expanding broadband, constructing more affordable housing, and continuing our commitment to green energy,” said…
New York State gets an ‘F’ in several construction-related categories: Report
he climate for builders and contractors in New York State is the worst in the nation, according to a report released by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). While the construction industry in New York is vibrant and growing, earning a C grade in the report, things could be better and the state gets F…
State of the State: Responses to Governor’s Speech
Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her annual State of the State Tuesday, which was followed by responses from politicians and numerous education, business and other organizations. Click here for full story: State of the State: Responses to Governor’s Speech – Huntington Now | Huntington, NY Local News
Construction Job Openings in November Rise to Highest Level Since 2022, Says ABC
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3-The construction industry had 459,000 job openings on the last day of November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry…
Westside News: Builders’ association comments on start of legislation session
Our chief concern continues to be the utilization of Project Labor Agreements and the application of prevailing wages to private work. Both items do nothing more than steer contracts to preferred constituents and make New York less affordable for all of us.” – Brian Sampson, Chapter President Click here for full story: Builders’ association comments…
New York’s Construction Policy Environment Worst in Nation, Says ABC
[New York] Dec. 7th-Associated Builders and Contractors has released its ninth annual Merit Shop Scorecard, announcing that New York has THE WORST public policy environment for merit shop construction contractors. Ranking 51 out of 51, New York rated the lowest based on state laws, policies, and programs related to open competition and developing current and future craft…
NYS Reopens Bidding For Offshore Wind Projects Amid Cost Concerns
After renewable energy developers threatened to stop building billions of dollars of offshore wind energy projects due to the high construction cost, the governor and NYSERDA issued a new RFP allowing developers to rebid the projects. The rebidding process starts Thursday, November 30th. “We strongly support the development of new renewable energy systems; these projects…
Greedy Attorneys & Docs Cheat Real Injured Workers
I think it’s easily understood by everyone that writing construction insurance policies and running a casino or sports betting site are both a gamble. Most of the time you win (insurers collect premiums but pay no claims and gamblers don’t hit the jackpot) but sometimes you lose (a big insurance claim is paid or someone…
Letter to the Editor: Stadium Project Needs Construction Workers
ABC President Brian Sampson was recently featured in the East Aurora Advertiser about the Bills Stadium Project workforce issues. Dear Editor, Whether we’re a broken record or, as Yogi Berra famously said, “it’s like déjà vu all over again”, the fact that the Bills stadium and other local projects need more construction workers should…
Guide to the 2023 Election
Day Hour Minute Second General Election – November 7 POLLS OPEN AT 6 AM Early Voting for the November General Election will be October 28, 2023 – November 5, 2023 With the election growing closer, the ABC team has put together the following guide to assist members and their employees to get out and express…