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Governor is Right on Renewable Goals
Since taking office, Governor Hochul has made climate goals and renewable energy a cornerstone of her platform. While there will always be debate about what to do and how far to push, I think most agree that the climate needs to be a focus for all of us. Whatever you want to believe is the…
Albany’s Policies Inhibit Creation of Affordable Housing
It’s clear that addressing the housing crisis by building more affordable housing units in New York is a top priority for Governor Hohcul and leaders in the legislature. ABC and our members applaud this idea, but there are some obstacles standing in the way of achieving this goal. Leaders in Albany acknowledge that zoning is…
ABC’s Testimony on the New York State Housing Budget Hearing
First, we want to thank the legislature for the opportunity to speak to regarding the housing issue in New York State. I represent the Associated Builders & Contractors, Empire State Chapter (ABC). We are a construction trade association representing hundreds of merit shop contractors, employing tens of thousands of workers across New York State. Our…
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 thousands of workers across New York State. Our organization promotes…
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. Online and on-demand training has become commonplace,…
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. The Associated Builders & Contractors, Empire State Chapter (ABC) is a construction…
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 association representing hundreds of merit shop contractors, employing tens of…
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 York dropped 1.7% in December 2022 from a year ago, down from 7.1…
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 too expensive. New York ranked as one of the country’s worst business environments…
ABC Dedicates WNY Classrooms in Memory of Charles “Chip” Jones, Jr.
Classrooms dedicated in memory of beloved member who passed away this summer. Last week, The Empire State Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors held a dedication ceremony at its Western New York Regional Office, in Buffalo, in honor of Charles G. “Chip” Jones, Jr. who passed away this summer. Chip, a beloved member of ABC…