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National Efforts
Associated Builders and Contractors conducts a variety of campaigns that are designed to track and disseminate news and relevant information about the detrimental policies that impact merit shop contractors and their employees.
The Truth About PLAs
TheTruthAboutPLAs.com is a project of Associated Builders and Contractors designed to track and disseminate news and relevant information about the detrimental effects of government-mandated project labor agreements (PLAs). PLAs are costly and discriminatory pre-hire construction agreements that effectively restrict merit shop contractors and their employees from bidding and working on construction projects.
Halt the Assault
The Free Enterprise Alliance is leading the campaign to Halt the Assault on America’s free enterprise system. The Free Enterprise Alliance is the action arm for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and other advocates of limited government, open and fair (and intense) competition, and the economically sound principles upon which America was built. At the heart of the Free Enterprise Alliance’s mission is the belief that while we need government for common sense regulations, the scales have tipped too far in favor of government intrusion and its advocates.
Build More Schools
BuildMoreSchools.com is a project of Associated Builders and Contractors that highlights how costly and discriminatory government-mandated project labor agreements (PLAs) force taxpayers to pay more for school construction. Waste and mismanagement can have a real impact on our children’s education and every dollar wasted could mean fewer classrooms, teachers or books.
Recent Headlines
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Holds Steady in May
WASHINGTON, June 13—Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.9 months in May, according to an ABC member survey conducted May 20 to June 7. The reading is 0.1 months lower than in May 2022.
OFCCP Announces Compliance Evaluations for Construction Contractors
On June 5, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs published its latest Corporate Scheduling Announcement List for construction contractors. The CSAL lists 250 federal and federally assisted contractors and subcontractors that...
Discover Tips for Completing Your AQC Application in the ‘How-To’ Video Series—Early Bird Rate Ends Aug. 31
Thinking about applying for your Accredited Quality Contractor credential to obtain national recognition for your commitment to corporate responsibility? Check out the series of short videos for tips and best practices for completing the AQC application. Read More
Supreme Court Issues Ruling Narrowing Scope of WOTUS
On May 25, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in the Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency case, narrowing the scope of “waters of the United States” that may be regulated under the Clean Water Act. Read More
Treasury Releases Guidance on IRA Advanced Energy and Low-Income Communities Tax Credits
On May 31, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service released additional guidance and proposed rules on the Inflation Reduction Act’s advanced energy project and Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program tax credits. Read More
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