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ABC Responds to President Biden’s 2023 State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7—Associated Builders and Contractors President and CEO Michael Bellaman released the following statement responding to President Joe Biden’s 2023 State of the Union address.
ABC Opposes NLRB Representation-Case Procedures Proposed Rule
On Feb. 2, ABC submitted comments to the National Labor Relations Board opposing its proposed rule on Representation-Case Procedures, which addresses election-blocking charges, voluntary recognition and construction industry bargaining relationships. The proposal...
STEP by STEP: Tips for a Successful Safety Program From ABC’s Team of Safety Professionals
Planning for a successful safety program starts with setting goals, implementing proper recordkeeping procedures and ensuring documentation is correct. ABC's STEP Safety Mangement System provides the framework to drive improvements in construction safety programs...
ABC: State Construction Unemployment Is Down in 32 States From a Year Ago
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6—The not seasonally adjusted national construction unemployment rate dropped 0.6% in December 2022 from a year ago, down from 5% to 4.4%, according to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released today by Associated...
Construction Adds 25,000 Jobs in January, Says ABC
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3—The construction industry added 25,000 jobs on net in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has risen by...
Industry News
OSHA Announces National Emphasis Program To Prevent Falls
On May 1, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a National Emphasis Program to prevent falls for people working at heights in all industries. Read More
Biden Administration Ends Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate
On May 1, 2023, President Joe Biden’s administration announced its intent to end certain COVID-19 vaccination requirements, including the mandate on federal contractors. According to the announcement, President Biden will soon issue an executive order rescinding...
Consistent Communication and Task-Specific Analysis Build a Strong Safety Culture
Intentional, purposeful two-way communication is vital to a successful workday. Daily communication builds resilient relationships and enables a group to accomplish mission-driven tasks with a high degree of safety, quality and effectiveness. Daily toolbox talks and...
OSHA Announces National Emphasis Program To Prevent Falls
On May 1, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a National Emphasis Program to prevent falls for people working at heights in all industries. Read More
Biden Administration Ends Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate
On May 1, 2023, President Joe Biden’s administration announced its intent to end certain COVID-19 vaccination requirements, including the mandate on federal contractors. According to the announcement, President Biden will soon issue an executive order rescinding...