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Unlock Benefits by Participating in ABC’s Monthly Economic Survey
By actively engaging in the CBI survey, you not only contribute to a comprehensive and reliable industry metric but also gain valuable insights that can guide your business decisions and enhance your competitiveness. Join us in shaping the future of the construction...
Monthly Construction Input Prices Decrease in May, Says ABC
WASHINGTON, June 14—Construction input prices fell 0.6% in May compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction...
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.
ABC Applauds SCOTUS Ruling Against the Intentional Destruction of Employer Property
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled June 1 that the International Brotherhood of Teamsters can be sued, after a lawsuit alleged that a 2017 drivers’ strike in Washington state damaged a concrete supplier’s product.
Find ABC Chapter Government-Registered Apprenticeship Programs With New Tool
ABC has created a new interactive map to help connect developers, contractors, future apprentices and other stakeholders with more than 300 government-registered apprenticeship programs in over 20 different trades offered by ABC chapters.
Industry News
DOL Launches ‘Mental Health at Work’ Initiative
On May 1, the U.S. Department of Labor launched its “Mental Health at Work” initiative in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, which includes a new webpage. The initiative will increase awareness of mental health and well-being within workplaces and promote...
Update Your Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form by July 25
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has revised the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form (CC-305) with updated preferred language and examples of disabilities. Federal contractors use this self-identification...
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...