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Government Actions

When the private sector does not address a major issue, the public sector will often step into the vacuum and do it. The construction industry has been slow to embrace the principles of social responsibility and sustainable value, focusing instead on whatever it takes to be lowest bidder. As a consequence of this, government is adopting policies that reshape the rules for the industry.

Authored by Mary Scott NabersCourthouses and other municipal buildings are being renovated and upgraded throughout the U.S. That’s because funding for them continues to be...
WASHINGTON, June 18—Associated Builders and Contractors today released the following statement in response to President Joe Biden’s executive actions on immigration.“The U.S....
The following article was authored by Michael L. Taub. Michael L. Taub is a Partner at The Platta Law Firm, PLLC in New York City. He has been a member of the New York Bar for...
Associated Builders and Contractors announced the filing of a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division,...
Approximately $14.4 billion is spent yearly to repair, rehabilitate or replace bridges in America. However, that yearly amount has increased and will continue to increase because...
Associated Builders and Contractors today issued the following statement opposing the Federal Trade Commission’s final rule to ban noncompete clauses. The FTC voted...
WASHINGTON, DC  – Members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) and their allies will hold scores of activities and educational events across...
Courthouses across America carry a rich history, with some dating back centuries. However, the upkeep of these aging buildings makes them extremely expensive to operate and...
On March 8, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated the National Labor Relations Board’s 2023 Joint Employer Final Rule and the Board’s...