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ABC criticizes U.S. Department of Labor’s independent contractor rule

January 26, 2024

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) expresses strong opposition to the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rule on independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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Georgia leads as state with the most promising construction future

December 12, 2023

For the first time, Georgia has been named the top state for construction in Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC’s) annual Merit Shop Scorecard.

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Yale-ABC report highlights bird collision prevention affordability

October 17, 2023

A report on bird-friendly architecture underscores the affordability of bird collision prevention when grounded in recommended science, technology, and standards. The report focuses on paving the way for state-level policies and standards aimed at safeguarding birds from collision-related hazards.

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Cost of building materials goes up

July 23, 2020

Construction input prices rose 2.2 percent in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index (PPI) data. Nonresidential construction input prices rose by 2.3 percent for the month.

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Investigation continues after Florida bridge collapse

March 19, 2018

Attention has shifted to investigating the cause of a bridge collapse at Florida International University (FIU) that killed six people and injured many more.

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