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91制片厂 Releases First of Its Kind Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting Playbook
May 1, 2024
Download your copy of the playbook and calculator today  On Earth Day, 91制片厂 provided a sneak peek of a new document, The 91制片厂 Playbook on Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting in the Construction Industry (Decarb Playbook), designed by contractors for contractors to help address greenhouse gas鈥 Read More

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Construction Spending Slips 0.3 Percent in February as Declines in Private and Public Nonresidential Projects Outweigh Growth in Homebuilding
All Categories Post Increases Compared to February 2023, Suggesting Monthly Downturn is Due to Temporary Factors Rather than Cooling Demand for Most Types of Construction Projects Total construction spending declined from January to February to an annual rate of nearly $2.1 trillion, but all鈥 Read More
April 1, 2024
States and Congress Respond Quickly to New Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter
In the weeks following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) action to lower the primary annual air quality standard by 25 percent for fine particulate matter or PM2.5 (see 91制片厂 article), multiple states have taken legal action and both chambers of Congress have initiated 91制片厂-supported鈥 Read More
March 28, 2024
OFCCP Proposes Changes to Construction Contractor Scheduling Letter and Contract Award Notification Requirement Form
As set forth in its notice and comment request of February 26, 2024, 鈥淧roposed Renewal of the Approval of Information Collection Requirements,鈥 OFCCP seeks to renew and make changes to its construction scheduling letter and itemized listing. These documents are sent to鈥 Read More
March 27, 2024
New 91制片厂 of America Annual Report Details Our Work on Members鈥 Behalf
Report, Titled 鈥91制片厂 for All鈥 Catalogues Association鈥檚 Accomplishments During the Past Year The new, digital interactive 91制片厂 of America Annual Report is now available. The report, titled 鈥91制片厂 for All,鈥 catalogues 91制片厂 of America鈥檚 accomplishments for members during the past year. The report, which鈥 Read More
March 27, 2024
91制片厂's Legal Challenge to Federal PLA Mandate Hits Roadblock
On March 12, 2024, a federal judge in Louisiana dismissed on procedural grounds 91制片厂 of America鈥檚 lawsuit challenging the Biden administration鈥檚 regulation requiring project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal construction projects of $35 million or more. The decision, however, does not prohibit the鈥 Read More
March 26, 2024
Is That Worker Still an Independent Contractor? New Rule Goes into Effect
A new rule from the U.S. Department of Labor is broadly expected to result in more workers being classified as 鈥渆mployees鈥 under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Although the final rule faces challenges in court, employers should be prepared for the rule on independent contractor classification鈥 Read More
March 26, 2024
91制片厂 Questions Apprenticeship Proposal
91制片厂 recently submitted comments on the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration鈥檚 (ETA) proposed rule to 鈥渞evise the regulations for registered apprenticeship by enhancing worker protections and equity, improving the quality of registered鈥 Read More
March 26, 2024
OFCCP Releases New VEVRAA Resources
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently released new resources to help veterans and employers understand the protections under the Vietnam Era Veterans鈥 Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) of 1974. The resources include a series of videos highlighting the importance鈥 Read More
March 26, 2024
Register Now for April 10 Webinar on Understanding PLA Terms and Conditions to Protect Your Interests
Whether you love them or hate them, project labor agreements (PLAs) are a reality. In light of the new federal contractor PLA mandate and a growing number of state and local orders requiring or encouraging PLAs, contractors need to understand the intricacies of PLA terms and conditions now more鈥 Read More
March 26, 2024
Construction Employment Rises In 39 States Between February 2023 And Last Month, While 31 States Add Employees From January To February
  Construction employment increased in 39 states in February from a year earlier, while 31 states added construction jobs from January to February, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America today. Association officials鈥 Read More
March 22, 2024

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