Trump Administration Fails to Rescind Biden’s Anti-Merit Labor Mandate
Read on for ABC's response to the Trump administration's latest actions regarding the Biden-era PLA mandate.
Navigating Tariffs in Today’s Construction Landscape—But Stay Tuned for Tomorrow
No matter what the tariffs do tomorrow, there are things that contractors must be aware of today.
Judge Favors Special Interests on Federal Infrastructure, a Loss for Taxpayers and the Nonunion Construction Industry
ABC responds to reinstatement of PLAs on certain DOD and GSA contracts.
Despite Tariff Impacts, ABC Contractors’ Backlog and Profit Margin Expectations Improve in April
Tariff volatility is proving a moot point in the face of optimistic contractors, according to the ABC Construction Backlog Indicator in May.
DOL Pauses Enforcement of Biden’s 2024 Independent Contractor Rule
ABC applauds the pause on the 2024 independent contractor final rule, which has posed confusion and time-consumption for construction companies and their workers.
Protecting Against the Impact of 2025 Tariffs on Construction Costs
What contractors need to know about the flux state of tariffs before the 90-day pause ends.
Executive Decision: An Analysis of Trump Executive Orders
President Trump’s slew of executive orders will have both positive and challenging implications for the construction industry. Here’s a breakdown of what to keep an eye on when it comes to your workforce.
Fair and Open Competition Makes a Comeback
Merit-based competition for most large-scale federal construction projects is back following a favorable legal decision and a new administration, but there is more work to be done.
