Posts by tschmidt@abcnys.org
Westside News: Builders’ association comments on start of legislation session
Westside News: Builders’ association comments on start of legislation session Our chief concern continues to be the utilization of Project Labor Agreements and the application of prevailing wages to private work. Both items do nothing more than steer contracts to preferred constituents and make New York less affordable for all of us.” – Brian Sampson,…
Read MoreNew York’s Construction Policy Environment Worst in Nation, Says ABC
New York’s Construction Policy Environment Worst in Nation, Says ABC [New York] Dec. 7th—Associated Builders and Contractors has released its ninth annual Merit Shop Scorecard, announcing that New York has THE WORST public policy environment for merit shop construction contractors. Ranking 51 out of 51, New York rated the lowest based on state laws, policies, and programs…
Read MoreNYS Reopens Bidding For Offshore Wind Projects Amid Cost Concerns
NYS Reopens Bidding For Offshore Wind Projects Amid Cost Concerns After renewable energy developers threatened to stop building billions of dollars of offshore wind energy projects due to the high construction cost, the governor and NYSERDA issued a new RFP allowing developers to rebid the projects. The rebidding process starts Thursday, November 30th. “We strongly…
Read MoreGreedy Attorneys & Docs Cheat Real Injured Workers
Greedy Attorneys & Docs Cheat Real Injured Workers I think it’s easily understood by everyone that writing construction insurance policies and running a casino or sports betting site are both a gamble. Most of the time you win (insurers collect premiums but pay no claims and gamblers don’t hit the jackpot) but sometimes you lose…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Stadium Project Needs Construction Workers
Letter to the Editor: Stadium Project Needs Construction Workers ABC President Brian Sampson was recently featured in the East Aurora Advertiser about the Bills Stadium Project workforce issues. Dear Editor, Whether we’re a broken record or, as Yogi Berra famously said, “it’s like déjà vu all over again”, the fact that the Bills stadium…
Read MoreGuide to the 2023 Election
Guide to the 2023 Election Day Hour Minute Second General Election — November 7 POLLS OPEN AT 6 AM Early Voting for the November General Election will be October 28, 2023 – November 5, 2023 With the election growing closer, the ABC team has put together the following guide to assist members and their employees…
Read MoreHigh Construction Costs to Blame for Lack of Renewable Energy Development
High Construction Costs to Blame for Lack of Renewable Energy Development The Public Service Commission recently declined renewable energy developers’ plea to provide more subsidies for these projects, leaving New York’s renewable energy goals in dire straits. “The PSC was correct to turn down the request. Taxpayers should not be made to pay more for…
Read MoreABC Reacts: Gov. Hochul Signs 3 Affordable Housing Bills
ABC Reacts: Gov. Hochul Signs 3 Affordable Housing Bills The following statement is attributed to Associated Builders & Contractors, Empire State Chapter President Brian Sampson Reacting to Gov. Hochul’s Signature of Three Affordable Housing Bills: “We support the new J-51 tax incentive that will help property owners navigate the high construction costs in New York…
Read MoreABC Members Guide to the Hauling & Delivery of Aggregate Supply to Public Jobs
ABC Members Guide to the Hauling & Delivery of Aggregate Supply to Public Jobs Prevailing Wage for Aggregate Hauling This webpage serves as your guide to better understand and comply with New York State’s new requirements related to prevailing wage for the hauling & delivery of aggregate supplies. Recent Updates: 50-Mile Radius Rule Update On…
Read MoreABC Empire State Chapter President Brian Sampson’s Statement on Buffalo Bills Stadium Workforce Shortage
ABC Empire State Chapter President Brian Sampson’s Statement on Buffalo Bills Stadium Workforce Shortage “Whether we’re a broken record or, as Yogi Berra famously said, “it’s like déjà vu all over again”, the fact that the Bills stadium and other local projects need more construction workers should not a surprise. We’ve been clear from the…
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