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New York Ranks 47th for Construction Business Climate, According to ABC Scorecard

By tschmidt@abcnys.org | December 3, 2018

Construction contractors in New York continue to struggle to do business, according to 2018 state rankings released by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). ā€œBuilding America: The Merit Shop Scorecardā€ reviews and ranks state-specific information significant to the success of the commercial and industrial construction industry.

Ogdensburg Council Hears From Businesses Opposed to Wastewater Plant Union Agreement

By growthzone | November 28, 2018

A spokeswoman for the Empire State Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, along with two north country private contractors, have informed elected officials in Ogdensburg that they do not support using a Project Labor Agreement as part of the municipalityā€™s $35 million wastewater treatment plant project.

Antiquated Study Fails to Produce Actual Savings for Taxpayers

By growthzone | October 31, 2018

Antiquated Study Fails to Produce Actual Savings for Taxpayers

Empire State Chapter Proudly Endorses Marc Molinaro for Governor

By growthzone | October 31, 2018

Empire State Chapter Proudly Endorses Marc Molinaro for Governor

Empire State Chapter Endorses Keith Wofford for Attorney General

By growthzone | October 29, 2018

The Empire Chapter announces its endorsement of Keith Wofford for Attorney General

We Can’t Fix NYCHA With Union Workers Alone

By growthzone | October 25, 2018

To fix our public housing crisis, we need a remedy, not another financial injury.

The Empire Chapter releases its second round of 2018 candidate endorsements

By growthzone | October 25, 2018

The Empire State Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, representing more than 425 merit shop contractors across New York State, through its Political Action Committee announced its second round of 2018 candidate endorsements.

The Empire Chapter Releases First Round of Legislative Endorsements

By growthzone | October 17, 2018

The Empire State Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors announced its initial slate of bipartisan 2018 legislative endorsements.

Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) and New York Construction Alliance (NYCA) Announce Partnership to Unify and Strengthen the Merit and Open Shop Voice of New York City

By growthzone | October 16, 2018

The new partnership will consolidate the open shop community into a more cohesive, organized and influential voice while expanding safety and craft training opportunities for workers.

NY POST: Labor war with Hudson Yards developer could be a good thing

By growthzone | September 16, 2018

The Building and Construction Trades Council is stepping up its war against the developer at Hudson Yards, Related Cos. ā€” and the shakeout could spell good news for New Yorkers.

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