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Death From Above: Lawmaker Envisions Bird-Safe Buildings in New York City

By growthzone | January 24, 2019

Brian Sampson, president of the Empire State Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors, which works on behalf of over 400 construction and contracting firms throughout New York State, said heā€™s actually a bird fan.

Itā€™s just that saving them from deadly building crashes with a new law is ā€œunnecessaryā€ and ā€œpretty far down the listā€ compared to other big cost-drivers affecting construction such as the dusty scaffolding laws, the calculation of prevailing wages, and even recreational marijuana legalization that has been floated by Gov. Andrew Cuomo as a possible law that he said could endanger pot-free hardhats working alongside legal users.

Lawmakers Must Provide More Resources for Open Shop Construction Workers

By growthzone | December 18, 2018

When it comes to construction, New York City is no longer just a union town.

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.

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