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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 support the development of new renewable energy systems; these projects…
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 (a big insurance claim is paid or someone…
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 and other local projects need more construction workers should…
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 to get out and express…
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 these projects. With that, elected leaders in Albany made a calculated…
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 and improve the safety and quality of life of…
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 April 11, 2024, the Appellate Division affirmed the lower court’s dismissal of the lawsuit…
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 beginning that these projects would need outside workers to visit Erie County in order…
2023 Construction Excellence Awards
ABC held our annual Construction Excellence Awards gala at the historic Otesaga Hotel in Cooperstown, New York. More than 200 people attended the all-day event dedicated to helping contractors connect with colleagues and acknowledge the projects built by the merit/open shop construction community. This year, the Chapter handed out more than 20 awards that covered…
An ABC Members Guide to the Roadway Excavation Quality Assurance Act
New Updates On December 1st, the Bureau of Public Work issued additional FAQs for the Roadway Excavation Quality Assurance Act. Please take time to read and understand the updated FAQ (scroll down to view). Please reach out to Tanner Schmidt at (585) 730-1814 or tschmidt@abcnys.org with any questions. Background On August 16, 2023, Governor Hochul signed…