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Albany’s Policies Inhibit Creation of Affordable Housing
Albany’s Policies Inhibit Creation of Affordable Housing It’s clear that addressing the housing crisis by building more affordable housing units in New York is a top priority for Governor Hohcul and leaders in the legislature. ABC and our members applaud this idea, but there are some obstacles standing in the way of achieving this goal.…
Read MoreABC’s Testimony on the New York State Housing Budget Hearing
ABC’s Testimony on the New York State Housing Budget Hearing First, we want to thank the legislature for the opportunity to speak to regarding the housing issue in New York State. I represent the Associated Builders & Contractors, Empire State Chapter (ABC). We are a construction trade association representing hundreds of merit shop contractors, employing…
Read MoreABC’s Testimony on the New York State Tax Budget Hearing
ABC’s Testimony on the New York State Tax Budget Hearing First, we want to thank the legislature for the opportunity to speak today on this important topic. I am here representing the Associated Builders & Contractors, Empire State Chapter (ABC). We are a construction trade association representing hundreds of merit shop contractors, employing tens of…
Read MoreDoes Your Company Have a Training Culture?
Does Your Company Have a Training Culture? By: Amy Platenik VP of Member Services In the world today, things are changing at an accelerating speed. Everyone has a smartphone and works remotely, but let’s consider how far we have come with technology. The way we communicate and how we track project progress has changed dramatically.…
Read MoreABC’s Testimony on the New York State Transportation Budget Hearing
ABC’s Testimony on the New York State Transportation Budget Hearing The following testimony was submitted to the 2023 New York State Joint Budget Hearings on Transportation: Thank you Honorable Chairman Kennedy and Honorable Chairman Magnarelli for the opportunity to share our testimony. The Associated Builders & Contractors, Empire State Chapter (ABC) is a construction trade…
Read More39 States Have Lower Construction Unemployment Rates than New York In December 2022
39 States Have Lower Construction Unemployment Rates than New York In December 2022 For Immediate Release PERMALINK Contact: Tanner Schmidt, ABC Empire State Chapter | (585) 730-1814 | tschmidt@abcnys.org 39 States Had Lower Construction Unemployment Rates than New York In December 2022 New York, Feb. 7—The not seasonally adjusted (NSA) construction unemployment rate in New…
Read MoreABC Empire State Chapter President Brian Sampson’s Statement on Governor Hochul’s Budget Address
ABC Empire State Chapter President Brian Sampson’s Statement on Governor Hochul’s Budget Address The following statement is attributable to Brian Sampson, President, Associated Builders & Contractors Empire State Chapter: We applaud Governor Hochul’s calls to invest in new affordable housing projects and incentivize economic development. She must remember that construction in New York is already…
Read MoreABC Dedicates WNY Classrooms in Memory of Charles “Chip” Jones, Jr.
ABC Dedicates WNY Classrooms in Memory of Charles “Chip” Jones, Jr. Classrooms dedicated in memory of beloved member who passed away this summer. Last week, The Empire State Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors held a dedication ceremony at its Western New York Regional Office, in Buffalo, in honor of Charles G. “Chip” Jones, Jr.…
Read MoreNYS Changing Definition of “Covered Renewable Energy Project”
NYS Changing Definition of “Covered Renewable Energy Project” Mandates prevailing wage & labor agreements on virtually all green energy projects At the end of the legislative session, lawmakers in both houses voted to pass a bill that will change the definition of a “covered renewable energy project” from five megawatts or more to one megawatt…
Read MoreNew York Open-shop Trade Groups Merge
New York Open-shop Trade Groups Merge The state’s largest non-union construction trade organization has expanded after absorbing another trade group. The Empire State Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is merging with the New York Construction Alliance (NYCA), according to an ABC statement. NYCA’s leadership will join the Empire State Chapter’s Regional Leadership Committee…
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