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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 The…

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…

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…