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ABC Construction input prices increased 0.6% in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.6% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 0.3% higher than one year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are…

ABC As budget negotiations heat up in Albany, one misguided proposal keeps resurfacing: expanding prevailing wage mandates to private construction projects that receive any level of public assistance. This idea may sound like a win for workers on the surface, but in practice, it’s a recipe for higher costs, fewer jobs, and slower development—especially when…

ABC Every year, the New York Committee for Occupational Safety & Health (NYCOSH) distorts construction safety data to further its anti-open shop agenda. Instead of presenting an honest assessment, NYCOSH inflates fatality numbers by including incidents unrelated to building construction, such as window washing to mislead the public and policymakers.  “NYCOSH manipulates these horrific tragedies…

ABC The Empire State Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), which represents hundreds of contractors and subcontractors employing hundreds of thousands of workers across New York State, strongly opposes the proposed legislation (S.1672 (Martinez) / A.756 (Solages) mandating Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on school construction projects on Long Island. PLAs require contractors to hire…

ABC A recent New York Times report paints a grim picture of New York City’s deepening affordability crisis. While the report focuses on NYC, the reality is that these struggles extend far beyond the five boroughs. The findings are alarming: a family of four renting in the city must earn at least $47,190 to stay…

ABC First, I want to thank Senator Ryan and Assemblymember Stirpe, the honorable chairs of the economic development committees in both houses, for the opportunity to testify today. I represent the Associated Builders & Contractors, Empire State Chapter (ABC), a construction trade association representing over 450 open-shop contractors who employ tens of thousands of workers…

ABC The recently proposed legislation mandating Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on Long Island school construction projects is a direct threat to the local economy, workforce, and taxpayers. If enacted, these mandates will push already high construction costs even higher, delay critical school upgrades, and sideline the majority of skilled local workers. Long Island school projects…

ABC Construction input prices increased 1.4% in January compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.9% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 1.3% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential…

ABC Thank you for the opportunity to testify on the critical issue of housing in New York State. I represent the Associated Builders & Contractors, Empire State Chapter (ABC), a construction trade association representing hundreds of merit shop contractors who employ tens of thousands of workers across the state. Our organization promotes fair and open…

ABC New York State Joint Legislative Hearing on Transportation Written Testimony Associated Builders & Contractors, Empire State Chapter Contact: Tanner Schmidt (585) 730-1814 tschmidt@abcnys.org Chairman Cooney, Chairman Magnarelli, and distinguished members of the legislature, thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony today. The Associated Builders & Contractors, Empire State Chapter (ABC), represents hundreds of…