Thanks to ABC members we were able to accomplish many meaningful and significant things in Tallahassee which will directly benefit the industry, your business and working families. Through your membership you not only are the largest commercial contractor association in the state (which is important to elected officials), but you have contributed more to political campaigns than any other contractor organization. You have allowed us to register more lobbyists and put more people on the job in Tallahassee and local government than any other organization. And more of you come to Tallahassee, write e-mails/letters and make phone calls to legislators than any other construction organization in the state. We couldn't have done this without you. Download our 2010 Legislative Accomplishments.
H.R. 3590, commonly known as the Health Care Reform bill, was signed into law by President Obama on March 23. Here is a brief summary of how the provisions in these two bills will impact ABC members and their companies. HC Fact Sheet
In periods of economic downturn, local governments often attempt to assist their constituents by passing ordinances which give geographic preferential treatment to local contractors. While the concept of geographic preference is superficially appealing for the assistance it allegedly offers to local companies, the long-term impact to those companies and to the taxpayers is grievous. ABC strongly oppose any form of Geographic Preference ordinance as we believe they limit competition, limit the available talent pool, hurt smaller companies, and drive up costs on public projects. Click here for more.
ABC launched Construction Job Network, an online service that connects construction professionals with available job opportunities in the construction industry. The web-based career center allows employers to submit job postings, and job seekers to post their résumés and, in some cases, apply directly online for jobs. The new site is accessible online at www.ConstructionJobNetwork.com.
Welcome to ABC's resource for construction-related economic data and trend analysis. You will also find relevant articles, presentations and archived copies of ABC's Construction Economics Updates.
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