If you’ve ever wondered who’s building the next bridge, school, or hospital in your community, the answer is clear: skilled workers. However, with the construction industry facing a critical workforce shortage, training the next generation of craft professionals has never been more urgent. That’s why the recent decision by the…

What Contractors Need to Know: Missouri Proposition A Missouri Mandates Paid Sick Leave In November 2024, Missouri voters passed Proposition A, which requires implementation of paid sick leave requirements effective on May 1, 2025 and an increase in minimum wage effective January 1, 2025. Proposition A applies to most private…

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc., Heart of America Chapter Announces Excellence in Construction Award Winners November 7, 2024 – Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc., Heart of America Chapter has announced the winners of their 2024 Excellence in Construction Awards program at the annual awards banquet held…

In a resounding triumph for the construction industry and for our members in Kansas and Missouri, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has officially withdrawn its appeal of a court decision against the 2023 Joint Employer final rule. This marks a significant win for our industry, ensuring the more favorable…

By Marcos Zelada-Rodas, Director of Government Affairs, ABC Heart of America Recently, during ABC National's Legislative Week in Washington D.C., I had the incredible opportunity to attend a crucial hearing at the U.S. House of Representatives. This experience came just a day after some of our highly dedicated ABC Heart…

According to the latest 2024 Safety Performance Report by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), construction companies can be nearly 6 times safer by adopting best practices compared to the industry average. These findings underscore the tremendous impact that structured safety systems and commitment from top management can have on reducing…

For Immediate Release PERMALINK Contact: Erika Walter, ABC | (202) 905-2104 | ewalter@abc.org ABC: Final OSHA Worker Walkaround Rule Is Bad Policy, Does Not Prioritize Workplace Safety   WASHINGTON, March 29—Associated Builders and Contractors today issued the following statement opposing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process final rule, which…

A Letter to the KC Royals 29 March 2024  Building Together: A Call for Fairness and Inclusion in the New Royals Ballpark Construction  Dear Mr. Sherman, Executives, and KC Royals Team,  We hope this letter finds you well. We are writing on behalf of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Heart…

Kansas City, MO - The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Heart of America Chapter is proud to announce a series of accomplishments at the 2024 ABC National Convention, marking a year of significant achievements and industry leadership. "We are immensely proud of the achievements recognized at this year's ABC National Convention.…