President Trump's rescission of Biden-era labor requirements has reignited fierce debates over Project Labor Agreements, pension obligations, and apprenticeship mandates.
Going forward, federal prime contractors will need to file bid protests to get out of government-mandated project labor agreements (PLAs), Brubeck of ABC says.
Working towards 100% renewable energy is the goal for data centers, and Sandia National Laboratories, an innovator in the field, is on its way to achieving that goal.
ResearchAndMarkets.com analysis shows how the impact of construction delays on U.S. factories by South Korean firms have been softened by strong demand for infrastructure and data centers.
To do business with the federal government, contractors and other organizations are required to follow NIST guidelines for protecting the sensitive information they handle.
SMACNA applauds passage of bipartisan continuing resolution and shares how to prepare for probable future shutdowns as a federal HVAC and sheet metal contractor
SMACNA’s chief lobbyist has a warning for sheet metal shops engaged in federal work. Even though a government shutdown was averted this week, it’s still in the cards for 2024 – likely more than once.
Court filings by Associated Builders and Contractors and its Southeast Texas chapter, in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, were announced Nov. 7.
New federal investments will support projects related to clean energy, power and water infrastructure improvements, legacy pollution remediation, and renovation to the nation’s broadband and transportation infrastructures.
Research examines jobs created by the Inflation Reduction Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, CHIPS and Science Act
September 18, 2023
The analysis confirmed certain categories of BIL, Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS investments face an acute need for targeted hiring practices, pre-apprenticeship programs and other tools.
Critics say the new rule will result in unnecessary and costly regulation
August 31, 2023
The Davis Bacon Act has been significantly updated for the first time in 40 years. Some industry groups applaud the update, while others say it will result in burdensome regulations.