The Pros and Cons of Federal Contract Work

Trademasters’ CEO discusses potential hitches and semi-hidden opportunities

December 2, 2019

One thing the average contractor might find surprising is how much federal contract work of a less esoteric sort awaits far away from the Beltway.

A ‘Year of Action’ Leads to Years of Regulation

Another Executive Order Increases Compliance Headaches for Federal Contractors

Richard D. Alaniz

August 18, 2014

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In keeping with his promise of a “year of action” during this year’s State of the Union address, on July 31, President Obama signed an executive order — entitled Fair and Safe Workplaces — that vastly extends the federal government’s enforcement reach over private federal contractors’ employment policies.

How Federal Contractors Can Navigate Affirmative Action Compliance

Laws Governing Affirmative Action for Contractors Are Lengthy and Complicated

Richard D. Alaniz

November 18, 2013

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If companies with federal contracts or subcontracts are found to be non-compliant in regard to equal employment and affirmative action, they can face mandatory changes in their employment policies as well as bad publicity.

Jan. 2, 2013: New Standard Contract for Federal Subcontractors to Make it Easier to Perform Federal Work

January 2, 2013

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A newly revised standard subcontract for federal work is expected to make it easier for general contractors and subcontractors to perform federal work. The updated ConsensusDocs 752 Federal Subcontract Agreement is designed to address recent changes in federal contracting.

New Rules Could Impose Disabled Worker Quotas on Federal Contractors

Richard D. Alaniz

June 18, 2012

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Companies with federal contracts or subcontracts may soon risk losing their contracts if they do not meet quotas to hire more disabled workers. Proposed rule changes would require employers with federal contracts and subcontracts to set a hiring goal that 7 percent of their employees are qualified workers with disabilities.

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2019 December 2

Week 1: December 2
In this issue of The ACHR NEWS, we look at unique applications of HVAC technology, and new markets contractors should consider expanding into.

Week 2: December 9
We also examine Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology, and the benefits that contractors can pass along to their customers through the equipment.

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