News and Updates
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Contractors can participate in Chicagoland's first ever Safety Stand Down on Wednesday, June 12.
- By Ashley Mastervich
- May 8, 2013
On Tuesday, May 7, over 90 attendees came to the Hyatt Lounge to participate in the Builders Spring Summit. Safety awards were bestowed to a variety of companies and a partner from Seyfarth Shaw LLP was the keynote speaker concering the Affordable Care Act.
Also wage allocations for Chicagoland Carpenters, Operators; Strike possible in Minnesota
- By Ashley Mastervich
- May 2, 2013
For the past 10 years, over 20 Builder Association members have been recognized by the AGC for outstanding safety records. Along with these commendable companies, the BA will host several events throughout May that will inform and educate professionals in the construction industry about successful safety practices.
- By Ashley Mastervich
- May 1, 2013
Negotiation season begins to heat up, while the MARBA's grievance committee has seen a flurry of activity.
- By Andy Cole
- April 26, 2013
Thanks to AT Mechanical, LLC and William J. Scown Building Company, who have committed to participating in our Safety Stand Down Wednesday, June 12.
- By Ashley Mastervich
- April 22, 2013
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published a proposed rule to withdraw the nationwide numeric discharge limit from its 2009 Construction and Development Effluent Limitations Guidelines rule (C&D ELG), along with revising some of the rule’s non-numeric requirements.
- By Ashley Mastervich
- April 18, 2013
Take an opportunity to lead in the Chicagoland construction industry by participating in the area's first Safety Stand Down on Wednesday, June 12.
- By Paul Flentge, Pepper Construction Company
- April 15, 2013
The second issue of a newsletter designed to inform you on the activities of the Builders Education & Training Foundation, dedicated to connecting contractors to the training they need to further their business.
- By Ashley Mastervich
- April 11, 2013
Since helping to institute the first nationwide construction safety contest in 1926, the Builders Association has been a leading advocate for safe construction performance and is thrilled to acknowledge companies with exemplary incident rates through our Safety Awards program.
- By Andy Cole
- April 5, 2013
With a collective incident rate lower than the national average, Builders Association members have made a habit of respecting their employees by creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Celebrate safety accomplishments and get the healthcare information your business needs to continue that legacy of respect by attending our Spring Summit.
- By The Associated General Contractors of America
- March 28, 2013
Pascagoula, Miss. and Dallas-Plano-Irving, Texas are top gainers, while Charleston, W.V. had largest percentage decline. Chicago & Detroit metro areas lost the most jobs.
- By Andy Cole
- March 21, 2013
Decisions made in Springfield have a big impact on your business.
- By Ashley Mastervich
- March 21, 2013
Over the last year Illinois led the nation in construction job losses, while Texas adds the most jobs and Arkansas experiences largest annual and monthly decline.
- By The Associated General Contractors of America
- March 18, 2013
Prices for diesel, gypsum, insulation, lumber and plywood prices continue to climb, while Texas adds the most construction jobs and D.C. adds the highest percentage year-over-year.