News and Updates
- By Abby Koppers
- June 14, 2013
The Builders Association is proud to see so many members actively showing their workers that safety is their number one priority. Our First Annual Safety Stand Down was a huge success and we look forward to annually discussing important safety topics at the jobsite level. We would also like to congratulate Thorne Associates, Inc., for joining our Safety Alliance with OSHA.
- By Abby Koppers
- June 7, 2013
The NRCI reports that the construction industry is slowly on the rise. Read on more for more detailed highlights of the findings.
- By Abby Koppers
- June 7, 2013
The latest issue of Building Chicago: 2013 has just been released. Read more about what's inside, or just take a look for yourself!
- By Abby Koppers
- May 24, 2013
The Builders Association would like to thank W.E. O'Neil Construction Company for participating in the Builder's Association's Safety Alliance with OSHA. W.E. O'Neil Construction Company will be holding special safety training at the University of Chicago to help keep its laborers safe on the job. Members of the Safety Alliance incur less incidents than non-members nationwide, annually.
- By AGC of America
- May 24, 2013
Information on Exchange or Marketplace Notices for employers regarding the Affordable Care Act. Open enrollment for Marketplaces beings October 1, 2013.
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.
- 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 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
- March 12, 2013
The first 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
- February 7, 2013
The Builders Scholarship Foundation is proud to announce its scholarship recipients for 2013.
- By Ashley Mastervich
- February 1, 2013
Join us at our next Contractor Safety Forum Thursday, February 21 at the Chicagoland Construction Safety Council.
- By Ashley Mastervich
- January 17, 2013
US Department of Labor's OSHA establishes alliance with Builders Association to improve health and safety on Illinois construction sites.