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A Successful Stand Down

  • 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.

FMI 2013 NRCI 2nd Quarter Report Released

  • 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.

Read All About It

  • 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!

W.E. O'Neil Construction Company Partners with The Safety Alliance

  • 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.

Labor Department Provides Model Exchange and COBRA Election Notices Required by Affordable Care Act

  • 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.

Avoid The Falls Before They Happen

  • By Andy Cole
  • May 16, 2013

Contractors can participate in Chicagoland's first ever Safety Stand Down on Wednesday, June 12.

Spring Summit Celebrates Safety And Covers Affordable Care Act

  • 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.

Celebrating Safety

  • 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.

Labor Log for May 1

  • By Ashley Mastervich
  • May 1, 2013

Negotiation season begins to heat up, while the MARBA's grievance committee has seen a flurry of activity.

The First To Stand Up For Stand Down

  • 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.

An Opportunity to Lead...Stand Down for Safety

  • 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.

Building Block, Issue 1

  • 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.

Foundation Board Picks Four

  • By Ashley Mastervich
  • February 7, 2013

The Builders Scholarship Foundation is proud to announce its scholarship recipients for 2013.

Save the Date, and Stay Safe

  • By Ashley Mastervich
  • February 1, 2013

Join us at our next Contractor Safety Forum Thursday, February 21 at the Chicagoland Construction Safety Council.

OSHA and Builders Association Establish Alliance

  • 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.