By Marcos Zelada-Rodas, Director of Government Affairs, ABC Heart of America Recently, during ABC National's Legislative Week in Washington D.C., I had the incredible opportunity to attend a crucial hearing at the U.S. House of Representatives. This experience came just a day after some of our highly dedicated ABC Heart…
According to the latest 2024 Safety Performance Report by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), construction companies can be nearly 6 times safer by adopting best practices compared to the industry average. These findings underscore the tremendous impact that structured safety systems and commitment from top management can have on reducing…
For Immediate Release PERMALINK Contact: Erika Walter, ABC | (202) 905-2104 | ewalter@abc.org ABC: Final OSHA Worker Walkaround Rule Is Bad Policy, Does Not Prioritize Workplace Safety WASHINGTON, March 29—Associated Builders and Contractors today issued the following statement opposing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process final rule, which…
A Letter to the KC Royals 29 March 2024 Building Together: A Call for Fairness and Inclusion in the New Royals Ballpark Construction Dear Mr. Sherman, Executives, and KC Royals Team, We hope this letter finds you well. We are writing on behalf of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Heart…
Kansas City, MO - The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Heart of America Chapter is proud to announce a series of accomplishments at the 2024 ABC National Convention, marking a year of significant achievements and industry leadership. "We are immensely proud of the achievements recognized at this year's ABC National Convention…
Do you employ apprentices? If so, I’ve got some fantastic new for you that’s bound to make your day! The state of Kansas has rolled out an exciting initiative – the Kansas Apprenticeship Grant and Tax Act – designed to support organizations who are committed to nurturing talent through apprenticeship…
Starting from January 1, 2024, this legislation enables an income tax credit for taxpayers who hire interns or apprentices, as defined in the act. The credit amounts to $1,500 per intern or apprentice employed at a pay rate equal to or exceeding the minimum wage. To qualify, the total number…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Marcos Zelada-Rodas, ABC Heart of America | 636.764.6443 | Marcos@abcksmo.org ABC Heart of America Endorses Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe for Missouri Governor KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Heart of America chapter today announced its endorsement of Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe for…
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27—According to the results of a new survey of ABC contractor members and chapters published today, the U.S. Department of Labor’s controversial, 180,000-plus word proposed rule overhauling regulations related to government-registered apprenticeship programs—or GRAPs—will discourage apprentices, contractors and ABC chapter apprenticeship program providers from participating in the government-registered apprenticeship system. “Initial feedback on…
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI —Associated Builders and Contractors Heart of America today announced the endorsement of Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt for U.S. Senate. ABC Heart of America represents 237 local contractors in the industrial and nonresidential construction sector. “On behalf of ABC's members, I am proud to endorse Eric Schmitt…
