Construction Workforce Leader Named ABC Vice President of Safety and Workforce

ABC announces new VP of health, safety, environment and workforce development, Joel Thames of Performance Contractors. WASHINGTON, May 19—Associated Builders and Contractors announced that experienced industrial construction and business leader Joel Thames will be the association’s new vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development. As a key member of ABC’s executive leadership team, […]

Maryland unveils 4 Key Bridge contracts totaling over $4B

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Maryland Transportation Authority will issue four separate contracts for reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the agency announced Tuesday during a virtual industry forum. Collectively, the MDTA estimates the jobs will cost between about $4 […]

EPA’s ‘Actual Construction’ permitting rule a ‘win for manufacturers’: NAM

A new U.S. EPA proposed rule would allow companies to start building non-emitting components or structures for manufacturing, essential power generation and data centers before obtaining a major New Source Review permit. Both the EPA and industry representatives say the rule, if finalized, will bring needed clarity and flexibility to the NSR permitting process, spurring economic […]