Building Ohio News

News from the Associated General Contractors of Ohio

Issue:  August 24, 2023

In This Issue...

  • Upcoming AGC of Ohio Safety Meetings, Build Ohio
  • AGC of Ohio Advocacy Efforts
  • AGC of America News, Economic News

 

UPCOMING AGC OF OHIO MEETINGS & EVENTS

  • Safety Meeting – October 6, 9:30-11:30 a.m., AGC office (Columbus), RSVP andrea@agcohio.com
  • Build Ohio – November 10, 6:00-9:30 p.m., Hilton Columbus, Easton Town Center
  • Safety Meeting – January 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m., AGC office (Columbus), RSVP andrea@agcohio.com

 

AGC OF OHIO ADVOCACY RECAP

Click here to learn more about AGC of Ohio’s advocacy efforts this year.

SUPPORT AGC OF OHIO ACTION

AGC’s success – both at the statehouse and with Administration officials – is reliant on members’ support of AGC of Ohio Action, our political action committee (PAC). The PAC allows AGC to lend support to legislators and statewide office holders that support industry issues.

Send personal or PAC checks to: AGC of Ohio Action, Attn. Andrea Ashley, 1755 Northwest Blvd., Columbus, OH 43212. (Make checks payable to AGC Action. Corporate contributions are not permitted.  Sole proprietors, partnerships, and unincorporated associations, which include limited liability companies under Ohio campaign finance law, may use company funds to contribute; such contributions should include the name of the entity and individual making the contribution.)

Direct questions about AGC of Ohio Action and AGC’s legislative efforts to Andrea Ashley at andrea@agcohio.comor (614) 486-6446.


NATIONAL NEWS…
Information courtesy of AGC of America (AGC-A)

AGC Offers Sept. 6 Briefing & Other Resources on New Davis-Bacon Regulations

AGC Supreme Court Win: Union cannot intentionally destroy an employer’s property in the course of a labor dispute without consequence.

NLRB Issues a Blow to Workplace Conduct Policies: Ruling changed the law again on employee handbooks.

Free Fall Prevention in Construction Safety Training: Sept 12 or Sept 13, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Biden Administration Closes in on Revised Water Rule: Agencies have delayed permits until WOTUS rule is final.

See how you can help the GCA of Hawaii and those affected by the Maui Wildfires

OFCCP Issues Revised Final Pre-Enforcement Notice and Conciliation Procedures

New White House Buy America Guidance

AGC Releases State-by-State Wage Theft Guide, Holds Compliance Webinar. Development of the Wage Theft Guide was made possible through funding from the Construction Advocacy Fund. For more info on the fund and to make a donation, visit https://constructionadvocacyfund.agc.org.

AGC of America is looking for volunteers! Long-term and short-term opportunities. Learn about all the ways you can play a vital role in leading the industry into the future.

AGC of America Awards Programs: Members can apply by October 25, 2023.

Advanced Safety Management Training Course: September 27-29, 2023, Arlington, VA.


Economic News