Future of ABC

With steady economic expansion and a more challenging political environment postelection, it’s more important than ever for ABC to help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities where we live and work. In 2019, ABC National will focus on four strategic goals to fulfill the promise we have …

U.S. Labor Secretary Visits West Virginia to Address Members at ABCWV Annual Meeting

The Associated Builders and Contractors of West Virginia (ABCWV) met at the Greenbrier Resort and Hotel for their 22nd Annual Winter Meeting from January 11th through the 14th. They were joined by the United States Labor Secretary, Alexander Acosta, to provide the keynote address on Saturday night. Secretary Acosta was appointed by President Donald J. Trump to be the 27th …

OSHA is Set to Start Enforcing Construction Silica Standard Next Week

OSHA is Set to Start Enforcing Construction Silica Standard Next We On September 23, 2017, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) will begin enforcing its silica standard in the construction industry. The standard requires employers to limit worker exposures to respirable crystalline silica and take other steps to protect workers.             The standard provides …