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"Delivering Remarkable Results: A Testament to Collaborative Excellence I've always believed in the power of synergy, where 1+1 can indeed equal three. Recently, our claims team had the privilege of partnering with an expert risk manager overseeing a prominent corporation, and the outcomes were truly exceptional. Through our joint efforts and meticulous coordination, we successfully resolved a significant volume of open Workers' Compensation (WC) and General Liability (GL) claims. Such achievements are not merely the result of sporadic endeavors but rather a testament to our unwavering commitment year-round. Operating in California presents a myriad of challenges for businesses, including inflationary pressures on the cost of goods and payroll, as well as formidable hurdles in recruitment and retention. Moreover, the state's workforce dynamics, marked by a significant number of individuals opting out, coupled with the prevailing high interest rates and regulatory landscape, further compound the complexities. Amidst these challenges, we take immense pride in contributing to the solutions for contractors and construction companies. Our steadfast dedication and tailored approaches stand as pillars of support, helping our partners navigate the intricacies of their operational landscape with confidence. Indeed, outcomes like these reinforce the value of our collaborative efforts and make every endeavor worthwhile." #construction #contractors #workcomp

SCOTUS reshaping the power of federal agencies. Good, bad, or ugly? -Majority opinion: Chevron was a flawed two-step that tied judges’ hands and forced them to rule against their expertise, and against the sense of the APA (Administrative Procedure Act). - Minority opinion: Chevron is the backbone of administrative law, and Congress expects its agencies to carry out its will. The agency is made up of experts in their field, who can resolve ambiguities in Congressional directives. But do experts always retain the ability to both create and levy heavy fines against those who disagree with their expert opinions? I am looking forward to reading more on Loper Bright v Raimondo. A little leveling of the playing field, some disruption of the status quo. Aren’t those principles promoted as good and necessary?

Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Chrissy Lynch make a strong case for Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) in the Boston Globe. "In the past three years, the Biden-Harris administration has delivered more than $20 billion in federal investment to Massachusetts. When these federal dollars flow into Massachusetts, project labor agreements help ensure that they support job growth. When these federal dollars flow into Massachusetts, project labor agreements help ensure that they support job growth. With a long history in both the public and private sectors, PLAs are collective bargaining agreements between workers and contractors that ensure good wages and benefits, safe working conditions, and sustained investment in the local economy and workforce." #projectlaboragreements #plas #jobgrowth #infrastructure #infrastructureinvestment #electionshaveconsequences

Beginning on January 22, 2024, in compliance with President Biden’s February 4, 2022 Executive Order, 14603, federal construction projects with a total estimated cost of $35 million are required to utilize a project labor agreement (“PLA”) unless the contracting agency grants an exception. The Federal Register estimates that this rule will impact approximately 119 IDIQ contracts each year; these contracts have an average award value of about $114 million. Click the link below to read the full client alert by P&A’s Aaron C. Schlesinger and Julia Loudenburg. #construction #constructionlaw #PeckarAbramson

What should employers watch out for after the #SupremeCourt overruled Chevron, USA Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council? Our colleagues Alex MacDonald and Michael Lotito discuss what this means for agencies like the #DOL and the #NLRB that make rules for employers. #employmentlaw 

ABC estimates that President Biden's pro-PLA policy will have a significant impact on federal construction contracts across America. At least 180 federal construction contracts worth $16 billion annually will be affected. This includes several contracts for projects in Jacksonville and dozens of projects in Florida and the Southeast. Associated Builders and Contractors and its Florida First Coast chapter have filed a lawsuit against the anti-competitive project labor agreement rule for federal construction projects. Learn more about this issue at https://lnkd.in/eQbdiQHx. PrimeGroup Insurance ABC Florida East Coast Chapter ABC Florida Gulf Coast Chapter

🚧 Big News for the Construction Industry! 🚧 On Sept. 6, President Joe Biden signed a groundbreaking executive order aimed at raising labor standards for federal agencies. Here’s what you need to know: 🛠️ “High-Road Labor Standards”: A first-ever list of labor standards for federal agencies, focusing on wages, union organizing, and workplace safety. 🏗️ Project Labor & Community Benefits: Agencies are encouraged to prioritize agreements that benefit workers and communities, promoting voluntary union recognition. 💰 High-Wage Incentives: Federal agencies should incentivize higher wages in manufacturing, similar to the Davis-Bacon rules for construction, ensuring workers earn prevailing wages. 📚 Workforce Development: A renewed focus on registered apprenticeship programs to create strong career pathways for workers. 🌡️ Workplace Safety: Prioritizing safety standards, including an upcoming OSHA extreme heat rule to protect workers in tough conditions. While this order has union leaders praising it as a step forward for workers, not everyone agrees. Critics argue it could reduce competition and increase costs for federal projects. What do you think? Will these new standards reshape the construction industry for the better, or will they slow down progress? 🤔

The new issue of our magazine is out – take a look at issue 2 where we dive into workforce development and building up this industry! https://lnkd.in/e-VHzhrP

Effective January 22, 2024, the Federal Government is requiring the use of project labor agreements (PLAs) for all large-scale Federal construction projects for the General Service Administration, Department of Defense, and NASA, where the total estimated cost to the Government is $35 million or more, unless an exception applies.  A PLA is a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement with one or more labor organizations that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project. The rule requires that the prime contractor negotiate a PLA that all subcontractors are required to sign. The rule does not require that contractors and subcontractors join labor unions. Exceptions include when the requirement for a PLA would not advance the Federal Government's interests; where market research indicates a substantial reduction in competition to such a degree that adequate competition at a fair and reasonable price could not be achieved; or where the requirement would be inconsistent with other statutes, regulations, Executive Orders, or Presidential memoranda. PLA#; construction#; FAR#

Steven Mann Funny how half a dozen other states can utilize the IIJA funding to spearhead much needed infrastructure projects and outside of the IIJA such states as MA can perform mega much-needed infrastructure projects such as Boston's Big Dig where they burried the highway for a greenbelt through the city center and yet.... NJ can't get a high-speed rail from Secaucus to Atlantic City... and that could just be the first leg of what could be the interstate DC to Boston multi state collaborative build for a highspeed rail that could even reach far beyond... Think about...The housing and employment opportunities to come online in AC, the insurgence of private capital to the various markets, the reduced VMTs and congestion that New Jersey has come to love, climate change and the green initiative undertone to this, the progressive buzz words for inclusionary and equitable development practices and policy agendas, I mean just fill in the blanks as you please... and yet NJ adds more and more red tape on re/development knowingly or unknowingly, as it claims to be moving forward on various fronts all while demanding more from municipalities who as you know, are competing against one another while the state as whole competes with new emerging markets that are set at a better price point, greater employment opportunities and improved quality of life... So what's the take on this, let's just keep watching the casino bankruptcies trade hands, tax payer bailouts and as we sit here wondering why such keystone cities in our state can only produce paper development, let's all take note... there's no liquidity in the market for backing the much needed re/development demand that our old state desperately needs and these secondary markets are left to rot. WHERE'S NJ'S BIG P3 PLAY ON THE IIJA?? Politics as usual.. (and how much are these politicians making) #njrealestate #atlanticcity #trenton #njtransit #highspeedrail #p3s #bonding #NJDEP #NJDOT #APANJ #NJPO #AICP