Tag: federal contractors

February 27, 2023

With the comment period just ended for a U.S. government proposal to require climate-change impact reporting for federal contractors, responses were predictably polar from business trade groups and environmental advocates—but a few were unexpected. The rule was proposed last November […]

November 17, 2022

A Biden administration proposal focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions among federal contractors has raised the ire of some construction groups, who worry that firms that fail to properly comply could be barred from bidding on federal projects. The Federal […]

August 30, 2022

On Aug. 26 the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta granted a further stay of the Biden administration’s federal contractor COVID-19 vaccine mandate in seven states and also for members of the Associated Builders and Contractors of America. The […]

September 27, 2021

The guidance from the the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force applies to “subcontractors at all tiers, except for subcontracts solely for the provision of products.” It also applies to all workplace locations as well as individuals on remote work or […]

September 29, 2020

Trump issued the directive at a time when companies around the world, including those in the U.S. construction industry, have increased their focus on gender and race equity. Firms such as Turner Construction Co. have redoubled their efforts since nooses […]

June 11, 2020

Possible proposals the CBP anticipates include cameras better set to note and capture breach attempts and “advanced paint technology” to better allow thermal sensors to recognize and detect jumpers, the article said. “CBP recognizes that industry, other agencies and other […]