FTC proposes rule prohibiting non-compete agreements
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) proposed a new rule that would prohibit employers from requiring their employees to agree to non-compete agreements.The FTC proposed [...]
A Good News/Bad News 2023 Outlook for Wisconsin Construction Firms
Construction is among the most dangerous occupations, accounting for one in five deaths among U.S. workers. The most common cause? Falls, accounting for 34%.Small wonder that worker safety is [...]
Steps to ladder safety
Safe and Efficient use of ladders is not complicated or difficult, but it does require that users learn and practice proper ladder safety habits.In FY 2020 OSHA reported 2,127 ladder [...]
By Kyle Schwarm
Posted Five hiring mistakes to avoid
As a business owner, two of your most important assets are your employees and your leadership team, especially in today’s construction industry. Here are five common mistakes that business owners [...]
Build the business you want
A business has many moving parts. Even small companies can have a lot going on. Much of it just happens. No documentation. Knowledge is commonly held by you, the owner, and others who work for [...]
By Kyle Schwarm
Posted Mechanical subcontractor demonstrates strong passion for apprenticeship
DJI currently has 135 contracted apprentices in the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin Apprenticeship program and has been a trailblazer of providing high school students with [...]
Wisconsin construction unemployment remained steady in September
Wisconsin’s estimated not seasonally adjusted (NSA) construction unemployment rate in September was 4.0%, according to an analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data released by [...]
Vote! And remember that your employees are entitled to time off to vote!
Tuesday, November 8, 2022, is Election Day. Although early voting is underway, many people will want to vote in-person on Election Day. All Wisconsin employers, regardless of size, are required [...]
ABC of Wisconsin announces November election endorsements
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin is endorsing Ron Johnson for U.S. Senate, Tim Michels for Governor, and Derrick Van Orden for U.S. Congress.
ABC safety managers trained for new MEWP ANSI standards
ABC Wisconsin and JLG offers convenient online boom lift, scissor lift and telehandler training in our easy-to-use online training portal, and when you’re ready, work with your JLG factory [...]
