Spring 2025 Government Affairs Bulletin
Spring 2025Government Affairs Bulletin AGC MA is your advocate on Beacon Hill. Last session we were the voice of the industry on legislation and regulations Highlights include: Tracking over 150 billsBuilding consensus on key issues like Project Labor Agreements, MBTA Communities Act, Responsible Contractor Language, and Wage TheftTestifying on 11 bills including the expansion of PLAs, expediting payment of change orders in public construction, facilitating diverse participation in the industry, wage
Evolving with the DEI Landscape: What Contractors Need to Know
Federal enforcement priorities are shifting—and construction companies, especially those working on public or institutional projects, are feeling the pressure. Whether you’re reviewing your hiring practices or responding to an owner’s request for diverse subcontractors, the rules around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are changing quickly. This guidance offers practical takeaways for contractors navigating today’s evolving legal and political environment. 1. Don’t Abandon DEI—but Do Proceed
More to the story here: Diversity in construction no laughing matter
More to the story here: Diversity in construction no laughing matterGuest opinion by John Ferrante Published by Contrarian BostonI was interviewed for an article in the Boston Globe on the Boston Residents Job Policy.However, the piece, provocatively headlined - “‘They think it’s a joke’: Boston has rules for big construction projects that no one follows” - did not tell the full story of what is a complex issue.For those unfamiliar, the BRJP sets workforce participation goals for Boston residency and
