ABC warns Faster Labor Contracts Act would harm construction industry Associated Builders and Contractors—a national trade association founded on the merit shop philosophy—believes strongly that the passage of the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA) in the U.S. House of Representatives would be devastating for construction businesses and workers.

Project Focus: Fire Station 76, Gresham, Ore. A fire station comprises little more than a dwelling with an oversized garage. At its most complex, it embodies a community’s values and functions as a highly technical machine for emergency response. That understanding, infused with elements of storytelling and context, inspired the design of Fire Station 76.

A building’s roof is no longer considered a mere “weather cap” The building’s roof is no longer viewed as a mere “weather cap” but as a critical, high-performance component of the building envelope. As owners, designers, and contractors pursue net-zero energy targets and place greater emphasis on life cycle cost analysis, metal roofing has emerged as the definitive standard.

“Show us our snow guards” contest returns for third year Rocky Mountain Snow Guards and S-5! have united to sponsor this year’s edition of the “Show us our snow guards” contest. Now in its third year, the contest invites roofing contractors across the nation to submit their snow retention projects for a chance to win cash prizes totaling $6,000.