ASAToday for July 3rd, 2025

ASA Urges Biden Administration to Delay Construction Material Requirements in Infrastructure Law This week, ASA, along with the AGC, sent a letter to Senior Advisor to the President for Infrastructure Coordination, Mitch Landrieu, regarding our concerns about the new Buy America, Build America Act (BABAA) requirements for construction materials included in the Infrastructure Investment Jobs…

Biden Administration Announce Talent Pipeline Challenge On Friday, the Biden Administration announced the “Talent Pipeline Challenge,” that would connect employers to organizations that offer job training, such as unions, industry associations, and community colleges.  The effort also encourages state and local government to use funding from the infrastructure law and the American Rescue Plan to…

OSHA May NOT Issue a Rule on COVID-19 Healthcare Construction The Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health recommended a separate rule on construction in hospitals from COVID-19 infections is not necessary, but should be included in the proposed permanent healthcare standard. The committee’s decision makes it unlikely OSHA will pursue a separate rule focused…