ASAToday for November, 20th 2025
This Week in Congress
This Week in Congress Congress is in recess this week for Rosh Hashanah.Unfortunately, a government shutdown at the end of the month is becoming increasingly likely. Return to the ASAtoday page to…
Read MoreStatus of FY 2026 Funding: Government Funding Running Out!
Status of FY 2026 Funding: Government Funding Running Out! Last Tuesday, House Republican leadership released a draft short-term continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through November 21. The CR does not…
Read MoreASA Urges Timely Enactment of the FY26 Highway and Public Transportation Funding
ASA Urges Timely Enactment of the FY26 Highway and Public Transportation Funding ASA, along with the Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC), sent a letter to Congressional Leadership requesting the timely enactment of Fiscal…
Read MoreNext Block of Senate Confirmations Includes Labor Nominees
Next Block of Senate Confirmations Includes Labor Nominees On September 18, Senate Majority Leader Thune (R-SD) filed an executive resolution (S.Res.412) listing 108 nominees to be confirmed in early October.…
Read MoreHeat Rule Post-Hearing Comment Period Extended
Heat Rule Post-Hearing Comment Period Extended OSHA has provided a 30-day extension to the comment period for its proposed rule on heat injury and illness prevention post-hearing comments. The comment period now…
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Overdose and Mental Health in Construction: A Call to Action for Leaders
By Nick Williams – R.I.S.E. LLC The construction industry builds the infrastructure that shapes our world, but beneath the surface, it faces an escalating crisis-substance use disorders and mental health struggles among…
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Resilience by Design: Leadership Strategies for Mental Health Protection in Construction Teams
By Patrick Hogan, handle.com The construction industry is built on a foundation of resilience. It designs buildings to withstand hurricanes, foundations to resist seismic shifts, and materials to endure years of wear…
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AP Automation for Construction Firms in an Uncertain Economy
By Matt McCammon, AvidXchange It’s a challenging time to work in construction finance, between labor shortages, ongoing supply chain issues, tariff volatility, and inflation. If one thing is for certain, it’s that…
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