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US entities and their owners are now exempt from Corporate Transparency Act reporting
UPDATE 3/25/2025 As of March 21, 2025, FinCEN has updated the Corporate Transparency Act, exempting US-created entities and their beneficial owners from reporting beneficial ownership information (BOI). The revised rule
Growing the Future of Construction: $100k Investment to WMCI
EV Construction has committed $100,000 to the West Michigan Construction Institute (WMCI) by establishing the Tony Roussey Building Futures Scholarship. This investment is designed to support scholarships for individuals pursuing
ABC Unveils Award-Winning Construction Projects, National Contractor of the Year and Safety and Diversity Excellence in the Industry
Associated Builders and Contractors announced the Excellence in Construction,® Safety Excellence and Inclusion, Diversity, and Merit Excellence award winners and the Contractor of the Year at the 35th annual EIC
ABC Announces the 2025 Craft Professional of the Year
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 26 — Associated Builders and Contractors today named Chris Weaver, site superintendent and electrical foreperson for Western Michigan chapter member Feyen Zylstra, Grand Rapids, Michigan, as the
Five ABC Western Michigan Members Named Top-Performing US Construction Businesses
ABC Western Michigan proudly announces that five of its member companies have been named to ABC National’s 2025 Top Performers list. This prestigious recognition honors companies for outstanding achievements in
Summary of the Michigan Earned Sick Time Law
Overview The Earned Sick Time Law amends Michigan’s existing sick time provisions, requiring employers to provide accrued or upfront earned sick time for eligible employees. This sick time may be
Resources on Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA)
Michigan’s new Earned Sick Time Law requires employers to provide employees with paid sick time for personal or family health needs, domestic violence or sexual assault issues, and school-related meetings
Progress Meeting Safety Checklist
Phase 1: Post Bid/Job Award All Trade Partners (Project Managers, Safety Managers, and Estimators) Set expectations here. Communication, consistency, and involvement.Engagement from everyone. Establish logistics and master plan for the
Breaking Down Trump’s New Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
President Trump has announced new tariffs on steel and aluminum. Here’s a simple breakdown of what’s changing and what it means. What’s Happening? On February 10, President Trump declared that
Rockford Construction Announces Leadership Changes
Rockford Construction announced two leadership appointments: Dan Buskirk has been named chief operating officer. He will focus on adopting new technologies and overseeing construction operations. Buskirk has been with the
Functional Performance Testing Required Under New Michigan Energy Code
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvY_yOqdAUc By Eric DeVries, President of E3M Solutions Michigan is adopting a new energy code for buildings, which will be enforced starting April 22, 2025. Functional Performance Testing (FPT), which
OSHA finalizes PPE rule, effective January 13th
OSHA has finalized a revision to its personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry, which took effect on January 13, 2025[1][2][3]. This new rule explicitly requires construction employers
