Since 1970, OSHA has provided both the employer and employees’ representatives the opportunity to accompany OSHA during its physical inspection, or “walk around,” of the job site. However, on April 1, 2024, OSHA issued a new, final rule that significantly changed the scope of who can participate in the walk around.
In 1983, Jerry Harding and Lowell Yost merged their agencies, laying the foundation for our present-day company. Since then, their mission remains unchanged. As a leading independent agency, Harding-Yost is dedicated to upholding the company’s core values. The mission is to provide the highest level of insurance integrity to their clients, the companies they represent, and the community they proudly serve.
Meet Daniel Redcay
Project Engineer
Wohlsen Construction
As an Emerging Leader, how has your involvement with ABC Keystone helped you?
I’ve been a committee member of ABC for three years now. Having grown up in the industry and in Lancaster County, I’ve known about the Chapter since I was young. During my time with ABC Keystone, I’ve had the opportunity to meet and connect with numerous professionals, make new friends, and
contribute to making Central PA a better place. Being a part of ABC Keystone has been incredibly valuable to me.
Anyone following Pennsylvania politics or news in recent history has likely felt like the world is losing its grip. Heading into a major election in 2024 has only exacerbated the situation. We have witnessed a number of wild policies that seem more like problems seeking solutions (often creating crises in the process) or plain pandering to labor groups. Unfortunately, these policies have had a harmful effect on merit shops.
In the wake of President Biden’s tenure, concerns about the overreach of executive power and its implications for businesses have come to the forefront. Promises of unity and bipartisanship have seemingly given way to a series of executive orders and regulatory measures that could fundamentally alter the landscape of American enterprise. With the administration’s focus on bolstering unions and enacting stringent regulations, the future of free enterprise hangs in the balance.
APPRENTICESHIP GRADUATION
Congratulations to the 2024 graduating class which consists of 86 apprentices! With the current labor shortage, this annual event is more important than ever as it showcases the women and men who have chosen careers in the trades. Let’s come together to cheer them on!
Tell us about Delta Electronics.
We offer end-to-end solutions that address clients’ needs for green buildings for ESG, Sustainability, and Carbon Reduction, as well as creating an environment that promotes occupant Health, Safety, and Security.
Cash Management to Improve Your Bottom Line
By: Daniel Sturm, CPA, CCIFP, Partner
Cash management is the process of managing the inflows and outflows of cash in a business and is particularly important for construction contractors. Long payment cycles, unpredictable expenses, and fluctuating demand all emphasize the need for cash management. A solid cash management strategy and process can help with long-term sustainability and help drive additional income straight to your bottom line, especially in today’s interest rate environment.
With guidance from your financial advisor, excess cash can also be invested, creating additional cash flow and income
Dear Governor Shapiro,
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC), Keystone Chapter, representing 30,000 Pennsylvanians in the labor workforce in 33 counties, must respond to your March 2024 announcement regarding Project Labor Agreements (PLAs).
We have seen some incredible force majeure-type challenges in the last few years and we’re all trying to predict what the next threat will be. Though we don’t know for sure, there are a few creeping up to start thinking about that will keep us on our toes:
Dale Carnegie was founded in 1912, inspired by one man’s belief in the power of self-improvement. Since then, it’s evolved into a movement that’s crossed
borders and generations, showing thousands of organizations and millions of people how to create positive change and successful growth. Today, Dale
Carnegie is a global organization with professional development courses in 35 languages across 80 countries. Over 100 years of proven success
have made Dale Carnegie the industry leader in professional training and development.
March 13, 2024 — ABC’s Top Performers lists recognize ABC member contractors’ achievements in safety, quality, diversity and project excellence ranked by work hours, with special designations identified.
ABC Keystone’s Roofing Apprenticeship Program launched in October 2023. Today, there are 15 roofing apprentices from Detwiler Roofing & David M. Maines Associates, Inc. enrolled in the program. The roofing apprenticeship program is geared toward aspiring construction professionals seeking to learn essential roofing skills in a specialized program.
As spring looms, so will the primary election that sets the stage for the 2024 election this fall (our primaries are April 23). Every cliché continues to be thrown at this election cycle: everything is at stake this year, elections have consequences, people will vote with their feet, and incredibly, all of them are true.
Meet Todd Kauffman
Sales & Marketing
Sahd Metal Recycling
Tell us a little bit about your company.
Sahd Metal Recycling is a leader in recycling industrial scrap metals and demolition materials in Lancaster, PA! We are a third-generation family-owned business that continues to be a recycling leader while investing in green technologies, equipment, and training to maintain our status as a community leader.
