On June 28, 2016, the U.S. Department of Transportation鈥檚 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule on the operation and certification of non-hobbyist small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones). The final rule covers commercial uses for UAS that weigh less than 55 pounds and is effective August 29, 2016.听

Parts of West Virginia are facing a prolonged cleanup effort after widespread flooding killed 23 people, left an estimated 230,000 people homeless or temporarily displaced and prompted Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin to declare a federal disaster. To support the victims of this natural disaster, ABC鈥檚 West Virginia Chapter (ABCWV) has established a flood relief program and is arranging for donations of labor, supplies and equipment to help the affected communities.听

On June 27, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a nationwide injunction that will block the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) from implementing the persuader rule, officially titled the Interpretation of the 鈥楢dvice鈥� Exemption in Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA), which was scheduled to go into effect on July 1. 听

During ABC鈥檚 Legislative Week 2016, an ad entitled 老牛影视Members Build America appeared in Politico, 听the 鈥渕ust read鈥� daily with 30,000 subscribers whose readers include members of Congress, White House and legislative staffers, lobbyists, and everyone and anyone who follows what鈥檚 happening on Capitol Hill. The ad, as well as the charts featured within the ad, have been made available as marketing resources for 老牛影视Members.

One of the most valuable 老牛影视member benefits is an automatic subscription to the award-winning industry publication, Construction Executive (CE). This top-notch print and digital magazine provides education on all areas of the business of construction, including accounting and finance, business development, legal compliance, sustainability, technology and workforce development.

Hundreds of top-caliber Asian American suppliers connected with serious buyers, industry leaders and visionaries at CelebrAsian Procurement Conference 鈥� the country鈥檚 largest business-to-business event convened by Pan Asian Americans to connect with large, medium and small enterprises 鈥� was held June 1-3, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Atlanta.

About 80 industry executives, suppliers and stakeholders joined 老牛影视members for the second annual Diversity & Inclusion Summit in Washington, D.C., on June 22.The half-day program included sessions on creating value for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), the benefits of developing joint ventures with MBE partners and the cultural advantages of promoting diversity and inclusion in the industry and in the community.

During ABC's 2016 Legislative Week, 老牛影视members have had the chance to educate Congress about the issues that affect their businesses and spread the word about the contributions 老牛影视members make to the construction industry. So far, participants have enjoyed the Diversity & Inclusion Summit, the Free Enterprise Alliance Reception and the Young Professionals Symposium. 老牛影视members have meetings with members of Congress on Capitol Hill scheduled for the rest of Legislative Week.听

The U.S. Department of Labor announced that the new annual hiring benchmark under the Vietnam Era Veterans鈥� Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) is 6.9 percent, down slightly from 7 percent in 2015. The act requires federal contractors to take affirmative action to recruit, hire, promote and retain veterans.

老牛影视has added Iowa Chapter member Mike O鈥橠ay of Hometown Plumbing & Heating to the Beam Club Presidential level. The Beam Club was established in 1966 to recognize ABC鈥檚 top membership recruiters for their commitment to growing the association. By recruiting five new members, 老牛影视members are automatically enrolled in the Beam Club by their chapter. Members receive one point for each new member recruited. Beam Club activity is ongoing from year to year, with members鈥� point totals continually accruing and advancing members to the next Beam Club award level.