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Foundation Software Announces Acquisition of Estimating Edge Software
Foundation Software, LLC announced the acquisition of Estimating Edge, developer of The EDGE™ commercial construction estimating, project management tracking and takeoff software. This acquisition further enables Foundation to serve the construction community by providing software and services that align and strengthen contractors’ back-office operations.
Estimating Edge creates a professional, all-in-one commercial construction estimating, project management tracking and takeoff software for acoustical, drywall, EIFS, fireproofing, flooring, painting, roofing, wall paneling and waterproofing contractors. By adding Estimating Edge to their family of products, Foundation now offers an even more complete solution for contractors to take control of their projects at every stage. Read the full press release
NASBP Seminar, “What Every Surety Professional and Their Clients Need to Know About the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill – and Plenty More…”
The ASA Government Relations Team highly recommends the following NASBP seminar, “What Every Surety Professional and their Clients Need to Know About the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill – and Plenty More…”. This webinar is free to view, but registration is required.
Event description:
The NASBP panel discussion includes construction industry lobbyists sharing their thoughts on the recently enacted bipartisan infrastructure bill and its impact on their respective organizations. Also hear what these experts envision might be in store for the remainder of the 2021 Congressional calendar relating to construction and contracting. Participants learn what to expect when the new Congress takes the oath of office in January 2022 for the second session of the 117th Congress.
Panelists include Dana Thompson, Washington Representative from the Women Construction Owners & Executives, John “JB” Byrd, representing the National Society of Professional Surveyors, Mike Oscar representing the American Subcontractors Association, and Jordan Howard representing the Associated General Contractors (AGC).
The session is moderated by Larry LeClair, NASBP’s Director of Government Relations.
SLDF Fundraiser at SUBExcel2022 in Sandestin, Florida
House Retirements Continue
Per Tuesday, January 11th’s Hill Article, Speaker Pelosi is “not offering clues about whether this will be her final year in Congress, as many expect.” “Additionally, House Majority Leader Hoyer, who will be 83 in June, and House Majority Whip Clyburn, who will be 82 in July, have been reaching out to colleagues to gauge their support about hanging on, even if Speaker Pelosi retires.”
On Monday, January 10th, Rep. Perlmutter, a Blue Dog Democrat representing Colorado in the House since 2006, became the 26th incumbent in his caucus to announce he will not be seeking reelection. To date, thirteen House Republicans have announced they will retire this cycle too. In total, that’s 39 House members retiring, of which eleven of those members, six Democrats and five Republicans, are running for Senate or governor.
Supreme Court blocks Biden’s vaccine-or-test mandate for employers
On January 13, the Supreme Court temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s vaccine-or-test mandate for large employers, but allowed a vaccine-only mandate for health providers at federally funded facilities.
The high court ruled 6-3 against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) employer mandate, blocking it from taking effect while other legal challenges play out.
The court ruled 5-4 to keep the health care worker mandate, with Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joining the more liberal Justices Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan.
