News from APCA
APCA Leaders Denounce PLAs, Encourage Open Competition
Toward the end of his term, former President Biden steered the construction industry in a dangerous direction when his administration issued a final rule mandating project labor agreements (PLAs) for federal projects. As the new administration took office, the industry had anticipated the return of fair and open competition, but unfortunately, the restrictions remain in place. To draw renewed attention to the matter, 116 congressional members sent two letters to the administration, writing:
APCA Commends Big Beautiful Bill
APCA applauds passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, saying it will "spur significant growth in America’s energy dominance" and provide tax certainty and fairness as well as important workforce development reforms.
“APCA’s leadership and member companies are excited to work with the Trump administration and industry stakeholders to build greater American energy security,” APCA President Kevin LaBauve, Vice President of WHC Energy Services of Broussard, La., said. “The important tax and workforce development policies in the One Big Beautiful Bill will help make that happen and benefit American workers and businesses.”
Read APCA's full statement here.
APCA 2025 Mid-Year Meeting
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The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa • Point Clear, AL
October 8 - 11, 2025
Industry Education • Premium Networking • Great Times!
APCA Helps Secure Historic Tax Relief
On June 25, APCA joined more than 80 leading trade organizations in sending a letter to Senate leadership pressing for passage of the new budget reconciliation tax package. With millions of jobs and local economies at stake, the coalition called for urgent action to deliver permanent tax relief for pass-through businesses. At the heart of the request was a full extension of the Section 199A deduction, vital for supporting pass-through entities and C corporations, alongside protections for the deductibility of state and local taxes.
Thanks to the strength and unity of this business community, those provisions were signed into law as part of the Big Beautiful Bill. APCA is proud to have played a part in that success and remains deeply committed to advancing policies that support American enterprise and drive growth from the ground up.
Safe & Sound Week: 2025
You can register today to take part in Safe + Sound Week, August 11-17. Join businesses across the country who are committed to keeping workers safe through effective safety and health programs. This year’s theme is Preparedness is Your Superpower. Find materials about emergency action plans, activities for preparedness at work and at home, and more on the Plan & Promote Your Participation webpage.
APCA Journal - Q2 2025 Edition
The new edition of the Pipeline Contractors Journal is in the mail and available online.
APCA Convention Draws Big Crowd in Scottsdale... Trump Administration 2.0 Reshapes Washington in First 100 Days...
APCA Pushes Back Against Harmful Labor Bills... and more.
2025 Convention Presentations Online
If you were unable to attend APCA's 2025 Convention the convention presentations have been saved to the members-only area of our website. APCA members can view them by logging onto the site then choosing Services, Education.
APCA 2025 Convention
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Grand Hyatt Scottsdale
Scottsdale, Arizona
March 21-26, 2025
APCA Members on Capitol Hill
APCA members traveled to DC this week for the Annual Washington Fly-in, where they discussed ending the LNG export permit ban, permitting reform, labor policy, and pro-business tax policy. Sen. Marsha Blackburn addressed the group on Wednesday and said that GOP lawmakers are preparing bills that will make President Trump's Executive Orders permanent. Thanks to all who attended!
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A "Feeling of Hope..."
APCA General Director Taylor Dacus, President and CEO of Troy Construction, said the energy industry woke up to a 'feeling of hope' after the Trump win. Watch the clip from Fox Business News.
National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
May 6-10, 2024 - APCA members are participating in this week's National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. The Stand-Down raises fall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries.
The APCA Safety Committee created a flyer to help workers better understand the hazards involved and to work safer.
Get more information at www.osha.gov/stop-falls-stand-down.
JW Gully - Latest Hall of Fame Inductee
Longtime APCA member JW Gully was inducted into the American Pipeline Contractors Association Hall of Fame on April 9, 2024.
He joins the roster of other industry leaders who have been recognized for their contributions to the association and the merit shop pipeline construction industry.
JW's list of accomplishments can be seen here.
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