The Construction Contractors Association of the Hudson Valley is a 50 year old trade association of commercial and industrial building contractors and construction support services in Delaware, Dutchess,Orange, Ulster, Rockland, Putnam, Sullivan, Columbia and Greene counties.
Over the last five decades, CCA members have played a leading role in every major construction project in Hudson Valley. Our Mission is to connect owners with responsible contractors who have demonstrated the ability to complete projects on time and within budget and to provide contractors with the resources, skills and support they need to be competitive in the 21st Century construction business. |
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| Director's Message |
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| A. Alan Seidman |
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As Patty’s cover column so accurately states, Richard O’Beirne touched the lives of many in the Hudson Valley. Richard drove the Construction Contractors Association to great heights under his leadership. He was a generous, caring man as well as a mentor and advisor to many. His loss is a great one to the Valley and our thoughts and prayers are with Chrystal and the rest of the family at this tough time.
On business fronts, there are many issues to concentrate on. As the economy continues to languish, contractors struggle to keep the doors open and the lights on. Unions continue to fight for man hours so there members not only have paychecks, but can achieve enough hours to keep their health benefits. Working in collaboration with Ross Pepe at the Construction Industry Council and the member unions of the Building Trades we are putting together a marketing and public relations campaign with Focus Media.
The purpose of the marketing/public relations campaign is to protect market share and fight for local contractors and local workers to get an opportunity to work on local projects. The ongoing campaign will feature our trained work force and high light the contributions of our local contractors and local workers back into our community and our economy. Throughout the campaign, we will communicate our quality, the value of a project done on time and the economic benefit of building with our members.
Along with other Associations nationally, we were able to effectively lobby against some proposed new FASB accounting standards that would have wreaked havoc with the financial statements of any employer participating in a multiemployer benefit plan. The additional reporting requirements that were under consideration by the FASB Board would have been disastrous for many of our members.
The economy and unemployment will continue to be major negatives for the foreseeable future-we must continue to work for every job that is on the radar in the Valley. There are a few projects at the discussion level that may be beneficial to the local economy and our opportunity to get some local jobs.
With those thoughts, let me share a couple of thoughts………….
“It is tough making predictions, especially about the future.” (Thank you Yogi Berra)
“Winners always have a plan; Losers always have an excuse.”
Winners find an answer for every problem; Losers find a problem for every answer.
Winners know it may be difficult but it’s possible; Losers know it’s possible but may be too difficult.”
If you want to win against tough competition in a tough economy, plan, have the answers and be prepared for the tough fight. |
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| Project Labor Agreements are project-specific agreements designed to streamline projects through better coordination between project owners, contractors and labor. More Information |
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| The Hudson Valley construction industry is among the finest in the world and is represented by companies that have the experience and manpower to excel at any project. Browse Directory |
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The Building Trade Unions provide essential coordination and support to the organized construction workers in the Hudson Valley.
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