Connecting with IUPAT Industry Leadership
As a follow-up to Labor-Management Day at the Signatory Contractors Conference (SCC), one message came through clearly from both contractors and International leadership, there is
Building Blocks Podcast: Listen Today
Building Blocks is an engaging podcast that takes listeners on an insightful journey through the multifaceted world of the construction industry. Each episode offers a
What Union Labor Costs Are Really Telling You in 2026
If you’re pricing work, negotiating contracts, or planning your next move, there’s one number you can’t afford to guess on: your true labor cost. And
OSHA Updates NEP to Protect Workers from Indoor, Outdoor Heat Hazards
OSHA has reissued and updated its Heat NEP and made it effective April 10, 2026 for five years. This keeps heat enforcement front‑and‑center, especially in
FCA International Legislative Update
FCA Legislative Update (Week of 4-24-26) Click here to download this update as a PDF This Week in Congress The House voted on a package
Tariffs and Construction Contracts: What Every Signatory Contractor Needs to Know
Recent tariff activity is creating new challenges across the construction industry impacting material costs, supply chains and project timelines. A recent article from ConsensusDocs
IUPAT Introduces DC 911 – What It Means for Signatory Contractors
IUPAT Introduces DC 911 – What It Means for Signatory Contractors The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) has established District Council 911
New iFTI Management Trustee Appointed
New FTI Management Trustee Appointed At the direction of the FCA Board of Directors, FCA International has appointed Chris Sauer of T.J. Wies Contracting, Inc.
Declaring Impasse During Bargaining
Declaring Impasse During Bargaining Declaring impasse during collective bargaining can be an important, consequential decision for an employer. A valid impasse generally allows an employer
FCA International Suports Pro-Growth Tax Policy
FCA International recently joined a coalition of organizations representing millions of Main Street businesses in support of the Working Families Tax Cut Act, reinforcing our commitment