WCCA 2024 UPCOMING EVENTS
WCCA 2024 SPRINGS GOLF TOURNAMENT ADOBE CREEK GOLF COURSE JUNE 1, 2024 WCCA FAMILY NIGHT JULY 18, 2024 MORE INFO TO COME WCCA TRAP SHOT AUGUST 10, 2024 GRAND JUNCTION TRAP CLUB WCCA FALL GOLF TOURNAMENT SEPTEMBER
Weigh In On Your Colorado State Regional Transportation & Transit Plans
CDOT is soliciting input regarding the House Bill 23-1101 Transportation Planning Regions (TPR's) that is to ensure consistency and transparency of the planning process across the state. The draft RTPs (including regional Coordinated Public Transit & Human Services Transportation Plans) for the 10 rural TPRs are available for your review and input. For the
Did you hear the one about the contractors not bidding on work?
Several factors go into why contractors, not only in Western Colorado, but throughout North America are not bidding on certain projects. Most municipalities are looking for alternatives to keeping within budget and still grow their community. However, the need to save money and resources creates conditions that make it challenging for professionals to bid
Attracting Young Workers in Construction
Looking to hire students to expand your workforce? There are several students entering the workforce from high school that are in need of a career path they can grow into. Some member recently shared their advice for hiring students and building a workforce: When hiring students, be aware of the State and Federal Laws
Protecting the Construction Industry
Throughout the 2023 Colorado Legislative session, The WCCA Government Affairs Committee has been working to make sure to protect and promote the interests of members in Western Colorado. In this and last month's committee meeting WCCA took the following actions (click on titles for bill information): Oppose: SB23-017- Additional Uses Paid Sick Leave. Additional
Protecting and Promoting
Protecting & Promoting the Construction Industry WCCA Efforts in Western Colorado - 3/10/2023 update In Western Colorado there are different needs for the communities than larger metropolitan areas. Transportation, building and related industries still provide a way of life in our region that must always be considered when it comes to funding and providing
2023 WCCA Directions
What are the main focuses of WCCA in 2023? In January of this year, Western Colorado Contractors Association (WCCA) asked member businesses questions in a Membership survey to find out what the Association's focus of 2023 should be and how WCCA could better protect and promote members in Western Colorado. SURVEY RESULTS: According to
West Slope Damage Prevention Council Clipboards
The West Slope Damage Prevention Council (WSDPC) is a coalition of contractors, facility owners, associations and locators who work together to help educate Western Slope businesses on ground disturbance safety. By popular demand the WSDPC is planning the DAMAGE EMERGENCY CONTACTS CLIPBOARD that will go out to 500 businesses and be used on projects with
WCCA Constructive News- Municipal Bidding
Members reached out to WCCA in 2022 with concerns regarding the procurement of municipal projects. To more accurately pinpoint concerns representative of the membership, WCCA sent out an anonymous survey in July that asked members their thoughts on municipal bidding processes, and where there may be concerns. Most concerns submitted were that, although the project
ACA Pay or Play Penalties Increase for 2023
On Aug. 16, 2022, the IRS updated its FAQs on the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) employer shared responsibility (pay or play) rules to include updated penalty amounts for 2023. The adjusted $2,000 penalty amount is $2,880 and the adjusted $3,000 penalty amount is $4,320. Pay or Play Penalty Calculations An applicable large employer (ALE) is
