Government and Labor Relations
COVID- 19 Updates & Resources
Delaware Phase 1 Re-Opening Guidelines and Postings for Businesses
OSHA – Enforcement Guidelines for Recording Cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) as of May 19, 2020
COVID-19 Joint Letter – DCA, ABC & DE Building Trades
A Message From DCA President Brian DiSabatino
Effective April 28 – Governor Carney Requires Delawareans To Wear Face Coverings in Public Settings
COVID-19 Sample Response Plan
Coronavirus Resources for Delaware Businesses
AGC of America Jobsite Safety Kit
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act: An Analysis for the Construction Industry
Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response
Protecting Your People & Your Projects As COVID-19 Spreads Across The United States
DE Health & Social Services Essential Services Screening Recommendations
Construct Connect Map Listing Project Delays Across the US
U.S. DOL FFCRA Posting Document Resource & Information
COVID-19 Recommended Best Practices for Construction Jobsites
Contractor & subcontractor forms via Stephen Venzie at Cohen Seglias addressing construction delays
DE Unemployment Frequently Asked Questions Regarding COVID-19
Providing Leadership and Direction to Delaware’s Policy Makers
Government Relations
- DCA Leadership serves on the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Trust Fund Task Force. This group evaluates and determines the resource needs for the state’s comprehensive Capital Transportation Program (CTP).
- DCA Members and Staff are seen as invaluable contributors to Delaware policy development at all levels of government.
- DCA serves as protector for the sanctity of public bidding in Delaware, providing and preserving transparency to this process.
- DCA Leadership authored Delaware’s Transportation Trust Fund and lobbies actively for adequate capital funding for the state’s transportation system.
- DCA’s Government Relations team lobbies for the interests of its Members and continued funding for the state’s Capital Budget/Public Works Program.
- DCA’s Government Relations team assisted the Delaware Department of Administrative Services in its efforts to develop and secure passage of legislation to establish Delaware’s Prequalification Program for Public Work.
- DCA’s DelDOT Liaison Committee meets regularly with state transportation officials to resolve issues of concern and to improve the way the industry works with Delaware Department of Transportation.
- DCA Members and Government Relations team work diligently to block legislation and regulations harmful to the industry while pursuing the passage of legislation, adoption of regulations and implementation of programs that are in the best interests of the construction industry in Delaware.
Labor Relations
- DCA, through its Allied Division acts as the bargaining agent for Members and their respective Trade Union affiliations. Members are assisted with agreement interpretations and provide guidance during grievance hearings and arbitration.
- DCA maintains collaborative relationships with general presidents and business managers of Delaware’s building trades to ensure productive results and to facilitate business development opportunities.