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Your Congress in Action: May 22, 2023
As the federal government comes perilously close to defaulting on its debt for the first time in the country’s history, White House and Congressional negotiators are working furiously on a compromise plan to enable the government to keep borrowing – and those plans...
Bipartisan Historic Preservation Fund Bill Introduced
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has introduced legislation to reauthorize the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) for 10 years and increase its authorized amount by $100 million per year. H.R. 3350 was introduced this week by Reps. Mike Turner (R-OH) and Earl...
Your Congress in Action: May 8, 2023
CRM professionals came to Washington late last month for ACRA’s 2023 Capitol Hill fly-in, the first time ACRA members have met with their elected federal representatives in person since before the pandemic. And their message was clear: investing in preservation is a...
ACRA Comments on NPS Bulletin 38 Proposed Changes
ACRA has submitted comments to the National Park Service in response to their proposed revisions to National Register Bulletin 38: Guidelines for Evaluating and Documenting Traditional Cultural Properties. First issued in 1990, the TCP Bulletin provides guidance on...
New: Best of Indy Tour at ACRA Conference
We know that many of you are as excited for the upcoming 2023 ACRA Conference in Indianapolis as we are, and now we have a fantastic new event available: now you can join ACRA on a bus tour of the monuments, architecture, and iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway!...
Salary Survey Now OPEN
2023 marks the return of ACRA’s Salary and Benefits Study, which looks at wages and benefits across the CRM industry. This survey is conducted every 4 years, and with the changes in the labor market over the past few years, the results from this study are more...
Your Congress in Action: April 24, 2023
As Congress and the White House jostle over the prospect of the federal government defaulting on its debts, permitting reforms that could impact NEPA and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act may be swept into a deal. The Treasury Department is...
2023 ACRA Awards Deadline Approaching
Do you have a client who has demonstrated accomplishments and commitments above and beyond those required to meet laws and regulations pertaining to CRM? An ACRA firm or employee that has made a long-term contribution to the industry? If so, time is running out to...
New NPS Publication on African American Outdoor Recreation
From the National Park Service: The National Historic Landmarks Program is pleased to announce the release of a new theme study, African American Outdoor Recreation, which examines how race impacted the experience of and access to outdoor recreation and leisure...
Now Available on Demand: The Do’s and Don’ts of Subcontracting on Federal Projects
If you missed yesterday’s webinar on the subcontracting on federal projects, it is now available on demand! Understanding contracting on federal projects is important to the practice of CRM, but it’s not all about the prime contract! Subcontracts are an essential...