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    Materials Prices Nudged Upward in March

    April 22, 2024
    Nonresidential construction input prices climbed 0.4% for the month, according to BLS. Lower energy prices kept increases in check.
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    DOE Releases Roadmap for Connecting Projects to Grid

    April 19, 2024
    Report is Energy Dept's first-ever attempt to clear backlog, accelerate connections of clean energy projects to U.S. electric grid.
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    New National Drinking Water Standard Targets PFAS

    April 11, 2024
    Legally enforceable EPA standard aims to protect communities from harmful per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as ‘forever chemicals.’
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    BLS: Construction Added 39,000 Jobs in March

    April 11, 2024
    "Blockbuster jobs report" suggests next recession is far off, says ABC economist. Hiring up 3.4% from a year ago.
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    BLS: Construction Input Prices Fell in December

    Jan. 14, 2024
    Industry prices ended 2023 just 1.2% higher than 2022, but supply chain woes still pose threats, says ABC.
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    Industry Jobs, Spending Both Rise on Manufacturing Surge

    Nov. 6, 2023
    Latest data from Census Bureau and BLS finds project financing and hiring still growing, especially in industrial sector. Labor market tight.
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    UPDATE: Final Rule to Modernize Davis-Bacon Act Now in Effect

    Oct. 23, 2023
    Official as of Oct. 23, DOL's most comprehensive update in 40 years for construction wage rates on federally funded projects is now a reality.
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    Ten Manufacturers Commit to California Heat Pump Goal

    Oct. 11, 2023
    Global HVAC group signs an agreement committing to actions aimed at achieving California’s goal to have six million electric heat pumps installed by 2030.
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    EPA Initiates Next Steps in HFC Phasedown

    Oct. 10, 2023
    New actions include final rule to accelerate transition to more efficient refrigeration, plus proposal to better manage, reuse existing HFCs.