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CONSTRUCTION SECTOR ADDS 26,000 WORKERS IN SEPTEMBER BUT NONRESIDENTIAL JOBS STALL AS MANY COMMERCIAL...
Pandemic Prompts Strong Demand for Housing, But Undermines Demand for Most Types of Nonresidential Projects as Retail and Office Suffer and State and Local Governments Cut Construction
DURING NATIONAL DRIVE ELECTRIC WEEK 2020, NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES INITIATIVE TO EXPAND ELECTRIC...
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the New York State Department of State (DOS) announced today a collaboration to significantly expand deployment of electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations, capable of recharging EVs in 20 to 30 minutes, in eight Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) communities across the state.
Trump Administration Transfers Federal Water Projects in Utah to Local Water Users
U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt was joined by Governor of Utah Gary Herbert, U.S. Senators Mike Lee and Mitt Romney, U.S. Congressmen Rob Bishop and John Curtis and other officials as he transferred the ownership of the first two federal
CONSTRUCTION SECTOR ADDS 16,000 WORKERS IN AUGUST BUT NONRESIDENTIAL JOBS SHRINK; ASSOCIATION SURVEY FINDS...
Postponed and Canceled Projects Proliferate, Yet Majority of Firms Report Difficulty Filling Hourly Craft Positions; Officials Urge Immediate Federal Action to Fund Infrastructure and Enact
Public Clean Water Utilities Applaud Proposed Increase to Infrastructure Funding
Wednesday afternoon the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance the Moving Forward Act, an ambitious proposal by House Democrats to drastically increase clean water infrastructure funding.
President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Disaster Declaration for Texas
FEMA announced federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Hanna from July 25, 2020, and continuing
Things to Know When Moving to Bristol
Bristol is a hub of social and cultural activity. Here, you can find a strong, creative, and independent atmosphere. If you’re planning to move to Bristol, this article is for you. Here are some of the most important things you must know about Bristol.
FINAL NEPA RULE WILL MAKE IT EASIER TO REBUILD INFRASTRUCTURE, REINVIGORATE THE ECONOMY AND...
Administration's Final Reforms to the Federal Environmental Review Process Fix Problems with Prior Process, Maintain Environmental Rigor, and Accelerate Needed Infrastructure
House Infrastructure Bill Advances Energy Efficiency
The Alliance to Save Energy released the following statement from Interim President Clay Nesler Wednesday on House passage of the infrastructure bill (H.R. 2), which includes a number of provisions to begin rebuilding the energy
Toronto Is Now the Fastest Growing City in North America
What’s so special about Toronto? From the nonstop energy of Yonge Street to a vibrant waterfront dotted with cozy cafes and boutiques, Toronto is much more than its iconic skyline views. As Canada’s largest metropolis, the city is famous for its many sights
Norton Opposes Large Parking Garage at Union Station, Calls on House Appropriators to Instruct...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - RealEstateRama – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today wrote a letter to Chairman David E. Price and Ranking Member Mario Diaz-Balart on the...
FEMP Issues Funding Opportunity to Strengthen Federal Energy and Water Infrastructure
On June 29, 2020, the U.S Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE’s) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) issued a Federal Agency Call (FAC) on EERE Exchange titled
Wyden, Cantwell Introduce Affordable Housing Legislation
Bill would provide emergency relief in response to pandemic, economic crisis
Washington, D.C. - RealEstateRama – Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senator...
DOI Signs Agreement with USDA to Increase Investment in Infrastructure on Federal and Tribal...
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) forged a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) by signing the National Programmatic Agreement among.
NEW HOUSE INFRASTRUCTURE PACKAGE WILL PROVIDE NEEDED INVESTMENTS IN AGING INFRASTRUCTURE, SUPPORT ECONOMIC RECOVERY...
The Moving Forward Act's Proposed $1.5 Trillion in New Investments Will Improve Range of Public Infrastructure
USDA Invests $281 Million in Rural Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 36 States...
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand today announced that the department is investing $281 million in 106 projects to improve water and wastewater infrastructure (PDF, 252 KB) in rural communities in 36 states and Puerto Rico.
CONSTRUCTION SPENDING SHRINKS 2.9 PERCENT IN APRIL AS PUBLIC AGENCIES, PRIVATE OWNERS HALT WORK;...
New Federal Investments in Transportation, Other Types of Infrastructure Will Help Offset Expected Declines in State and Local Funding as State Budgets Suffer Impacts of Coronavirus
HOMELAND SECURITY, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE LEADERS URGE DOT & DHS ESTABLISH AN AVIATION...
Leaders of the Homeland Security and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf to urge them to establish an interagency working group to develop robust
Moving During A Pandemic? All You Need To Know
A lot of things are up in the air right now, and people don’t know quite what to do, or how best to do it. You’ve got to be wise in such times, especially if you’ve got to move. One of the wisest things you can do will involve cutting costs where possible.
PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM IS ALLOWING CONSTRUCTION FIRMS TO ADD AND RETAIN EMPLOYEES DESPITE DECLINING...
Nearly Half of Firms Have Received Loans, But Growing Number of Project Cancellations, Delays and Delivery Problems Imperil Industry; Association Leaders Call for Immediate...
