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Two-Thirds of Metros Shed Construction Jobs from August 2019 to August 2020, AGC Urges Congress to Pass COVID Relief

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment decreased in 241, or 67%, out of 358 metro areas between August 2019 and last month, according to an analysis of new government data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Project cancellations are spreading, and fewer new projects are starting up.

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PODCAST: Episode 2 – Technical services train the trainers

GCP Applied Technologies

Tue, 09/10/2019 - 19:23. October 02, 2019. In September 2019, GCP Applied Technologies sponsored a "Train the Trainer" 3-day session, with 25 teachers from the Roofer & Waterproofers Union. Residential. Transportation Infrastructure. PODCAST: Episode 2 – Technical services train the trainers. michael.delros….

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February Rise in Construction Outlays Contrasts with Pandemic-Drive Collapse in March, AGC Says

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction spending in February increased 6% from February 2019, with year-over-year gains in both residential and nonresidential outlays, according to a new analysis of federal data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Spending in February declined 1.3%

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40+ APAC Construction Industry Statistics You Need to Know

Autodesk Construction Cloud

There’s also plenty of good news: infrastructure investments are pouring in, sustainability continues to be a focus, and digital technologies are helping firms be more efficient. In 2022, APAC construction experts expect growth in private residential, commercial, and infrastructure to be up 12%, 15%, and 50% respectively.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

HB 177 modifies dam safety laws related to the Maryland Department of the Environment’s authority to respond to an emergency situation related to a “water infrastructure asset,” defined as a reservoir, dam, or any other waterway construction. 2019 HB 720 / override of gubernatorial veto.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

HB 177 modifies dam safety laws related to the Maryland Department of the Environment’s authority to respond to an emergency situation related to a “water infrastructure asset,” defined as a reservoir, dam, or any other waterway construction. 2019 HB 720 / override of gubernatorial veto.

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A HERS Rating for Water Use?

Pro Builder

As headlines about drought and aging infrastructure grab the public’s attention, the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) is several months into launching HERS H2O, a system that grades a home’s water-use efficiency. There's a 65% increase in water and sewer costs from 2009 to 2019. PB: How about home builders?