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Most Infrastructure Categories Post Year-to-Date Declines Compared to 1st 8 Months of 2020, Reports AGC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Total construction spending was flat between July and August, as a decrease in nonresidential projects offset continuing gains in residential construction, according to a new analysis of federal construction spending data the Associated General Contractors of America.

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Commercial work boosts construction new orders

Construction Enquirer

Commercial building and civils work helped construction output rise in May despite a continuing drop in the house building sector. The bellwether S&P Global/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index registered 51.6 Construction companies remain upbeat about their growth prospects for the year ahead. ” .

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

The 440th session of the Maryland General Assembly commenced on January 8, 2020. Despite the abridged session, the legislature acted on 1,664 House bills and 12 resolutions and 1,081 Senate bills and 6 resolutions with 667 bills passing both chambers before they adjourned sine die on March 18, 2020. Mary’s for 90 days).

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

The 440th session of the Maryland General Assembly commenced on January 8, 2020. Despite the abridged session, the legislature acted on 1,664 House bills and 12 resolutions and 1,081 Senate bills and 6 resolutions with 667 bills passing both chambers before they adjourned sine die on March 18, 2020. Mary’s for 90 days).

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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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Buyers report busy April despite housing slowdown

Construction Enquirer

Construction buyers reported a rise in activity in April for a third month in a row despite the fastest fall in housing work for nearly three years. The bellwether S&P Global/ CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index hit 51.1 New orders received by construction companies increased for the third consecutive month in April.

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How NAHB Members Can Benefit From Biden’s New Infrastructure Measure

Pro Builder

How NAHB Members Can Benefit From Biden’s New Infrastructure Measure. President Biden’s recently approved Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes a provision which may save one NAHB member at least $100,000, according to NAHB Now. Tue, 11/23/2021 - 10:12. The new law, which is effective for CIAC contributions made after Dec.

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