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COP27 Recap: The State of Net Zero and Negotiations

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Guest post by Joe Miller , Member of USGBC Delegation to COP27 With COP27 wrapped, here are key announcements and agreements from the conference. The actual substance of the agreement is yet to be announced, but how far reaching the details of this agreement will be a major indicator of whether this COP would be viewed as a success or not.

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Capitol Hill Talks Could Set Fiscal 2021 Construction Funding

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House-Senate staff negotiations are continuing, with hopes of an agreement before Dec. 11 deadline.

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Persimmon targets subcontractors in cost-cutting drive

Construction Enquirer

” The house building giant highlighted cost control measures in its latest results as sales continued to slump. Persimmon is looking to retender subcontractor packages more regularly as it looks to “share the cost pressures in this new challenging environment.”

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Biden Administration Moves to Lower Lumber Tariffs Following NAHB Request

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Decreased tariffs would mitigate future volatility and ease upward pressure on lumber prices, helping builders navigate an affordable housing crisis across the country. Housing Policy + Finance. Housing Policy + Finance. Tue, 02/01/2022 - 10:37. Government + Policy.

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Update: 30-Day Delay on Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

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The White House announced yesterday it is delaying a decision on on 25 percent tariffs on steel and 10 percent duties on aluminum for several close U.S. Negotiations will continue with Canada, Mexico and the European Union for the next 30 days. trading partners until June 1.

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Update: Vegas Raiders Stadium Rent Control Deal

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Monday, Sheldon Adleson, a chief financial backer for the domed stadium to house the Oakland Raiders when/if the team moves to Las Vegas, withdrew his support for the project. The proposed lease agreement presented Monday would have the Raiders pay just $1 a year for 30 years to rent the 65,000 seat facility.

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NAHB Chairman's Letter: A Look Back, Ahead, and a Note of Thanks

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Because of you and our partnership, housing has been a bright spot in the nation’s recovery. We were at the forefront, educating Congress, the White House, and key stakeholders on the urgent need for action. Our year-long advocacy efforts culminated in a White House supply chain summit. from 9% to 18%.

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