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Biden Unveils $2T Infrastructure Plan

Construction Equipment

President Biden will unveil an eight-year, $2 trillion infrastructure plan that will be paid for with higher corporate income taxes. Two construction equipment groups offered initial support for the plan, although concerns about tax increases came from the manufacturing side. What Biden's…

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Biden Announces Funding for Energy Efficiency in Low-Income Homes

Pro Builder

Biden Announces Funding for Energy Efficiency in Low-Income Homes. President Biden recently outlined plans to improve infrastructure and energy efficiency for homes in low-income areas. billion in funding to retrofit hundreds of thousands of homes in low-income areas by making them more energy efficient.

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Burns & McDonnell taps new CEO, expands C-suite

Construction Dive

Incoming chief Leslie Duke said the fresh roles and promotions will bolster the Kansas City-based contractor as it takes advantage of infrastructure opportunities.

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Up To $400B Annual Water Infrastructure Spend Is Needed Globally

ENR Construction

New report says huge investment must happen in low- and middle-income countries "just to achieve universal access to clean drinking water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030."

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Global Water Infrastructure Investment Boost Needed to Avoid Shortfalls, Report Says

ENR Construction

Up to $400 billion a year of extra investment is needed in low- and middle-income countries "just to achieve universal access to clean drinking water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030."

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How Biden’s Proposed Infrastructure Plan Would Boost Wellness in Homes

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How Biden’s Proposed Infrastructure Plan Would Boost Wellness in Homes. President Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan would enhance the wellness for thousands of homes across the country, advancing the availability of safe and healthy homes, says Forbes. cbroderick. Wed, 04/07/2021 - 09:20. Accessibility.

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2023 industry recession to be deeper than first forecast

Construction Enquirer

Falling private new housing combined with recent government delays to major infrastructure projects has prompted the spring forecast downgrade from a previously forecast 4.7% In infrastructure, forecast growth rates have been downgraded in the Spring forecasts to 0.7% fall in output. in 2023 before growth of 1.1% in 2023 and 1.2%