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Construction Jobs Increased During the Past Year; Only 22 States Added Construction Jobs in Last Two Months
The Associated General Contractors of America’s analysis of the most recent federal employment data shows 43 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs during the past 12 months. Momentum, however, slowed in May with only 22 states adding … Continue reading
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Tagged 43 states, analysis, Arkansas, Associated General Contractors of America, Biden, California, challenges, Construction Employment, construction jobs, District of Columbia, federal employment data, Hawaii, kentucky, labor shortages, Minnesota, New Mexico, new york, recent, Rhode Island, Stephen E. Sandherr, supply chain, tennessee, Texas
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Executive Order Affecting Projects Over $35 Million Signed
An executive order that requires the use of project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal construction projects above $35 million has been signed by the President. The White House says the Order will help alleviate the management and coordination challenges that … Continue reading
Experts Discuss Future of Supply Chain Landscape
With supply chain challenges not looking to end anytime soon, particularly as worker shortages continue, experts gathered online recently with some tips on how companies can find long-term solutions. However, labor isn’t the only issue. Robert Handfield, professor of supply … Continue reading
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Tagged Biden, COVID-19, glass, glazing, governemnt, import, industry, infrastructure, labor, supply chain
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Biden to Mandate COVID Vaccines for Federal Employees and Contractors
President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver remarks on his plan to stop the delta variant and boost COVID-19 vaccinations among federal employees, according to the White House. Major news outlets have reported that Biden is set to sign an … Continue reading
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Tagged Biden, contractors, COVID, Executive Order, federal contractors, glass and glazing, vaccines, vaccines mandates
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Biden Admin. Maintains Rule on Imported Aluminum Products
Last month, the Biden administration maintained a Trump-era rule that requires import licenses for entries of covered aluminum products beginning on June 28, 2021. The “Aluminum Import Monitoring (AIM) and Analysis System” final rule was published December 23, 2020, along with … Continue reading
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Tagged aluminum, Biden, CBP, commerce, imports, SIMA, steel, U.S. Department of Commerce
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