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BLS: Construction Added 39,000 Jobs in March

April 11, 2024
"Blockbuster jobs report" suggests next recession is far off, says ABC economist. Hiring up 3.4% from a year ago.
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BLS: Construction Input Prices Fell in December

Jan. 14, 2024
Industry prices ended 2023 just 1.2% higher than 2022, but supply chain woes still pose threats, says ABC.
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New Funding for Building Energy Codes, Performance Standards

Jan. 13, 2024
As part of Inflation Reduction Act, DOE releases $530 million for new, national competitive fund opportunity.
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DOE Elevates Four More Heat Pump Manufacturers

Jan. 13, 2024
Answering challenge, Bosch, Daikin, Midea, Johnson Controls develop next-gen prototypes to withstand subfreezing weather.
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Nonresidential Construction Spending Up Yet Again

Dec. 5, 2023
Now 20% above its year-ago level, Census Bureau data climbed in October for the 17th straight month.
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EPA Initiates Next Steps in HFC Phasedown

Oct. 10, 2023
New actions include final rule to accelerate transition to more efficient refrigeration, plus proposal to better manage, reuse existing HFCs.
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Hudson Technologies Joins Global Climate Advocacy Group

Oct. 9, 2023
Firm signs on to Cool Coalition, a United Nations-led effort to accelerate global transition to efficient, climate-friendly cooling alternatives.
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Construction Spending Up, Job Openings Steady

Oct. 4, 2023
Latest data from Census Bureau, BLS reflect continued stability in marketplace. Contractor confidence climbing, says ABC.
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NIBS, Fannie Mae Release Disaster Mitigation Roadmap

Oct. 3, 2023
Unveiled last month in Washington, the initiative encourages mitigation investment to help Americans prepare for and respond to natural disasters.