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BLS

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.
DOE

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.
U.S. Census Bureau

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.
EPA

EPA Moves to Strengthen Lead and Copper Rule for Drinking Water

Dec. 1, 2023
Proposal would accelerate progress toward achieving goal of removing 100% of lead pipes across U.S.
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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.
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Carrier Backs Bipartisan Governors’ Heat Pump Initiative

Sept. 29, 2023
Industry giant throws weight behind new U.S. Climate Alliance commitment to decarbonize U.S. buildings via heat pumps.