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    Highlights

    U.S. Census Bureau

    Nonresidential Spending Down, But Still High

    June 4, 2024
    Spending in April slipped slightly, but remained well above its level a year ago, according to new government data.

    BLS: Materials Prices Up Again in April

    May 17, 2024
    While iron, steel, asphalt and gypsum prices all fell, oil and copper price increases fueled the monthly increase.
    Census Bureau

    Nonresidential Construction Spending Rebounded in March

    May 1, 2024
    Driven by manufacturing projects, new Census Bureau data shows spending is up. Meanwhile, industry job openings are falling, says BLS.
    U.S. Department of Energy

    DOE Issues Rule to Cut Emissions In Federal Buildings

    April 29, 2024
    As required by Congress, new clean energy standards would slash carbon emissions by 2M metric tons on new and renovated government buildings.

    Materials Prices Nudged Upward in March

    April 22, 2024
    Nonresidential construction input prices climbed 0.4% for the month, according to BLS. Lower energy prices kept increases in check.
    Bentley University, Waltham MA

    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.
    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.