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Biden Unveils Rescue Plan, Promises Infrastructure Proposal Next Month

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Tom Ichniowski
January 14, 2021
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President-elect says “Build Back Better” plan will have “historic investments in infrastructure.”


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Broad-Based Coalition Seeks Infrastructure Bill Passage by July 4

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Tom Ichniowski
January 14, 2021
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Proponents include construction, labor, transportation, environmental, and clean-energy groups.


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Congressman: Biden Administration Can Use ASCE Report as Guidepost

Group Highlights $5.6-Trillion Gap in Infrastructure Spending
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Jim Parsons
January 12, 2021
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Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, cited ASCE’s study, “Failure to Act: Economic Impacts of Status Quo Investment Across Infrastructure Systems,” as ideal starting point for the infrastructure financing discussion.


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Three of Four Shortlisted Teams Move Ahead on Big Maryland Highway P3

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January 11, 2021
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It's not clear why one team opted out of competition for the estimated $11 billion I-270/Beltway expansion in a major commuter corridor outside Washington, D.C.
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Construction's December Jobless Rate Jumps Despite 51K Job Gain

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January 8, 2021
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Nonresidential building was only construction segment that shed jobs last month.


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Bedlam at US Capitol Renews Debate Over Permanent Security Fence

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Justin Rice
January 7, 2021
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What fence or barrier should protect the US Senate and House of Representatives?


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Giant US Nuke Waste 'Vit' Plant Wraps Initial Construction

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Tim Newcomb
January 7, 2021
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Epic Bechtel project to vitrify Hanford site toxics into glass logs moves plant focused on volume of less-contaminated wastes to next phases.
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Elaine Chao Steps Down

Industry Groups Decry Jan. 6 Riot; DOT Chief Chao Steps Down in Protest

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January 7, 2021
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As Transportation Secretary Chao resigns, some call on President Trump to step down or for the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment.
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Boston Mayor Martin Walsh Is Tapped as U.S. Labor Secretary

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Scott Van Voorhis
January 7, 2021
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Labor union leaders hailed selection of the former construction union exec, as Biden aims to fulfill his promise of being a pro-labor president.
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AGC Construction Outlook
Construction Economics

AGC: 2021 Outlook Muted as Pandemic Delays, Cancels Projects

Only 35% of firms plan to add workers; 24% plan reductions
Jeff yoders
Jeff Yoders
January 7, 2021
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AGC survey of 1,300 member firms shows most contractors expect demand for new construction to fall in 2021.


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