Biden's first 100 days: A look back | Dump Trucks Charlotte NC
President Joe Biden and his administration marked 100 days in office this week.
Since being sworn in on Jan. 20, Biden has kept busy with executive orders, appointments and meetings to help further his agenda, and many of his top initiatives directly affect the construction industry.
Below, Construction Dive rounds up its coverage on the early actions of the administration and how they will impact the industry for the next four years and beyond.
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How Biden's Inauguration Day executive orders will impact construction
By Jenn Goodman • Jan. 20, 2021
From a review of environmental regulations to new federal contracting rules and immigration policies, many of President Joe Biden's actions on his first day in office have ramifications for construction firms across the country. Read the full article ➔
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Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan has something for everyone. And that's its biggest risk.
By Joe Bousquin • March 31, 2021
While some groups praised the proposal, others found issues with its pitch of the PRO Act, as well as raising taxes on businesses to pay for it. Read the full article ➔
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Biden calls union reps 'real friends,' seeks their infrastructure input
By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 18, 2021
The president yesterday met with the leaders of several construction-related unions, nominated a new head of the National Labor Relations Board and bolstered his apprenticeship initiative. Read the full article ➔
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How OSHA priorities could shift under President-elect Biden
By Casey Verville • Jan. 5, 2021
In addition to COVID-19 issues, there are several other construction-related workplace concerns that could become front and center for OSHA this year, according to attorney Casey Verville. Read the full article ➔
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Biden orders OSHA to beef up COVID-19 safety rules
By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 25, 2021
President Joe Biden gave OSHA two weeks to issue new coronavirus guidance, while considering a national emergency temporary standard that could provide a scorecard for workplace infections. Read the full article ➔
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Biden taps former construction union leader Marty Walsh to lead Labor Department
By Jenn Goodman, Katie Clarey • Jan. 8, 2021
The announcement brought cheers from the AFL-CIO and building trades groups, which lauded the Boston mayor's decades of experience in construction. Read the full article ➔
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What a Marty Walsh-led Labor Department could mean for construction
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 4, 2021
As President Joe Biden's nominee for labor secretary begins Senate confirmation hearings today, groups on both sides of the union issue say that Walsh’s construction experience is a plus for the industry. Read the full article ➔
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In first week, Walsh talks about unions, jobsite inspectors, COVID-19 standard
By Joe Bousquin • March 29, 2021
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh discussed several issues of importance to U.S. columbus oh dump truck company in his first days on the job. Read the full article ➔
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Walsh hits pause on ETS as political will for new COVID-19 rules wanes
By Joe Bousquin • April 9, 2021
The labor secretary has put the development of an OSHA emergency temporary standard on hold, according to recent media reports. Read the full article ➔
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AGC asks Biden for relief from soaring lumber prices
By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 22, 2021
The Associated General Contractors of America urged the president to craft a new lumber agreement with Canada and to call on domestic suppliers to ramp up production. Read the full article ➔
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Biden nominates California safety chief as head of OSHA
By Kim Slowey • April 14, 2021
Douglas L. Parker currently runs Cal/OSHA, which issued its own COVID-19 emergency temporary standard during the pandemic. Read the full article ➔
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Biden ramps up the Defense Production Act
By Jenn Goodman • Jan. 27, 2021
It's likely the Biden administration will use the law to spur the creation of critical healthcare columbus oh dump trucks and facilities, according to attorney Alex Hontos. Read the full article ➔
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Biden toughens Buy American rules
By Jenn Goodman • Jan. 26, 2021
The revised policies, which will apply to the administration's plans for infrastructure and energy projects, will have ramifications for construction firms that do business with the federal government. Read the full article ➔
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Biden likely to raise corporate tax rate
By Robert Freedman • Jan. 22, 2021
While President Joe Biden is expected to increase the top corporate tax rate to 28%, he may also push for new tax breaks for certain businesses. Read the full article ➔
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Biden pledges to halve US carbon emissions by 2030, sending signal to businesses
By Robert Walton • April 23, 2021
The administration said it will employ "multiple paths" to reach its goal while supporting a strong economy. Read the full article ➔
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Buttigieg DOT confirmation boosts hope for massive infrastructure investment
By Chris Teale • Feb. 3, 2021
Several industry groups and officials said the former South Bend, Indiana, mayor's experience in local government will serve him well as Transportation Secretary. Read the full article ➔
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What Pete Buttigieg will bring to the Transportation Department
By S.L. Fuller, Jenn Goodman • Dec. 15, 2020
While the former mayor has limited political experience, construction groups said they see promise in President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for DOT secretary. Read the full article ➔
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Buttigieg: $11.6B Hudson River Tunnel a Biden DOT priority
By Kim Slowey • March 31, 2021
The transportation secretary told lawmakers that the environmental impact statement necessary to move the project along should be complete by June. Read the full article ➔
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Border wall gets no new funds in Biden's budget
By Kim Slowey • April 12, 2021
President Joe Biden's $1.52 trillion discretionary spending request did not ask for border wall construction funds and proposed that prior-year funding set aside for wall construction be canceled. Read the full article ➔
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