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ABC: USDA Abandoning Illegal Blacklisting Provisions Is a Win for the Rule of Law and Federal Contractor Members

by Associated Builders and Contractors on

In response to Associated Builders and Contractors’ and federal contractor opposition, the U.S. Department of Agriculture scrapped controversial blacklisting provisions targeting federal contractors in a proposed rule published in the Federal Register today specific to the USDA’s procurement policies. “The USDA’s decision to drop unnecessary and duplicative blacklisting provisions harming federal contractors is a victory for the rule…

NAIOP Market Monitor Offers an Alternative Approach to Evaluating CRE Markets

by NAOIP on

For the second year, the NAIOP Research Foundation has published the NAIOP Market Monitor, which evaluates office and industrial real estate markets using a two-dimensional analysis based on a metropolitan market’s size and its relative volatility – a departure from traditional commercial real estate market rankings. Among the key findings this year: An interactive map and…

FMI Releases 2024 North American Engineering and Construction Outlook: Third Quarter

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on

FMI recently released its 2024 North American Engineering and Construction Outlook: Third Quarter. According to the report, total construction spending is expected to reach $2 trillion in 2024, a 5% increase over 2023. However, this signals a slowing growth trend, with future increases likely to stabilize from 3% to 5% over the next five years….

Nearly Two-Thirds of Gen Z and Millennials Are Ready to Become Homeowners, Prices Are Holding Them Back

by RE/Max on

The dream of homeownership remains an integral part of life for Gen Z and Millennials in the U.S., who continue to feel that owning a home is important despite market conditions. In a consumer survey released today, RE/MAX, the #1 name in real estate1, showcases Gen Z and Millennials’ attitudes toward homeownership. Over the past several years, the housing…

Costly Energy Codes and Rent Caps Will Harm Housing Affordability, NAHB Tells Congress

by NAHB on

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) called on Congress today to address two key policies that will notably escalate costs for home buyers and renters: the federal push to mandate costly and restrictive national energy codes and the Biden administration’s recent proposal to cap rent increases at 5%. Testifying during a House Financial Services…

Charlotte Middle Schoolers Discover Joy of Building at Free Summer Camp

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on

The Rosendin Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, partnered with local Charlotte construction professionals and volunteers to help 10 middle school students discover the joy of building hands-on projects. TRF Camp Build is a free weeklong construction camp held in cities nationwide to teach children about career options rarely taught in schools.  Under expert supervision, 7th through…

Coming Full Circle: Architecture Student Designs in Charleston Cigar Factory where Grandparents Labored

by Bill Bates, Clemson News on

From a young age, graduate architecture student Mahogany Christopher knew she would become an architect. Unbeknownst to her, Christopher would end up learning in the same building that the matriarchs of her family once worked in. Born and raised in North Charleston, Christopher’s education brought her back home as a part of her graduate degree,…

ABC Endorses Donald Trump for President

by Associated Builders and Contractors on

Associated Builders and Contractors today announced its endorsement of former President Donald J. Trump for president. “After almost four years of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ anti-competitive, inflationary and divisive policies undermining taxpayer investments in America’s infrastructure, ABC is looking forward to working with a president who is willing to welcome all…

In a Victory for ABC, NLRB Withdraws Appeal in Joint Employer Case

by Associated Builders and Contractors on

Today, the National Labor Relations Board moved to withdraw its appeal of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas’ decision to vacate the 2023 Joint Employer final rule, which means the court’s favorable decision will become final. The Board had appealed the decision on May 7. On March 8, the district court vacated…