Tag: act
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The Greying of the Suburbs: Why Local Governments Must Act Now on Senior Housing
When one thinks of the suburban communities around Chicago, it’s natural to imagine young families, Little League games, and cul-de-sac barbecues. These images reflect the post-war boom that fueled the growth of collar counties like DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake and Will. But today, a quieter, yet powerful shift is underway. And it is one that’s…
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Pick Everard introduces Building Safety Act training for clients
Design consultancy Pick Everard has introduced Building Safety Act training for clients, covering compliance obligations and best practice guidance. The Building Safety Act was introduced in response to the Grenfell Tower disaster and aims to improve building safety standards. The expanded training covers how to build compliance into all aspects of the design and construction…
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Housing experts warn training gaps could hinder Procurement Act adoption
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Tarryn Kerr, managing director of procurement services at Commercial Services Group, said: “With housing shortages, and increasing supply chain pressures presenting an ongoing concern across the UK, it’s more important than ever that the housing sector can work effectively and efficiently. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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What the FEMA Act of 2025 Means for Road Builders: Resilience is Now the Standard
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Last year there were twenty-seven separate weather or climate related disasters which resulted in more than $1 billion in damages. A not insignificant portion of those damages were to essential roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure. States hit hard by these events often expressed criticisms of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and how funds…
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Builders say One Big Beautiful Bill Act will fuel construction activity
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is opening the door for increased construction investment, but it may also deepen existing challenges tied to labor and supply. Unlike the Inflation Reduction Act, which concentrated its support on clean…
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Industry must act now on building safety
This leadership summit is attended by senior representatives from our leading members representing the major institutions and associations in the construction industry, including incoming CIOB president Paul Gandy, and the institute’s director for policy, research and public affairs, Eddie Tuttle. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Commerce Department ‘renegotiating’ CHIPS Act contracts
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Commerce Department is renegotiating some of the multibillion-dollar contracts to chipmakers funded by the CHIPS and Science Act, Secretary Howard Lutnick said during a congressional budget hearing Wednesday. Lutnick said that he’s pushing for funding levels that…
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Ford Pro at ACT Expo
Ford Pro has announced it will now offer a new Electric Vehicle Incentive Consultation Service designed to help customers navigate available incentives and rebate programs for electric vehicles and charging purchases. Since its launch, Ford Pro reports the new service has already helped customers discover over $40,000 in available incentives for charging purchases and $1.5…
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CPD: Changes introduced by the Building Safety Act
Osborne Clarke lawyers 22.04.25 There is a legal duty to keep and maintain a ‘golden thread’ of information on HRBs (Image: Dreamstime.com) Construction lawyers from Osborne Clarke review in this CPD the new building safety legal framework and what developments the industry should expect in the future. What you will learn in this CPD The…
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First building liability order handed down under the Building Safety Act
The RTM company, together with some other leaseholders, brought claims under the Defective Premises Act 1972 to get a BLO under the BSA, in addition to further claims for breach of covenant, breach of agreement, and claims for nuisance and negligence. View the original article and our Inspiration here