Tag: act
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Awaab’s Law: ‘act now’ to meet new requirements
From 27 October 2025, social landlords are legally obliged to investigate and remedy issues reported by their tenants within fixed time limits. Awaab’s Law focuses on damp, mould and other emergency hazards. Image: Atom Social landlords and contractors “must act now” to ensure their systems, training and resources meet the new legal duties introduced by…
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Cities must act now to secure remaining IIJA funds: NLC
Dive Brief: Dive Insight: The IIJA, signed by President Joe Biden in November 2021, made $711.8 billion available to states, cities and territories to support transportation, clean energy, broadband and other infrastructure projects. The IIJA expires in September 2026. In January, President Donald Trump attempted to pause disbursement of IIJA funds intended to help cities…
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Ecocem ACT I Ternary Blended Cement Earns ASTM C1157 Certification
It’s been said that the world places nearly a New York City amount of concrete every year. Within every cubic yard of this tonnage is the cement and the cloud of CO2 created in its production. The acceptance of cements with additional limestone and higher percentages of supplemental cementitious materials (SCMs) in the mix has…
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How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Boosts Construction Equipment Investment and Tax Relief
According to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation, 42% of businesses plan to increase their equipment and software investments this year, with 32% citing increasing labor costs and labor shortages as the primary reason. For construction companies navigating these pressures, the Trump Administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (P.L. 119-21) (“OBBBA”) can bring significant tax…
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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