Tag: Bill
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Planning bill U-turn changes new home build rules
After mounting pressure from environmental groups and rebel MPs, the government has quietly rewritten a major section of its flagship planning bill. The key changes strengthen nature protections, particularly in greenbelt and rural areas, and introduce new conditions around development timelines. For homebuilders, renovators, and self-builders, this shift could affect how and when you break…
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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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Business, Civic Leaders Unite to Oppose Wage Bill Statewide
More than 50 organizations representing economic development, community, and business groups across New York today launched a statewide coalition to oppose the proposed expansion of construction prevailing wage laws. The bill – A6708 / S6378 – would dramatically raise construction costs, stop critical projects, including those working toward New York’s housing goals, and eliminate thousands…
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50+ Business, Civic Leaders Unite to Oppose Wage Bill
More than 50 organizations representing economic development, community, and business groups across New York today launched a statewide coalition to oppose the proposed expansion of construction prevailing wage laws. The bill – A6708 / S6378 – would dramatically raise construction costs, stop critical projects, including those working toward New York’s housing goals, and eliminate thousands…
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House committee advances bill with ‘big three’ business tax relief
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The tax bill that was advanced Wednesday out of the House Ways and Means Committee contains both controversial breaks for individual taxpayers such as eliminating taxes on overtime pay and tips as well as business-friendly…
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Durkan hit by fire safety remediation bill
Danny Durkan, executive chairman of the Durkan Group, said: “I’m pleased to report an operating profit, with a strong balance sheet and liquidity for 2024. This financial position ensures we can continue to invest in our land pipeline to increase scale, as well as manage ongoing business risks. View the original article and our Inspiration…
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Durkan hit by fire safety remediation bill
Danny Durkan, executive chairman of the Durkan Group, said: “I’m pleased to report an operating profit, with a strong balance sheet and liquidity for 2024. This financial position ensures we can continue to invest in our land pipeline to increase scale, as well as manage ongoing business risks. View the original article and our Inspiration…
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Bill O’Neil, former W.E. O’Neil CEO, dies at 83
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. William “Bill” O’Neil II, former CEO and board chairman of Chicago-based W.E. O’Neil, who worked at the company for nearly 50 years, died on April 10, according to the firm. O’Neil was 83. Bill O’Neil Courtesy of…
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Bill O’Neil, former W.E. O’Neil CEO, dies at 83
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. William “Bill” O’Neil II, former CEO and board chairman of Chicago-based W.E. O’Neil, who worked at the company for nearly 50 years, died on April 10, according to the firm. O’Neil was 83. Bill O’Neil Courtesy of…
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Couple faces unexpected £70,000 bill from council after building their extension
A couple from Godalming, Surrey, has been handed a staggering £70,000 community infrastructure levy (CIL) charge after they sought planning permission to demolish and replace an existing extension on their home. The hefty bill was issued by Waverley Borough Council, despite the extension initially being considered exempt from such fees. The couple, Steve and Caroline…