Tag: Bill
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Will Labour’s planning bill widen the ‘green space gap’?
Britain’s race to fix its housing crisis is colliding with another national obsession – the deepening divide between those who live near nature and those who don’t. As Labour’s new Planning and Infrastructure Bill promises to “get Britain building” with fewer environmental hurdles, critics warn it could accelerate the loss of local green space and…
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Bill proposes new visa, a potential boon to construction staffing
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Legislation reintroduced to Congress last month could help construction employers desperate for a reprieve from the labor shortage while also addressing immigration reform. As Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stepped up raids on jobsites, arresting unauthorized workers…
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California lawmakers pass bill to expand manufacturing decarbonization projects
Dive Brief: The California Legislature on Sept. 10 overwhelmingly passed a bill that would provide financing for manufacturers looking to adopt thermal energy storage systems and heat pumps for their operations. AB 1280, introduced by Democratic Assembly member Robert Garcia, would expand the types of decarbonization projects considered eligible for financial incentives under programs like…
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The One Big Beautiful Bill and Incentivizing Equipment Purchasing
Signed on July 4, 2025, the full impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill has yet to take full effect. Let’s take a look at the projected impact on the equipment rental and construction industry in general. At its essence, the intent of the Bill is to drive the economy using incentives to drive capital…
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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…