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May's Nonresidential Construction Starts -2.0% M/M & -14% YTD

June 15, 2021 | by: NDA

ConstructConnect announced today that May 2021’s volume of construction starts, excluding residential work, was $32.5 billion, a decline of -2.0% versus April 2021’s $33.2 billion (originally reported as $31.5 billion).

OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID-19 for Healthcare Industry and Updated Guidance for Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace

June 15, 2021 | by: NDA

This guidance is intended to help employers and workers not covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to identify COVID-19 exposure risks to workers who are unvaccinated or otherwise at-risk, and to help them take appropriate steps to prevent exposure and infection. See Text Box: Who Are At-Risk Workers?

Biden Plans Include Water Infrastructure in Great Lakes States

June 15, 2021 | by: NDA

The Great Lakes and their surrounding regions have seen federal investments for restoration efforts, but those fighting on their behalf say more is needed.

Developer officially cancels Keystone XL pipeline project blocked by Biden

June 15, 2021 | by: NDA

A $9 billion oil pipeline that became a symbol of the rising political clout of climate change advocates and a flash point in U.S.-Canada relations was officially canceled on Wednesday.

Facing higher-than-expected cost, Des Moines seeks bids for $1M demolition, asbestos abatement at Dico Superfund sit

June 15, 2021 | by: NDA

The city of Des Moines is expected to spend nearly $1 million on demolition of buildings at the long-vacant Dico Superfund site on the southwest edge of downtown, almost double a previous estimate.

Watch: Priestly Demolition takes on underwater dam removal

June 15, 2021 | by: NDA

In its latest video, Priestly Demolition dives into the murky waters of the the Trent Severn Waterway

New federal procurement opportunities upload

June 09, 2021 | by: NDA

Search this month’s upload which allows members to obtain information for federal demolition contracts via the NDA website. This member benefit provides NDA members with quick and easy access to government work in their area and is updated every other week.

Even Modest Infrastructure Investment Could Send Commercial Construction Outlook Soaring

June 09, 2021 | by: NDA

Dodge Data & Analytics forecasts construction starts to rebound in 2021 and 2022, with the prospect of far greater gains if even a projected $550 billion “middle of the road” infrastructure spending plan is passed.

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