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Study: Collective Bargaining in IL Construction Offers a Model for COVID Recovery

Economic impact of union construction in northeastern Illinois provides workers a ladder to the middle-class that stabilize the state’s economy by creating downstream jobs, reducing demand for social services and boosting GDP along with tax revenues

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Could Impeachment Delay Infrastructure Bill?

Congress may push an infrastructure financing bill into the second quarter as other priorities could impede on Biden's 100-day plan.

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Turning Face Masks into Pavement

An innovative way to reduce pandemic-generated waste by recycling single-use face masks into pavement.

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OSHA Issues Stronger Guidance on Coronavirus Protection Program Implementation

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Stronger worker safety guidance is intended to help employers and workers implement a coronavirus protection program and better identify risks.

Biden's Buy American Executive Order Will Impact Construction, Manufacturing

The Biden Administration is going farther than the Trump Administration—at least when it comes to Buy American executive orders—to prioritize domestic industry in government procurement.

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Recovering From a Pandemic-Induced Recession Means Proceeding with Caution for Construction

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The COVID-19 relief bill brings a bright spot, but with construction backlogs below average and pandemic-related issues that are new to the outlook equation, now's the time for a careful climb back to 'normal'

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Training & Education

Hops & Highways Episode 14: Tips to Avoid OSHA Violations

OSHA-related content dominated the news this week as Biden announced his plans to increase enforcement of violations, especially those specific to COVID-19. We discuss the top 10 OSHA violations and how to avoid them.

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Biden Will Ask OSHA to Reconsider Emergency COVID-19 Standards

OSHA has issued guidelines, not standards, to protect workers from coronavirus infection, and the incoming administration plans to stiffen enforcement as well as requirements

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Biden Announces Plan for Economic Recovery, Promises Infrastructure Next Month

Biden's two-step plan for rescue and recovery in our nation includes presenting his "Build Back Better" plan to Congress in February. The plan includes $2 trillion in spending over four years for infrastructure.

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Report: Infrastructure Investment Presents Opportunity to Energize U.S. Economy

The ASCE has released their 2021 Failure to Act Report which discusses how the nation’s failure to act to improve the condition of U.S. infrastructure systems affect the nation’s economic performance

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How to Mitigate COVID-19 Risks and Maintain Compliance this Winter

The unique safety risks and regulatory challenges construction companies will face this winter due to COVID-19 and how technology can help mitigate the risks and ensure compliance.

Stimulus Bill Requires Contractors Do the Right Thing in Coronavirus Contact Tracing

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To keep workers productive on job sites, employers will need capacity to identify COVID-19 exposure and notify those at risk within 24 hours. Paper records of health screenings won't do the job.

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