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United States Of America - Gas & Diesel price volatility has become a long lasting push and pull battle over the years. Since the United States Of America set it goals to eliminate oil imports from Russia it has implemented new laws and push towards more responsible energy sourcing, consumption and emissions. Although the move does seem…

United State Of America - President Biden issued an Executive Order moment ago in response to President Putin's alleged recognition claims of Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics (DNR and LNR) as "independent" republics. Stated in a White House press release moments ago President Biden stated that President Putin's actions contradict Russia's…

United States Of America - "CAT" for short or formally known as Caterpillar Inc. has just dropped some excited news for machine operators across the globe. CAT® invites machine operators from around the world to compete in the 2022/2023 Global Operator Challenge. The challenge puts equipment operators' abilities and precision to the test as they…

Boston, Massachusetts - The vaccine mandate for city employees in Boston has been temporarily halted by an appeals court judge in response to a lawsuit brought by labor unions representing first responders against the city of Boston. The decision grants a stay to termination of their jobs which affects approximately 450 city employees who are…

Washington, D.C. - The FHA (Federal Housing Administration) Office of Multifamily Housing plays a critical role in the development, substantial restoration, and refinancing of market-rate and affordable housing through the issuing of FHA mortgage insurance policies. These insurance programs contribute to the stability, liquidity, and affordability…

United States Of America - Counterfeit parts are at the center of a Nuclear Regulatory Commission Special Inquiry. A detailed report was released on Wednesday, February 9 outlining the concerns. Robert J. Feitel, Inspector General - NRC, presented the findings to  Christopher T. Hanson, Chairman of the NRC, via Memorandum. The inquiry outlined by…

Supply chains around the world are currently overwhelmed by a combination of many factors, and this situation will likely continue during 2022. E-commerce has been on the rise, and more people are now purchasing products from overseas. However, this trend has also added pressure to the shipping and transportation industry. Normally, a solution…

United States of America - Labor and PLA's had something to celebrate as President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that will require project labor agreements in federal construction projects waging over $35 million in value. The order will apply to a total of $262 billion in federal construction contracting and nearly 200,000 workers will…

United States Of America - Supply chain issues have been a challenge for many industry sectors since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, the Port of Los Angeles had the highest traffic on record in 2021: 10.7 million 20-foot containers, which is 13% higher than the previous record set in 2018. However, this has taken the port’s…

In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, new business applications in the US hit a record for two consecutive years in 2020 and 2021. According to the latest figures published by the US Census Bureau in January, the US had 5.4 million business applications in 2021, 23% higher than the 2020 record of 4.4 million. In December 2021 alone, there were over…

Portland, Oregon - After two years of negotiations, city workers in Portland, Oregon, following a rally have authorized a strike for Thursday, February 10. On January 20, workers overwhelmingly voted to strike, which would be their first since 2001 unless a tentative contract settlement is reached during ongoing negotiations with a mediator. The…

Bellevue, Washington - A lengthy strike by concrete truckers and drivers has slowed or halted major projects in the Seattle area, including the light rail expansion, resulting in the layoff of hundreds of workers. The strike affects every concrete-related project in the region. The Teamsters Local 174 union, which represents concrete mixer drivers…

United States Of America - Despite improvements in equipment and advancements in wearable technology, safety in the construction industry continues to see an ever-rising number of preventable injuries and deaths creeping into the 2022 year. In the United States, construction workers only make up 6% of the labor force but account for roughly 20%…

Charlestown, West Virginia - The governor of West Virginia has now received a bill to overturn a ban on the development of nuclear power plants in the State. A Vote of 76 to 18 was recorded in the House of Delegates on Monday to approve the Senate bill. The bill's supporters claimed that compact modular reactors have advanced in technology.…

The project would be built along the existing Bay Ridge Connector, a 14-mile freight line that extends from Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, to Jackson Heights, Queens. It would create a new transit option for close to 900,000 residents of the neighborhoods along the route, along with 260,000 people who work in Brooklyn and Queens.