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Trump executive order could ‘halt billions’ worth of infrastructure projects
Analysts say a 20 January executive order by President Trump could half construction
US construction needs nearly half a million new workers
A construction trade association said US construction needs about approximately 500,000 new workers in 2025
German Demolition Association calls on new government to take action on industry challenges
Deutscher Abbruchverband demands changes to “overly complicated” bureaucracy
Keltbray lands increased £18m fine after losing bid-rigging appeal
Demolition contractor’s appeal against ‘excessive’ penalty results in larger fine
FIEC: EU set to revamp public procurement rules
FIEC looks at how the EU’s procurement rules will impact the construction industry
Federal Court temporarily blocks new financial reporting requirements
US contractors can breathe sigh of relief for now, as a court pauses new financial reporting rules
UK could hit Chinese excavators with duty of up to 83.5% after anti-dumping probe
The UK’s Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has proposed slapping imported Chinese excavators with up to 83.5% duty.
Construction work banned in Delhi amid ‘severe plus’ smog
New restrictions ban nearly all forms of construction and demolition
European Commission to create new guidelines for asbestos
EC calls for asbestos experts and stakeholders to participate
When does construction waste become a marketable product?
Findings from a new report on the potential for EU-wide ‘end-of-waste’ criteria
European dealers weigh the benefits of buying Chinese EV equipment
Dutch equipment dealer Kemp Groep says trade wars and far-right climate scepticism will not deter it from investing in Chinese electric earthmovers
USACE secures a US$1 billion grant for bridge replacement
United States Army Corps of Engineers and Massachusetts DOT win federal funding for Sagamore Bridge
NFDC reacts to UK gov’s brownfield redevelopment plans
Prime Minister Keir Starmer to fast-track approval of urban brownfield sites
US sued over ‘failure to examine harms’ from delayed offshore oil decommissioning
Center for Biological Diversity claims Interior Dept has not examined harms of idle platforms
US overtime pay rule now in effect
Multiple lawsuits filed against DOL’s increase to worker salary thresholds
Labour wins UK election: urged to create a safer and greener construction industry
Labour has overturned a large Conservative majority to become the governing party of the UK 
FIEC warns against reclassification of recycled aggregates
The European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC) warns against the reclassification of recycled/recovered aggregates from construction and demolition waste
How to deal with CFC-containing materials
Expert insight on hazardous material handling and the recycling of insulating materials
Japan’s construction skills shortage threatens to overshadow Expo 2025
Japan’s construction skills shortage is one of the worst in the world and is threatening to delay progress on the country’s Expo 2025 site.
US slaps increased tariffs on Chinese goods used in construction
The US government has announced that it is raising tariffs on a wide range of Chinese goods, including on materials and machinery used in the construction industry
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