As President Joe Biden hits the 100-day mark in office, Construction Dive takes a look at his initiatives, orders and appointments that will affect the industry for the next four years and beyond.
President Joe Biden and his administration marked 100 days in office this week.
Since being sworn in on Jan. 20, Biden has kept busy with executive orders, appointments and meetings to help further his agenda, and many of his top initiatives directly affect the construction industry.
Below, Construction Dive rounds up its coverage on the early actions of the administration and how they will impact the industry for the next four years and beyond.
From a review of environmental regulations to new federal contracting rules and immigration policies, many of President Joe Biden's actions on his first day in office have ramifications for construction firms across the country. Read the full article ➔
While some groups praised the proposal, others found issues with its pitch of the PRO Act, as well as raising taxes on businesses to pay for it. Read the full article ➔
The president yesterday met with the leaders of several construction-related unions, nominated a new head of the National Labor Relations Board and bolstered his apprenticeship initiative. Read the full article ➔
In addition to COVID-19 issues, there are several other construction-related workplace concerns that could become front and center for OSHA this year, according to attorney Casey Verville. Read the full article ➔
President Joe Biden gave OSHA two weeks to issue new coronavirus guidance, while considering a national emergency temporary standard that could provide a scorecard for workplace infections. Read the full article ➔
The announcement brought cheers from the AFL-CIO and building trades groups, which lauded the Boston mayor's decades of experience in construction. Read the full article ➔
As President Joe Biden's nominee for labor secretary begins Senate confirmation hearings today, groups on both sides of the union issue say that Walsh’s construction experience is a plus for the industry. Read the full article ➔
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh discussed several issues of importance to U.S. contractors in his first days on the job. Read the full article ➔
The labor secretary has put the development of an OSHA emergency temporary standard on hold, according to recent media reports. Read the full article ➔
The Associated General Contractors of America urged the president to craft a new lumber agreement with Canada and to call on domestic suppliers to ramp up production. Read the full article ➔
Douglas L. Parker currently runs Cal/OSHA, which issued its own COVID-19 emergency temporary standard during the pandemic. Read the full article ➔
It's likely the Biden administration will use the law to spur the creation of critical healthcare equipment and facilities, according to attorney Alex Hontos. Read the full article ➔
The revised policies, which will apply to the administration's plans for infrastructure and energy projects, will have ramifications for construction firms that do business with the federal government. Read the full article ➔
While President Joe Biden is expected to increase the top corporate tax rate to 28%, he may also push for new tax breaks for certain businesses. Read the full article ➔
The administration said it will employ "multiple paths" to reach its goal while supporting a strong economy. Read the full article ➔
Several industry groups and officials said the former South Bend, Indiana, mayor's experience in local government will serve him well as Transportation Secretary. Read the full article ➔
While the former mayor has limited political experience, construction groups said they see promise in President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for DOT secretary. Read the full article ➔
The transportation secretary told lawmakers that the environmental impact statement necessary to move the project along should be complete by June. Read the full article ➔
President Joe Biden's $1.52 trillion discretionary spending request did not ask for border wall construction funds and proposed that prior-year funding set aside for wall construction be canceled. Read the full article ➔
