News and Press | IIBEC - Part 6

Is Canada Headed Toward Early Elections? Some Signs Point to “Yes”

July 27, 2021

by John Boling The next federal elections in Canada must be held on or before October 16, 2023, and several recent developments may indicate that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will call for them to be…

Senate Panel Holds Hearing for General Services Administration Nominee

June 18, 2021

by John Boling On June 10, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a nomination hearing that was largely devoid of politics for three Biden administration nominees, including Robin Carnahan to head the…

Energy Efficiency Gets Big Boost in Biden Budget Bid

June 18, 2021

by John Boling If you happen to catch US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm talking about what many consider a boring subject, budgets, you will be surprised to find she gives an animated and exciting…

OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19 Scaled Back to Guidance for Non-Healthcare Businesses

June 11, 2021

by John Boling In a surprising move, on June 9, 2021, US Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh told a House panel that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) would issue an emergency temporary standard…

IIBEC Leaders Oppose Flawed California Procurement Legislation

June 4, 2021

by John Boling In a letter to state legislators, IIBEC stated its opposition to California Assembly Bill 846 that would extend for five years the job order contracting (JOC) authorization for school and community…

IIBEC Advocacy – June 2021

June 1, 2021

This year, IIBEC took another big step to bolster its support of members. Hiring a full-time government relations professional gives the organization the capability to focus on legislative and regulatory issues at the state, provincial,…

Government Relations

Biden’s Infrastructure Proposal: What You Need to Know Now

May 21, 2021

President Biden’s $4.3-trillion infrastructure proposal is a key part of his domestic agenda and addresses a number of Democratic proposals such as $100 billion for school construction and $225 billion to expand paid family and…

Biden Administration to Develop Performance Standards for Federal Buildings

May 21, 2021

In conjunction with the 2021 Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit! organized by the Department of Energy (DOE), the Biden Administration announced a program to make buildings more affordable, cleaner, and resilient. The…

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