Administration Launches Coalition to Reduce Existing Building Emissions January 27, 2022 By John Boling President Joe Biden announced the launch of the “Buildings Performance Standards Coalition” during remarks at the US Conference of Mayors on January 21, 2022. The partnership includes 33 state and local governments… IIBEC Members
House Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, Sends It to President’s Desk for Signature November 10, 2021 by John Boling Legislation that will provide jobs and other ancillary benefits to the industry over the coming years passed the House of Representatives on November 5, 2021. Specifically, the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and… News/Advocacy
Parker Sworn in as OSHA Head as Vaccine Mandate Rule Is Finalized November 5, 2021 by John Boling On November 3, 2021, Doug Parker was sworn in as head of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) after receiving confirmation by the US Senate in late October. Parker most recently… Government Relations
OSHA Sets Sights on Reducing Heat Injuries November 1, 2021 On October 26, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced an effort to address heat injury and illness prevention in outdoor and indoor work environments. The 61-page advanced… News/Advocacy
Climate Change Risk Management Plans Published by GSA and 20 Other Agencies October 14, 2021 by John Boling A new General Services Administration (GSA) plan lays the groundwork for future climate-adaptation and resilience design considerations that may be required for buildings rented or constructed by the GSA. On October 7,… News/Advocacy
House to Consider IIBEC-Backed, Senate-Passed Transportation Bill by Sept. 27 September 6, 2021 On August 24, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a rule by a vote of 220-112 that did three things: Deemed the $3.5 trillion budget resolution to be passed, allowing the reconciliation process to… Government Relations
IIBEC Advocacy – August 2021 August 9, 2021 IIBEC-Backed Brooks Language Included in House Funding Bill On June 29, the House Appropriations Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Services and General Funding Bill, which includes IIBEC-backed language upholding the Brooks Act. Specifically,… Interface Highlight
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… News/Advocacy