Biden Administration’s Infrastructure Plan Contains $100 Billion for School Building Upgrades May 01, 2021 By John Boling Settling the long-running dispute between the parties that school construction is a state and local responsibility, the American Jobs Plan includes $100 billion in funds for public school upgrades and construction, with $50 billion to be provided through direct grants and $50 billion provided through bonds. President Joe Biden spoke of the […] Read More
IIBEC Welcomes John Boling as Director of Government Relations March 12, 2021 John Boling has joined the IIBEC team as the new director of government relations. He will focus on increasing IIBEC’s influence on federal, state, provincial, and local public policy, helping shape codes and standards, expanding IIBEC’s influence in the building industry, and increasing the relevance and value of IIBEC’s policy positions. Located in the Washington, […] Read More