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Explainer: What is the Davis-Bacon Act and how is it changing?
Legal experts explain what the Davis-Bacon Act is and how recent updates to regulations could result in higher wages for employees as well as some other, more negative consequences.
Remex managing director calls for EBV revision
Missing provision means recycled/substitute materials are still labelled as waste, says Remex
Why is construction still suffering a labour squeeze and what are the solutions?
Construction markets all over the world are struggling with an acute shortage of labour. Why? And what are the potential solutions?
Japan’s prime minister visits scrap metal recycling plant
Fumio Kishida views recycling processes, exchanges opinions on circular economy 
UAE city begs contractors to secure demolition sites
“Determination to implement the best practices in demolition” prompts site inspections
Germany earmarks €18.9 billion for green construction and renovation subsidies
Germany’s cabinet has approved €18.9 billion (US$20.8 billion) for subsidies in the building sector to encourage the construction of new energy efficient buildings and the renovation of existing buildings.
NDA urges White House: avoid big changes to overtime rule
Proposed rule means “more economic uncertainty” for employers and workers, says association
US construction groups sound warning over changes to regulations applying to workers’ wages
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has announced a final rule to update labour regulations that apply to federal and federally assisted construction projects, arguing that it would result in better wages for workers.
Retail giant refused approval for flagship store demolition
NFDC comments on UK gov’s decision to bench Marks & Spencer’s Marble Arch project 
US Department of Labor issues heat hazard alert, steps up inspections in construction
The US Department of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a heat hazard alert to remind employers of their obligation to protect workers against heat illness or injury.
US Congress urged to bring back workforce act
NDA calls for long-term Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to tackle labour crisis 
OSHA proposes rule to clarify PPE standard
OSHA looking to revise the personal protective equipment standard in construction 
UN accord on ship recycling to start within two years
More countries sign up for Hong Kong Convention for ship breaking regulations
Why is European construction generating more waste, not less?
Why has the level of waste the European construction industry in Europe increased rather than decreased - and what is happening with new regulations aimed at boosting circularity?
Revised asbestos directive proposals ‘unrealistic’, says FIEC
European Construction federation fears cost increases for companies and clients
FIEC joins industry bodies with recommendations for reconstruction of Ukraine
Organisations look to bring the construction community together to aid war-torn country
Do younger construction workers understand the risks of asbestos?
It’s now around two decades since several major economies banned the use of asbestos, as the world gradually woke up to the severe effects it can have on workers’ health.
CECE welcomes progress on harmonising EU rules for using machines on public roads
CECE says that they have actively engaged with the European Commission throughout the process
Construction waste reduction: squaring the circle
FIEC examines a new EU-funded project with circularity at its heart
‘Consider alternatives to demolition’, City of London tells developers
New guidance said to be first of its kind in United Kingdom
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