How Contractors View the Election: Confidence or Anxiety
Almost universally, a Republican administration is seen as a positive for U.S. construction. But will it be this time? The signals from the President Elect can be puzzling. Here are some of the realities facing the construction sector.
The Iron Bowl – Greatest Game on Earth
“Few contests embody the social, cultural and economic importance of college football more than the Iron Bowl, the annual meeting of Auburn University's Tigers and the University of Alabama's Crimson Tide.
EVs Future on November 5th
“The 2024 president election could very well be a pivotal moment for the U.S. auto industry, determining whether the momentum towards electrification continues or takes a significant detour”.
FEMA October 2024
Insured disaster losses in the United States totaled $95 billion in 2023, very close to the five-year average of US$105 billion, and above the 10-year average of $90 billion. In addition, 492 people died in 2023 from weather related disasters. A brief breakdown of the results:
US Power Grid: Is It Big Enough
“U.S. utilities and investors plan to add 113 natural gas fired plants to the nation’s grid” as fears abound that intermittent renewable energy and the nation’s electrical grid cannot keep pace with growing energy demand.
Heat Acclimation Saves Lives
According to OSHA, the lack of heat acclimation represents a major risk factor for fatal outcomes. Although illnesses from heat exposure is preventable, every year thousands in the construction industry become sick from occupational heat exposure.
Loss of Semiconductor Manufacturing
The Bi-partisan passage of the Chips and Science Act of 2022 was touted as the remedy to wean us off our dependence on foreign computer chips. One and a half years later the question arises: Where has all the construction gone?
Is Workplace Safety in Decline
Although every June businesses around the country celebrate National Safety Month, figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) at the end of last year were very alarming. Employers reported 2.8 million injury and illness cases in 2022, up 7.5% from 2021 as well as a total of 5,486 fatal work injuries in 2022, up 5.7% from 2021.
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