Federal funding initiative supports bridge repairs, rehabilitation, and planning projects nationwide. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that $3 billion would be made available through the Federal Highway…
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HUD Streamlines Environmental Reviews for Multifamily Construction
Officials seek to streamline processes for building affordable multi-family homes. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced changes to environmental review policies for multi-family housing construction…
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HUD and USDA Rescind Home-Building Energy Requirements on Federal Loans
The agencies cited cost and supply concerns in the rescission of the prior rule tying mortgage eligibility to 2021 building standards. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…
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Appellate Court Rules White House Ballroom Construction May Continue
The circuit panel lifted the block on the project and sent the case back to the district court for review. The District of Columbia U.S. Circuit Court of…
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Transportation Secretary Launches Beautiful Infrastructure Design Challenge
Applicants of all ages are invited to participate in the submission of visually inspiring pieces of transportation-forward architecture. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy announced the launch…
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Interior Department Expedites Permitting Process to Build Infrastrucure
Secretary Burgum says more than $1.5 trillion in capital projects “are being held up by permitting.” The Department of the Interior hosted a signing of memorandums of understanding…
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EPA and SBA Administrators Meet with LA Officials to Expedite Wildfire Recovery
The rebuilding process has been hampered by permitting and other obstacles. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler met with…
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Construction of White House Ballroom Begins in East Wing
President Trump has raised outside funding for the project. President Donald Trump is having a ballroom built in the East Wing of the White House. The former real…
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HUD to Host Innovative Housing Showcase on National Mall
The event will spotlight new building technologies and celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will host its annual Innovative Housing Showcase…
Read MoreTreasury Secretary says President Considering Housing Emergency Declaration
The housing prices, as well as the mortgage rates, have contributed to high costs. Treasury Secretary said this week that President Trump is exploring how best to address…
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