The Biden-Harris Administration has been implementing the Waters of the United States conforming rule for one year. Implementation has been a challenge for regulators and industry alike. Meanwhile, 麻豆传媒鈥檚 legal challenge to the 2023 rule continues, and the rule remains on hold in 27 states. The most recent legal filing applies recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings on Chevron deference to the case.
From automating tedious tasks to supercharging project management, AI is becoming a game-changer for construction professionals. But it鈥檚 not just about the tech鈥攐ur guests share real-world stories of how AI is transforming their day-to-day work, making projects smoother and more efficient. We also tackle the big questions around ethics and responsible AI use, ensuring that innovation doesn鈥檛 come at a cost. If you're curious about how AI can take your construction game to the next level, this episode is a must-listen!
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At 麻豆传媒's National and Chapter Leadership Conference, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) took time out of his busy schedule, even as he was negotiating a critical government funding bill, to address association leaders. Despite the high-stakes environment on Capitol Hill, Johnson made it a priority to be with the 麻豆传媒 attendees, recognizing the vital role the construction industry plays in job creation and economic growth. His presence and message were a clear sign of his commitment to advancing policies that support construction professionals and the broader economy.
On Wednesday, September 25th, 麻豆传媒 of America welcomed 麻豆传媒 chapter government relations staff from across the country to 麻豆传媒鈥檚 annual Government Relations Summit. The summit provides an opportunity for 麻豆传媒 chapters to discuss the top government relations issues they are facing back home. Over twenty chapters were represented at the summit, which was held at 麻豆传媒 of America鈥檚 headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.
On September 23, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky granted the plaintiffs鈥 request for a preliminary injunction partially halting certain aspects of the U.S. Department of Transportation鈥檚 (DOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Specifically, DOT is temporarily blocked from mandating the use of race- and gender-based 鈥渞ebuttable presumptions鈥 for contracts impacted by DBE goals upon which the plaintiffs bid.