With projections showing former President Donald Trump has retaken the presidency, the focus for construction observers now turns to the final tally in Congress.

ABC, AGC, ACEC contributions already top totals for the full 2020 election cycle, while labor union spending is steady or slightly up from past elections.

But some industry groups favor Trump, believing he would be more sympathetic to business concerns. 

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Associated Builders and Contractors challenged the agreement ban, but it was supported by building trades unions. 

In the wake of President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, construction is starting to see some follow-up developments, but industry officials caution that the impacts of Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy remain to be seen.

Reports from key industry events across the Southeast region.

The White House releases a rule, effective on July 1, to ensure that climate change and environmental justice issues are considered during project NEPA reviews. 

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce plans a legal challenge to the rule; a construction group is weighing a similar action.

Skilled worker shortages are likely to continue amid a surge of federally funded public projects, says Anirban Basu.

The National Labor Relations Board says it is actively considering next steps in the case.