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What will OSHA look like when the government reopens?
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The federal government’s shutdown has crossed the three-week threshold, and there isn’t a clear timeline yet for when it could be resolved. For agencies like OSHA, that time lost during the closure is hard to gain back…
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Adolfson & Peterson Launches Phase 2 of Santander Tower Renovation
Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) has started construction on phase two of Pacific Elm Properties’ multifamily adaptive reuse project at the iconic 50-story Santander Tower in downtown Dallas. The latest phase of Peridot Residences will add five floors and 105 one- and two-bedroom apartments to the landmark tower at 1601 Elm St., further redefining urban…
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Mercer Mass Timber Earns Chain-of-Custody Certification
Mercer Mass Timber (MMT), a leading manufacturer of sustainable timber building materials and a subsidiary of Mercer International Inc., proudly announces its role in the completion of the Anthony Timberlands Center for Design & Materials Innovation at the University of Arkansas, a first-of-its-kind academic hub dedicated to timber design, research, and fabrication using mass timber and…
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ServiceTitan, Home Depot Partner to Build Contractor Network
ServiceTitan (Nasdaq: TTAN), the software platform that powers the trades, is bringing additional job opportunities and skills programs to contractors by connecting them with The Home Depot’s Path to Pro program. This initiative provides ServiceTitan customers access to a robust pipeline of skilled tradespeople while offering aspiring professionals streamlined pathways into careers in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and…
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How One Consulting Group helps public clients unlock the potential of their estates
The consultancy’s expertise enables clients to procure best-value contracts, review and improve existing services, and develop effective asset management strategies that maximise value and optimise operations. OCG also acts as a client-side project manager on construction programmes, ensuring schemes are delivered on time, on budget and with high customer satisfaction. View the original article and…
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CIOB invites applications for EDI Advisory Panel
CIOB is looking for candidates who are actively involved in promoting EDI within their organisation or the wider construction industry. As a member of the EDI panel, you will:• Contribute to a diverse panel that values a range of roles and perspectives.• Collaborate with CIOB to enhance EDI policies and practices in the construction sector.•…
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White House ballroom teardown catches critics by surprise
Images of excavators tearing down the East Wing of the White House this week as part of President Donald Trump’s plan to build a 90,000 square-foot ballroom has raised alarm bells among critics because it contradicts the administration’s assurances the addition would be built on top of, and not in place of, the existing structure. …
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Balfour Beatty facing legal action after worker death at nuclear site
The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has revealed that Balfour Beatty will be prosecuted following a fatality at the Atomic Weapons Establishment’s (AWE) Aldermaston site. The health and safety charge relates to an incident which occurred at the site in West Berkshire on 6 July 2023. A 58-year-old construction worker died after sustaining fatal injuries.…
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Costain rolls out carbon design tool to all infrastructure projects
The Carbon Design Tool works in conjunction with Costain’s Environmental Construction Data Tracker, which simplifies carbon emissions reporting during the construction phase. Combined, the two technologies provide a holistic, end-to-end carbon management system for customers and supply chain partners, creating a continuous cycle of improvement and insight-based decision-making around decarbonisation, Costain said. View the original article…
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Galley Kitchens | Maximizing Space for Small Homes
(Above) Rashmi’s new galley kitchen with white cabinets and an eat-in counter A galley kitchen layout can transform a small space into an efficient and stylish cooking area. This design features two parallel counters separated by a narrow walkway, perfect for kitchens under 90 square feet. Keeping the distance between the counters around 4 to…