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‘Not just bridges’: STEM programme inspires the next generation
Since 2009, the Big Bang programme has been on a mission to make STEM subjects more attractive to students. It is estimated that the ongoing shortage of STEM skills is costing the UK economy £1.5bn a year through expenses incurred in recruitment, temporary staffing, training and inflated salaries. This is not only damaging to the…
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‘Lack of flexibility’ is hampering construction skills agenda
With a target of 1.5 million new homes to be built during this parliamentary term, and with the recent Spending Review allocating money to infrastructure and transport improvements across the country, the construction sector requires a supply of skills and personnel that can accommodate such a volume of projects. View the original article and our…
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How solar panel gel improves PV efficiency in heatwaves
As the UK faces more frequent and intense heatwaves, a new cooling gel developed by international researchers offers a promising way to protect solar panels from overheating. This material can lower panel temperatures by up to 14.1°C, boosting energy output by nearly 13% while extending the lifespan of solar panels by more than 200%. By…
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Loft conversions for low roofs: top tips to resolve the issue
A great way to add extra living space to your home is a loft conversion. But, if your home has a low-pitched roof, you might be wondering whether a conversion is even possible. Fortunately, whilst low roofs do present challenges, there are solutions that can turn a constrained loft space into a comfortable, functional room.…
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Targeted investment, tech can sustain critical infrastructure
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. MCLEAN, VIRGINIA — Lifeline infrastructure systems provide integral services like water, electricity and transportation, but they are often taken for granted until they fail. Factors like age, deferred maintenance and more frequent extreme weather events are stressing…
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T1 Energy picks Yates for precon work on $850M Texas plant
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Energy plant preconstructionValue: Undisclosed, total project cost is $850 millionLocation: Austin, TexasClient: T1 Energy T1 Energy has found a site prep contractor for its $850 million, 5 gigawatt solar cell plant planned for Austin, Texas. The…
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C.W. Driver starts $54M Innovation Hub for Cal State
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Pasadena, California-based C.W. Driver broke ground on a $54 million engineering and computer science building at California State University Fullerton, according to a June 9 news release. The 45,000-square-foot Innovation Hub will help support burgeoning enrollment growth…
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Why cybersecurity matters for construction
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Jason Kosek is a shareholder with New York City-based law firm Anderson Kill. Opinions are the author’s own. Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting construction firms, drawn by large financial assets and tight project timelines, rendering both large and…
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Meta signs geothermal power deal for New Mexico data centers
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Meta announced a deal with geothermal energy producer XGS Energy Thursday that will provide the tech and social media giant with carbon-free power to support its New Mexico data center operations. In exchange, Meta will…
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Masonry specialist adopts employee ownership model
Grayson has announced its full transition to an employee ownership trust (EOT). The company is thought to be the first masonry specialist in the UK to become an EOT. Introduced in September 2014, the EOT initiative aims to promote employee ownership by giving business owners the opportunity to sell their shares to an employee-owned trust, free…