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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…
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The smoke clears on whether rooftop gardens are higher-risk buildings
In the latest twist to higher-risk building confusion, the Upper Tribunal has regretted that the First Tier Tribunal spent time debating an issue it had no jurisdiction over. Simon Lewis and Michelle Essen explain what happened. During the Remediation Order application, a specific issue arose about whether a rooftop garden that was not enclosed was…
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Wheelie bin storage ideas to hide your rubbish from sight
There’s no denying that wheelie bins are an eyesore. Although they may be essential to modern life, wheelie bin storage ideas are often an afterthought in your driveway design. Cumbersome, uninspiring and usually coming in a collection of three, it’s easy to understand why it’s hard to find anything inspiring about this most mundane of…
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New small business commissioner appointed to end late payments
The government has appointed Emma Jones CBE as the new small business commissioner responsible for tackling late payments and unfair payment practices in the private sector. Jones is the founder of Enterprise Nation, a network supporting small businesses. She takes over from Liz Barclay, who led on the design and delivery of the new Fair…
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Construction must ‘change and rethink’ workforce strategy, CITB says
Nothing changes. For years (decades )CITB has been reporting ‘we need xxxx more brikies, yyyy more chippies, etc etc. They are not there; they haven’t been; they won’t be. Construction ‘activity’ is up and down, whether or not we use the expression ‘economic regulator’ or not- it reflects many factors- changing needs, wants, costs, availabilities,…
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How to enhance the natural environment during construction projects
In this month’s Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) column, Desiree Blamey looks at how construction project managers can enhance the natural environment at a local level. Image: Dreamstime This article supports Q.2.3.1 of the Considerate Constructors assessment: How is the registered activity identifying, assessing and planning to maintain or improve the natural environment locally? The construction…
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The Intrapreneur’s Guide to Building a U.S. Subsidiary from the Ground Up
Intrapreneurship — the art of harnessing entrepreneurial energy within an existing organization — takes many forms. It can be implemented at the department level, where a new department or team explores innovative approaches in operations, marketing, IT, etc. It can happen at the division level, where a new product, service or line of business is…
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Hidden Potential: Our Favorite Storage Sofas, Sectionals & Ottomans (A.K.A. Living Room Super Heroes)
There are few things in this divided, polarized world that nearly everyone agrees on, but having more storage than less in your home is probably one of them (I’d bet my armoire on it). When you’ve exhausted all your closets and cabinets and drawers…what then? Purge? Well, yeah, you should probably start there. But after…
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Guide to porch building regulations and how to get approval
Adding a porch to the front of your home is a great way to create a welcoming entrance, gain a bit of extra space, or simply keep muddy boots and coats out of your hallway. But before finalising your porch ideas, there’s a fair bit to think about, says building expert, Mark Stevenson, especially when…