Category: Featured
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Ignite Attachments Expands Compact Equipment Parts Line
Ignite Attachments has announced its expansion into replacement parts and consumables. The company’s newest additions include solid, flat-free tires, third function valve kits, hydraulic top links, top and tilt kits, and everyday necessities like grease, hydraulic fluid and poly cutting edges — delivering additional versatility for compact tractors, skid steer and mini track loader operators.…
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ABC: Nonresidential Construction Spending Slips Again in April Amid Economic Pressures
National nonresidential construction spending edged down 0.1% in April, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau, analyzed by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). On a seasonally adjusted annual rate, total spending in the sector reached $1.248 trillion. Six out of 16 nonresidential subcategories saw month-over-month declines. Private nonresidential construction dipped by 0.5%,…
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Contractors say data center demand still growing, despite bubble fears
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Amid concerns of a data center slowdown or even a bubble, contractors on the ground are still buried in early-stage activity and navigating more project complexity than ever. Investment has poured into creating new massive data centers…
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Startup JetZero to build $4.7B factory in North Carolina
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Aerospace startup JetZero unveiled plans on Thursday to build its first manufacturing and assembly facility in Greensboro, North Carolina as it looks to break into commercial aerospace production. The $4.7 billion plant is expected to…
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McCarthy, Jacobs finish construction on $373M hospital tower
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A team of McCarthy Building Cos. and Jacobs completed construction on the Children’s Hospital of Orange County’s Southwest Tower in Orange, California, according to a June 16 news release from CannonDesign, the New York City-based engineer on…
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Why We Chose A Clover Lawn Instead Of Grass (This Time)
I feel like I’m about to step into an opinion minefield today. Deciding to do a clover lawn in one area of the property has been oddly polarizing. I’m not an expert, so don’t use me as your sole point of research, but we did opt for a clover lawn instead of traditional turf this…
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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…