Category: Featured
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National Recovery Month: Tackling Addiction and Mental Health in Construction
Breaking the Silence on Addiction in Construction Construction workers account for 15% of workplace overdose fatalities in the U.S. — a staggering number that highlights the urgent need for awareness and action during National Recovery Month this September. Research shows construction employees are nearly twice as likely as the general workforce to struggle with substance…
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California lawmakers pass bill to expand manufacturing decarbonization projects
Dive Brief: The California Legislature on Sept. 10 overwhelmingly passed a bill that would provide financing for manufacturers looking to adopt thermal energy storage systems and heat pumps for their operations. AB 1280, introduced by Democratic Assembly member Robert Garcia, would expand the types of decarbonization projects considered eligible for financial incentives under programs like…
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Tutor Perini unit lands $960M California children’s hospital job
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Children’s hospital projectValue: $960 millionLocation: Oakland, CaliforniaClient: University of California, San Francisco Rudolph and Sletten is building this one for the kids. The Tutor Perini subsidiary won a $960 million contract to construct the new UCSF…
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STO Building Group parent appoints new president
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Global Infrastructure Solutions, the parent company of STO Building Group, has appointed investment banking veteran Scott Kolbrenner as president and chief strategy officer, according to a Sept. 2 news release. In the role, Kolbrenner will partner with…
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BSI publishes ‘landmark’ inclusive PPE standard
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in #PPEthatfits, BSI, CIOB, diversity, Equality, Featured, health and safety, inclusion, People, PPEThe British Standards Institution (BSI) has announced the launch of a new standard for inclusive PPE. The standard – Provision of Inclusive PPE (BS 30417:2025) – aims to help support organisations or individuals involved in the purchase, provision or use of PPE. Earlier this year, BSI opened a public consultation to allow all stakeholders, including end users…
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Why Messy Data Won’t Cut It Anymore
I attended the annual building services event, “Talotekniikka NEXT,” in Helsinki last Thursday. It was an afternoon filled with timely insights on topics ranging from preparing for national emergencies in design to the ethical guidelines of AI usage and the future of data center construction. Everything we learned at the event highlights a key issue: data…
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A Cozy Traditional Living Room With A Fireplace
Close your eyes and picture the coziest, most welcoming living room you can imagine. There’s a soft glow, a comfortable seating area, and of course, a traditional fireplace with a crackling fire – the perfect focal point of your living room. That cozy picture is exactly what I wanted to create in our own traditional…
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A Cozy Traditional Living Room With A Fireplace
Close your eyes and picture the coziest, most welcoming living room you can imagine. There’s a soft glow, a comfortable seating area, and of course, a traditional fireplace with a crackling fire – the perfect focal point of your living room. That cozy picture is exactly what I wanted to create in our own traditional…
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The most negotiated insurance clauses in construction contracts
For large general contractors (GCs) and their subcontractors, the contract is where project risk is either controlled—or left dangerously exposed. While scope, price, and schedule get plenty of attention, it’s often the insurance clauses that quietly determine how well you’re protected when things go wrong. Throughout my career, I’ve seen certain clauses surface again and…
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Prepare your accounting infrastructure for what’s next: lean financial operations
According to AGC’s 2024 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook report, many contractors anticipate robust growth this year. That could mean more bids, bigger projects, and increased demand for your services. But a hidden barrier, rooted in outdated accounting practices, could prevent you from capitalizing on this trend. Outdated systems are a strategic liability. Manual processes,…