Tag: Action
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Take Action: 2025 Asphalt Industry Survey | Asphalt.com
This short 20-question survey is part of our annual State of the Road Building Industry report, published by Asphalt Contractor magazine. Each year, we gather insight from across the country to better understand what contractors like you are facing: from workforce and materials to bidding, equipment, and policy. This year we decided to collect input…
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Council takes ‘critical action’ to reduce planning backlog
Councillor Mike Rigby, portfolio holder for economic development, planning and transportation, said: “This is an incredibly complex problem to solve, and we recognise that this critical action will impact on our residents. But it is necessary to bring work in progress down to a more manageable and sustainable standard and to make Somerset’s planning service a…
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Trump releases AI action plan targeting regulatory ‘red tape’
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The White House on Wednesday released a long-awaited artificial intelligence action plan that called for removing regulations that could hinder innovation in the emerging space, among other steps. The plan, which stems from a January executive order,…
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Three track workers take evasive action in tunnel to avoid train
An investigation has been launched after three track workers were involved in a near miss of a train travelling at around 30mph (48km/h) in Bookham Tunnel, Surrey. The incident happened at around 11:44 on 29 April 2025, when the track workers were walking back to Bookham station through the tunnel after completing work on the…
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Foundation Issues 101: Key Signs and When to Take Action
Why Contractors Need to Spot Foundation Problems Early Building on shaky ground—literally—can lead to big problems. A weak or unstable foundation puts the whole project at risk, from budget overruns to structural issues down the line. That’s why contractors need to spot foundation trouble early. It’s the best way to keep the job on track…
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Industry group calls for federal action on work zone safety
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction worker James Harper, 24, was killed when a tractor-trailer struck him April 15 as he filled a pothole on Interstate 77 between Kanawha City and Marmet, West Virginia. The driver has since been arrested and charged…
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Working at height: safety innovation in action
Manufacturers and rental companies are showcasing the latest technologies and innovation that are helping to transform the sector’s approach to safety Here, Powered Access takes a look at five exciting examples of safety innovation in action. This latest device from Niftylift has been inspired by standard safety practices in the automotive sector. It can be…
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Why Strategic Action is Construction’s Strongest Ally in 2025
In what appears to be a continuation of the previous year’s performance, the construction industry continued to see either growth or stability in all of its sectors. Anchored by a large thrust in the residential sector once again, businesses largely flourished. Most organizations have seen stability in both profitability and the competitive landscape, according to…
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Trump takes action around energy, immigration, tariffs
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders on his first day in office Monday, many of them with repercussions for the construction industry. The actions embody a shift in federal priorities around critical issues like…
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Empowering Women Over 40: Unveiling a Year of Action through Personalized Coaching
Hey friend. I hope your holidays were wonderful and you’ve had a great start to 2024. I’m starting the new year – and this first post of the year – with a new mindset. There’s a question that’s been lingering in my mind for quite some time, and I think, finally, I have my answer.…