Tag: Action
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Why action needs to be passive on cooling buildings
Use of external shading and optimising window sizes clearly has a significant impact on the visual appearance of the building, which may be at odds with business-as-usual designs, such as fully glazing office buildings. To ensure that such solutions can be explored, their full benefit needs to be explained so that everyone, from the project…
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Futurebuild connects ambition and action at 2026 event
Futurebuild 2026 officially opens registrations this week, coinciding with the COP30 climate summit, recognising the critical role buildings play in closing the gap between ambition and action. The National Retrofit Conference will continue to be a prominent draw As world leaders tackle issues including adaptation, cities, waste, the circular economy, climate readiness and resilience during…
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S-5! Takes Action for Breast Cancer Awareness
S-5! proudly reaffirms its commitment to the community by supporting breast cancer patients and their families in Colorado Springs, Colorado. As part of its ongoing philanthropic efforts, S-5! continues its partnership with the Woody and Millie Ingram Guest House, providing both financial support and hands-on volunteer service. This year, S-5! contributed $5,000, joined by another $8,000 donation…
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Balfour Beatty facing legal action after worker death at nuclear site
The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has revealed that Balfour Beatty will be prosecuted following a fatality at the Atomic Weapons Establishment’s (AWE) Aldermaston site. The health and safety charge relates to an incident which occurred at the site in West Berkshire on 6 July 2023. A 58-year-old construction worker died after sustaining fatal injuries.…
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Housing crisis at centre of Labour Conference as industry demands action
The housing crisis is set to take centre stage at the Labour Party Conference as industry leaders call for urgent government action. Developers warn that stalled approvals, rising costs, and regulatory hurdles are threatening the government’s target of 1.5 million homes. Ministers are being urged to reform planning, boost skills, and support first-time buyers to…
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Construction fintech backs ISG subcontractors for class action
Iain McIlwee, CEO of the Finishes and Interiors Sector, said: “For too long, subcontractors have been picking up the tab for the failings of others. We had Carillion and nothing happened. The numbers associated with ISG are again eye-watering, but between these two, there have been numerous failings that have felt like death by a…
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Appellate court rules Trump’s global tariffs illegal, but delays action
A federal appeals court on Aug. 29 ruled that President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose broad tariffs was illegal, but delayed any action until mid-October in anticipation of a Supreme Court review. In a 7-4 decision, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit sided with the Court of International Trade, which…
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CITB funding changes: CEO defends ‘quick and decisive’ action
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) recently announced a range of changes to its grants and funding system. Here, CEO Tim Balcon tells CM People why the changes have been made and how they will impact the industry Why have the changes to funding and grants been made? For too long, there have been too…
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From Ashes to Action: How Fire Claims Lawyers Help You
Losing a home to wildfire isn’t just about scorched beams and ashes where memories once lived. It’s a rupture. Everything shifts, plans, peace, finances, and even trust in systems meant to protect. In the middle of the emotional fallout, navigating the insurance maze feels like an uphill climb with no map, from ashes to 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…