Tag: Face
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Fix the Dam Concrete: Aging U.S. Dams Face Urgent Repairs
With America’s dams showing their age, utilities have an opportunity to tap into federal funding and modernize critical concrete infrastructure before costly failures strike. In the U.S., hydropower generates nearly 27% of renewable electricity and 93% of all utility-scale storage, yet the average dam is nearly 80 years old, according to the U.S. Department of…
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Hinkley contractors face prosecution over site supervisor death
The Office for Nuclear Regulation has notified NNB Generation Company (HPC) Ltd, Bouygues Travaux Publics SAS and Laing O’Rourke Delivery Ltd that they will be prosecuted for health and safety offences following a worker fatality at Hinkley Point C. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Types of Electrical Problems You Can Face in Your Home
Whether you live in Michigan or elsewhere, electrical issues can arise as your home gets older or due to seasonal changes. Even minor issues may develop into serious safety concerns. To keep your home and family safe, it’s essential to address any problems as soon as they appear. How do you know if something is…
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Office conversions accelerate, but many older buildings face demolition: reports
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Office conversions are becoming more popular across the U.S. as building owners work to repurpose vacant space amid record-high vacancies and cities seek to address housing shortages, Yardi said in its June 2025 National Office Report on…
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Hundreds of thousands at risk as obsolete energy meters face June 2025 shutdown
Over 300,000 UK households could lose access to heating or hot water this summer as outdated Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters are set to be switched off permanently on June 30, 2025. With energy price rises continuing to squeeze household budgets, the pressure is mounting on families to upgrade to smart meters – the only…
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9 in 10 Construction Pros Face Costly Delays: Sherwin-Williams Survey
The new Sherwin-Williams research report, Construction Insights, reveals the most pressing challenges facing leaders in advanced manufacturing construction, including widespread project delays, budget pressures and jobsite safety concerns. Surveying 194 general contractors, architects, engineers and designers working on projects exceeding $30 million. The research underscores the industry’s biggest pain points and highlights opportunities for safer,…
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Sherwin-Williams finds 9 in 10 construction pros face costly delays
The new Sherwin-Williams research report, Construction Insights, reveals the most pressing challenges facing leaders in advanced manufacturing construction, including widespread project delays, budget pressures and jobsite safety concerns. Surveying 194 general contractors, architects, engineers and designers working on projects exceeding $30 million, the research conducted by Endeaver Business Intelligence underscores the industry’s biggest pain points…
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Should decking grooves face up or down? Experts explain
Should decking grooves face up or down is a conundrum every DIYer has to deal with when laying a deck. It’s a classic question that doesn’t have a single straightforward answer. Part of the problem is that decking boards are not a one-size-fits-all solution. Different boards have different numbers and types of grooves. Your garden…
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Homeowners face £5,000 penalty for failing to provide EPC rating
As of 2030, homeowners in the UK will face significant penalties if they fail to provide a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) when selling or renting their properties. Those without an EPC or with an outdated one could be fined up to £5,000. But what kind of EPC do you need and how do you…
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More private construction projects face delays
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction activity posted a notable drop in project stress, but the improvement was far from uniform across sectors, according to the latest data from Cincinnati-based ConstructConnect. The Project Stress Index, a measure of construction projects that have…