Tag: Facing
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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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Four Challenges Facing Construction in 2025 — and How Equipment Leasing Helps Contractors Stay Competitive
The construction industry is being stressed from many sides, but it has strong fundamentals and performed well in 2024. What challenges and opportunities do the industry face, and how are construction firms dealing with them? Here, we break down some of the challenges and explain how equipment leasing and financing is helping construction companies better…
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AEE: 75% of Energy Professionals Facing Workforce Shortages
A new report from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) warns that three-quarters of energy professionals worldwide say their sector is facing workforce shortages, a figure that rises to 90% in regions such as the Middle East and North Africa. The 2025 Energy Jobs & Market Trends Survey highlights a critical mismatch too: demand for efficiency…
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Survey finds 61% of construction SMEs are facing skills shortages
Almost two thirds (61%) of construction SMEs are being affected by a lack of skilled tradespeople, according to a joint report from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). The findings from the latest SME State of Trade Survey show that despite strong growth in workloads during the first half of 2025,…
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Facing Repairs or Foreclosure Try New Leaf House Buyers
You might be staring at peeling paint, overdue bills, and that looming foreclosure notice, wondering what comes next. Before panic sets in, you probably want straightforward information, not sales talk. Take a moment to skim the homeowner guides at newleafhousebuyers.com; the real-life examples there can show how others tackled repairs or negotiated timelines. This post…
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Top 7 Challenges Facing Canadian Commercial Contractors Today
The Canadian commercial construction sector is evolving rapidly, but with growth comes complexity. Contractors are navigating rising costs, regulatory shifts, and an increasingly competitive landscape. Staying ahead of these challenges requires strategic adaptation, innovation, and a deep understanding of the issues shaping the industry today. From labour shortages to environmental regulations, Canadian contractors are under…