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Gilbane to Chair 2026 Construction Safety Week Initiative
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Gilbane Building will serve as Chair of Construction Safety Week 2026, the construction industry’s annual week-long event that unites individuals, companies and the broader construction community with a shared commitment to health and safety. Taking place May 4–8, 2026, this year’s campaign carries the headline All In Together and a focus theme of “Recognize, Respond…
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Wates drives initiative to close gender gap in construction and sport
Commenting on the work Wates is doing to champion gender equity, Steff Battle, executive managing director at the company, said: “We’re starting to make real changes by implementing processes and systems that help balance the gender split, and by making talent-based assessments when deciding who we promote. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Helix Electric Celebrates 40 Years with Nationwide Philanthropy Initiative
Helix Electric is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a nationwide philanthropy initiative and the launch of a new 40th Anniversary Celebration Webpage. The milestone campaign includes 40 charity events across cities where Helix operates, underscoring the company’s enduring commitment to empowering people and strengthening communities. Founded in 1985, the San Diego-based company has grown to…
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Green skills initiative calls for industry-wide commitment
The City of London Corporation’s Skills for a Sustainable Skyline Taskforce has launched its new industry pledge to help support the recruitment and retention of young and diverse people in ‘green jobs’. The Future Skyline Skills commitment aims to help boost the supply of skilled workers needed to deliver central London’s sustainable infrastructure. The commitment is…
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Suicide prevention initiative reaches 188K construction workers
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Editor’s note: This story focuses on the topic of mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Dive Brief: Hard Hat Courage, a…
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Great River Greening, Partners Launch Initiative to Protect MN Waters
In honor of World Water Week, Great River Greening is proud to announce a bold, multi-year effort, supported by Uponor and the Minnesota Twins, to protect Minnesota’s most vital resource: water. Together, they aim to restore critical lands, strengthen the vitality of our waterways, and build healthier, more resilient communities for generations to come. By…
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Epicore and REUS Cares Roll Out Heat Safety Tech Initiative
Epicore Biosystems has introduced a new wearable hydration device, the Connected Hydration Armband, alongside a partnership with REUS Cares to deploy the technology among agricultural workers in Latin America. The lightweight, reusable armband monitors sweat, electrolytes, fluid loss, skin temperature and movement. Using this data, it provides real-time rehydration alerts tailored to individual workers, aiming…