Tag: Invests
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Ahold Delhaize invests $860M to build North Carolina distribution center
Dive Brief: Ahold Delhaize USA has made an $860 million investment to build a distribution center in Burlington, North Carolina, in an effort to grow its supply chain network, according to a Wednesday announcement. The new facility will add over 1 million square feet of distribution infrastructure for fresh and frozen grocery items, which will…
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FDOT invests $500M to build 17 miles of express lanes
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Florida is putting in miles of infrastructure work. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced several projects Oct. 16, including 17 miles of new express lanes on I-4, which connects the west and east coasts of the state. A new…
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Balfour Beatty invests nearly $10M in Microsoft AI
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Continuing on its push to add artificial intelligence throughout its business, London-based builder Balfour Beatty has invested 7.2 million pounds ($9.6 million) into tech giant Microsoft’s AI offering, Microsoft 365 Copilot, according to a July…
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HS2 contractor invests in local talent
The HS2 project is welcoming West Midlands university students onto a paid placement programme during the summer holidays. Now in its fourth year, the eight-week ‘earn and learn’ programme forms part of a wider drive to retain local talent by giving students an insight into future career opportunities in their community. The summer scheme is…
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Beard invests in internal talent
Contractor Beard has launched a business-wide skills initiative to support workforce development. The training programme, Skills to Build, is designed to ensure Beard’s 350 employees across Swindon, Bristol, Guildford, Oxford, and Southampton have the technical expertise needed to deliver increasingly complex building projects. The programme is structured around three pillars: Virtual technical team – an…
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H. E. Services Invests £1m+ in New Morooka Dumpers
H. E. Services (Plant Hire) Ltd, the UK’s leading specialist in construction equipment rental, has reinforced its commitment to providing the latest and most efficient machinery by investing over £1m in a fleet of Morooka MST80C tracked dumpers. Following overwhelmingly positive customer feedback, another order is already imminent, ensuring demand for these high-performance machines continues…
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Nemetschek Group Invests in Preoptima, a Carbon Hub for the Built Environment
Preoptima has developed a world-first carbon hub for the built environment, powered by AI and generative design, covering the entire building lifecycle – from concept to refurbishment and demolition. Nemetschek Group announced its investment in the startup on March 2, 2023. Preoptima’s funding will be used to launch their WholeLifeCarbon API, providing uniquely accurate carbon…

