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Tariff fears ‘settling down’: Graycor Southwest lead
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Tariff fears are abating as the Southwest’s construction landscape heats up due to demand for data centers and chip fabs, according to Graycor Construction’s new general manager of the region. The Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois-based firm and other…
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The Future of Commercial Roofing: Silicone Coatings Lead the Way
As commercial buildings continue to evolve in size, complexity, and functionality, the materials used to protect them must also advance. One such innovation that is quickly taking the lead in the commercial roofing industry is silicone roof coating. Known for their durability, energy efficiency, and ease of application, silicone coatings are transforming how businesses protect…
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Ex-ISG hyperscale director joins Mace to lead key sectors
Mace has appointed Gary Sweeney to head its European team in the healthcare, life sciences and technology sectors. Sweeney’s experience spans three decades in manufacturing engineering, including senior positions at several global companies. He joins Mace from Turner & Townsend, where he spent six months as interim director of the business’s advanced manufacturing, industrial and…
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Graycor hires construction vet to lead Southwest division
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Graycor Construction has hired 30-year industry veteran Brett Helm as general manager of its Southwest Division, the Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois-based firm announced in an April 15 LinkedIn post. Brett Helm Courtesy of Graycor Construction Based out…
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Eradicating the common mistake that can lead to higher construction costs
Experts at RNDV, a group of companies with a long-term experience in electrical installation, shipbuilding and complex construction management, say cutting costs for critical competences, such as project management, can lead to costly downtimes and unforeseen situations. It can inflate the budget, causing delays and, therefore, erosion of profits. Kaziulis continues: “Sometimes, to save money…
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More worker benefits can lead to improved mental health, studies show
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction workers often struggle with mental health issues, but the keys to improving the well-being of the industry’s workforce may be straightforward and attainable. Construction workers die by suicide at a higher rate than the national average,…
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Sisk v Capital & Centric – or why not reading the full contract can lead to unintended consequences
The case of John Sisk and Son Ltd v Capital & Centric (Rose) Ltd flags the importance of reading the whole contract – and not just focus on the legal front-end, explain Jane Hughes and Jessica Barnes. (Image: Gajus via Dreamstime.com) In contract negotiations, the focus tends to be on the front-end of the contract:…
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Sisk v Capital & Centric – or why not reading the full contract can lead to costly mistakes
The case of John Sisk and Son Ltd v Capital & Centric (Rose) Ltd flags the importance of reading the whole contract – and not just focus on the legal front-end, explain Jane Hughes and Jessica Barnes. (Image: Gajus via Dreamstime.com) In contract negotiations, the focus tends to be on the front-end of the contract:…
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FCA Welcomes Stephen Szutenbach as Orlando Practice Lead
Leading full-service architecture, design and planning firm FCA announces the appointment of Stephen Szutenbach, AIA, NCARB, LEED BD+C, WELL AP, as Principal and Florida Practice Lead. With over 15 years of experience designing forward-thinking healthcare environments, Stephen will spearhead the firm’s continued growth in Orlando across the healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Building upon FCA’s decades-long…
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Why Ammonia Engines Haven’t Taken the Lead Yet
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in Business, Business Services, Construction Safety, Construction Technology, Diesel Engines, Equipment, Equipment Management, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, Gasoline Engines, Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8, Management Standards, Medium Duty Trucks: Class 4 – 6, Other Components, Trucks, Trucks & Accessories, Utility Vehicles, Worksite EquipmentStarting from 1933, ammonia engines began to be made. While slight advances were made before the 2000s, there was not the same motivation to have a working and efficient ammonia engine as there is now. Although there is an incentive to improve the ammonia engine and fuel capabilities and to create a better ammonia engine…