Tag: major
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In pictures | Bespoke ground shoring supports major data centre project
Temporary works specialist Altrad RMD Kwikform (Altrad RMDK) has delivered a ground shoring system for the construction of London One, a 41,300 sq m data centre development in Slough. Altrad RMDK worked with contractor O’Halloran and O’Brien (OHOB) to develop a robust temporary works solution to support the excavation works required for three large cofferdams.…
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Workplace wellbeing report highlights major perception gap
Larger companies, with 250 or more employees, were the strongest supporters of legally binding obligations (36%), while small companies, employing 10 to 49 staff, placed the strongest emphasis on tax incentives or financial subsidies for wellbeing programmes (35%), as did micro-business whose highest priority was also tax incentives or subsidies (29%). View the original article…
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Schneider Electric announces major data center order, ‘white space’ collaboration
Dive Brief: Schneider Electric and Compass Datacenters will collaborate on a jointly engineered, prefabricated solution for data center “white space” that combines power, cooling and IT networking equipment in a modular unit, the companies said Sept. 9. The Schneider/Compass announcement comes less than a week after Schneider announced an agreement with AVAIO Digital Partners to…
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F.H. Paschen and GLWA Reach Major Milestone in Modernizing Springwells Water Treatment Facility
Detroit, MI – F.H. Paschen, a trusted leader in construction in Michigan has announced today the 50% completion milestone of its $25 million flocculator replacement project at the Great Lakes Water Authority’s (GLWA) Springwells Water Treatment Facility. Built in 1931, the Springwells facility, located in Dearborn, is the second-oldest in GLWA’s system and is recognized…
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IPAF’s ePAL app hits major milestone
Søren Brogaard, CEO of Trackunit, added: “With the latest version of ePAL, we’re improving the way we access machines through digitisation, with automated worklogs and workflows in the app replacing manual inputs, eliminating human error and helping to drive behavioural change on jobsites. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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IPAF’s ePAL app hits major milestone
Søren Brogaard, CEO of Trackunit, added: “With the latest version of ePAL, we’re improving the way we access machines through digitisation, with automated worklogs and workflows in the app replacing manual inputs, eliminating human error and helping to drive behavioural change on jobsites. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Truck-as-a-Service (TaaS) Market Poised for Major Growth Through 2034
The global Truck-as-a-Service (TaaS) market is projected to grow more than fivefold over the next decade, rising from approximately $29.5 billion in 2025 to $161.76 billion by 2034, according to a report from Towards Automotive. TaaS refers to a logistics model where businesses rent or lease trucks as needed, rather than investing in their own…
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Screwfix apprentices reach major milestone
Screwfix is celebrating the graduation of 347 colleagues who have recently completed their apprenticeships in areas across the business. With more than 200 apprentices coming together in person, this year’s graduation has been Screwfix’s biggest celebration yet. Since the launch of the apprenticeship programme in 2018, Screwfix has supported more than 1,400 colleagues in their career…
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Why Heat Stress Is A Major Jobsite Hazard This Summer
Summer 2025 is already breaking heat records across the country, and construction sites are feeling the pressure. With longer heatwaves and higher humidity, workers are facing more than just discomfort, they are facing serious health risks. Heat stress is no longer a seasonal concern. It’s quickly becoming the biggest safety challenge on jobsites today. Unlike…
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MHCLG takes over Building Safety Regulator in major overhaul
Alex Norris, minister for building safety, said: “The establishment of the BSR has been fundamental to centralising safety in the construction process and it’s time to take the next steps to build on that precedent and create a system that works for the sector whilst keeping residents and their safety at the heart of the process. View…