Tag: plans
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Sola Salons Plans Texas Expansion in Major Markets
Following a remarkable first quarter of growth, leading salon suites franchise Sola Salons is building on its momentum, targeting further growth throughout Texas. With Dallas already developed and select areas of Houston and Austin showing strong performance, Sola is strategically targeting additional territories across the major metropolitan areas and beyond. “There’s a lot of opportunity…
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BuildForce plans charity walk to celebrate Armed Forces Day
BuildForce is inviting construction professionals to join its annual trek through Dorset in honour of Armed Forces Day (28 June). The event is an opportunity to show support for serving members of the military, veterans, reservists, cadets, and their families. The 24km walk will mark the culmination of a week of celebrations, including Reserves Day…
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Clarios plans $1B plant to shore up US critical mineral supply
Clarios, a U.S.-based global manufacturer and recycler of low-voltage batteries, plans to invest up to $1 billion to build a U.S. critical minerals processing and recovery plant, according to a May 20 press release. The project aligns with the Trump administration’s goal to boost the domestic metals supply chain and responds to China’s export ban…
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Guaranteed cost vs. loss-sensitive plans: How the experience modifier impacts construction insurance cost
On a construction project, insurance costs, especially workers’ compensation, have a significant impact on the contractor’s profitability and its ability to price bids competitively. One of the most powerful drivers of those costs is the Experience Modifier, or Ex Mod for short (or EMR-Experience Modification Rating). Contractors need to understand how the Ex Mod functions…
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Texas plans $20B to mitigate looming water crisis
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Both chambers of the Texas legislature passed bills last week to advance a total of $20 billion for the fight against a looming water crisis, the Texas Tribune reported. The Senate approved House Joint Resolution…
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Housebuilders will have to set delivery timeframes under new government plans
The government said that the proposed Delayed Homes Penalty, which would be worth “thousands per unbuilt home”, would be a last resort measure for local authorities where a developer has agreed a build-out schedule in their planning permission, but falls materially (10% or more) behind it without a good reason. View the original article and…
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Why Spinal Health Matters in Industrial Workplace Safety Plans
While safety measures typically prioritize preventing immediate dangers like chemical contact, equipment accidents, and falls, a crucial element of employee wellbeing often gets overlooked despite causing substantial chronic disability: spine health. The impact of disregarding this essential aspect of workplace safety reaches well beyond individual workers, influencing efficiency, team spirit, and economic outcomes. Below are…
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Ed Miliband’s neighbours complain about heat pump plans due to noise concerns
A planning dispute in North London has placed heat pump noise under scrutiny, just as the government pushes to expand the low-carbon technology nationwide. Residents of Dartmouth Park have objected to a proposed block of flats that includes six air source heat pumps, warning of potential noise pollution. The objections come at a politically awkward…
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Government approves plans for controversial data centre in green belt
Today (12 May), housing minister Baroness Sharon Taylor of Stevenage, on behalf of secretary of state for housing, communities and local government Angela Rayner, published a 98-page letter addressed to Greystoke Land’s development consultant, Pegasus Group, granting planning permission subject to conditions for the project after agreeing with the planning inspectorate’s recommendations. View the original…
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JCB plans San Antonio factory expansion to dodge Trump’s tariffs
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Heavy machinery maker JCB announced earlier this month that it’s doubling the size of its upcoming San Antonio factory in an effort to evade President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The revised Texas site plan, which is still…