Tag: Plant
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Guidance for smart plant proximity alert technology issued
Best practice guidance for plant-mounted proximity alert technology has been issued. Entitled Good Practice Guidance for the Use of Machine-Mounted Human Form Recognition Systems (HFRS), the publication is a response to the increased use of the technology. HFRS use camera-based technology combined with AI to identify people near machinery, enhancing safety by alerting operators and…
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IKO Breaks Ground on Granule Plant in Missouri
IKO, a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential shingles, commercial roofing, and waterproofing products, has officially broken ground on a new granule facility for its subsidiary, Bismarck Granules, in Bismarck, Missouri. The company was joined by state, regional, and local leaders to celebrate this milestone, which marks a significant expansion in the…
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JN Bentley adopts safe operating envelope for plant
XW5 is a machine safety solution that creates a defined working area around the excavator. It monitors and restricts the machine’s height, slew and lifting capacity, ensuring the excavator stays within safe limits at all times. This helps protect both the operator and the site, whether the machine is working near overhead hazards, in tight…
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Construction restarts on $2.1B Portland water plant
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Portland, Oregon, has been cleared to resume construction of a $2.1 billion water treatment plant, after a nearly five-month shutdown due to a legal fight waged by neighbors opposed to the project, according to a…
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Balfour Beatty wins £833m Teesside carbon capture plant project
Leo Quinn, Balfour Beatty Group’s chief executive, said: “Net Zero Teesside Power is an ambitious scheme, forging the path towards the sustainable infrastructure of the future and positioning the UK as a leader in cleaner, greener energy consumption. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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How Precision Drives Success in Plant Construction Projects
Why do some construction projects wrap on schedule while others spiral into months of rework, finger-pointing, and budget hemorrhaging? Why does one team quietly hit milestones while another drowns in change orders and delays? It’s rarely about ambition, budget size, or even experience. More often, the difference comes down to how well teams handle the…
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$230M overhaul starts on Arkansas’ biggest water plant
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Arkansas’ largest water treatment plant is undergoing its first overhaul at the cost of $230 million. Early construction work started about a month ago on the Little Rock facility, according to Douglas Shackelford, spokesperson for Central Arkansas…
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$230M overhaul starts on Arkansas’ biggest water plant
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Arkansas’ largest water treatment plant is undergoing its first overhaul at the cost of $230 million. Early construction work started about a month ago on the Little Rock facility, according to Douglas Shackelford, spokesperson for Central Arkansas…
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T1 Energy picks Yates for precon work on $850M Texas plant
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Energy plant preconstructionValue: Undisclosed, total project cost is $850 millionLocation: Austin, TexasClient: T1 Energy T1 Energy has found a site prep contractor for its $850 million, 5 gigawatt solar cell plant planned for Austin, Texas. The…
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Select Plant Hire boosts sustainable fleet
Tom Barrow, product leader at Select, said: “At Select, we are driving the shift towards more sustainable construction and are constantly looking for ways to improve the environmental impact of our fleet, including introducing electric and hybrid plant where possible. View the original article and our Inspiration here