Tag: projects
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Choosing the Right Timber for Your Home Projects
Timber is one of the most popular materials used for home projects. It is versatile, attractive, and timeless. Whether you are planning on doing a bit of DIY or if you are hiring a professional joiner to build something bespoke, choosing the right type of wood can make a huge difference in the finished result.…
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Trump administration halts all large-scale offshore wind projects under construction in US
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Department of the Interior announced Monday that it is pausing the leases for “all large-scale offshore wind projects under construction” in the United States due to “national security risks” identified in “recently completed classified reports.” The…
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House passes bill that could fast-track AI infrastructure projects
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bipartisan bill to modernize the National Environmental Policy Act and fast-track federal approval of U.S. infrastructure projects, according to a press release from Rep. Jared Golden…
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Hua Hin Real Estate: Off-Plan Projects on the Rise
Hua Hin, once known primarily as a serene seaside retreat for Thailand’s elite, is now emerging as one of the country’s most dynamic real estate markets. A surge in infrastructure, international interest, and sustainable development practices has transformed this coastal city into a hotspot for investors and developers alike. One of the most promising opportunities…
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Fed’s rate cut boosts existing construction projects, more needed to spur new builds
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Contractors sensed growing momentum across the construction market after the Federal Reserve again lowered interest rates Wednesday, its third cut of 2025. The central bank trimmed its benchmark rate by another 25 basis points, which extends a…
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How Construction Site Security Keeps Projects On Schedule
Commercial construction projects operate on razor-thin timelines where every day of delay costs thousands of dollars in labor, equipment rental, and potential penalty clauses. Security incidents like equipment theft, vandalism, or unauthorized access can derail even the most meticulously planned construction schedules. Professional construction site security serves as a critical project management tool that protects…
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Ferrovial wins $721M in Texas water projects
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Water infrastructureValue: $721 million totalLocation: Austin and Fort Worth, TexasClient: Texas DOT; City of Fort Worth A global infrastructure firm will be making significant improvements to existing water plants in the fast-growing cities of Austin and Fort Worth, Texas, according…
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Walmart, other retailers to 3D-print more than 12 projects
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Building on its portfolio of 3D-printed projects, retail giant Walmart, alongside other commercial retailers, will work with 3D-printing firm Alquist to deliver more than a dozen construction projects across the U.S., according to a Nov.…
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Modern Traffic Management for Safer, Efficient Projects
Construction sites have grown more complex in recent years. Urban development, infrastructure expansion, and rising traffic volumes mean that construction teams must now work within environments that are busier and more unpredictable than ever. While cranes, machinery, and skilled trades tend to attract the most attention, one behind the scenes element has become essential for…
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Detailed Drafting in Custom Furniture Projects
The custom furniture market in the UK is thriving, buoyed by changing consumer tastes, smaller living spaces and a demand for bespoke solutions. Yet many manufacturers still underestimate a critical quality step: detailed drafting. Without precise technical documentation early in the process, the path from concept to finished piece can become fraught with errors, delays…