Tag: Sites
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HSE inspectors target Manchester construction sites
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Why Expert Electricians Matter on Job Sites
You can tell when an electrical team is dialed in. Distribution boards are labeled, cable routes are clean, and the fitout crew is not waiting for temporary power. On busy retail, hospitality, or healthcare builds across Australia, that kind of order is not a “nice to have.” It keeps schedules on track and cuts rework. …
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Tech giants unveil 5 new data center sites
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: OpenAI, SoftBank and Oracle unveiled five new data center sites in Texas, New Mexico, Ohio and the Midwest, which puts the Stargate initiative ahead of schedule to hit its $500 billion, 10-gigawatt goal by the…
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Take a virtual tour of Birmingham’s sites with Tomorrow’s Leaders
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How can we eliminate plastic waste from construction sites?
During plastic audits, sock pipe coverings had been identified as a single use plastic waste stream. NI Water and Farrans Glanua identified hard, recyclable covers which could be washed and reused instead. These recyclable end caps are now used on the trunk main framework, contributing towards Farrans’ zero plastic to landfill objective. View the original…
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Large Tree Removal: What It Means for Construction Sites
When preparing a construction site, one of the most significant early considerations is how to manage existing mature trees. While these trees can add character and environmental value to a property, they can also pose challenges when building new structures. Whether it’s a residential development, commercial complex, or infrastructure project, large tree removal often becomes…
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Why Texas Construction Sites Need Commercial Fencing
Construction sites in Texas often deal with theft, trespassing, and safety risks. The bigger a site, the greater the need for better protection. One simple solution is commercial fencing, which is an effective way to protect your construction site, your workers, and your bottom line. In this article, we’ll explain why fencing is so important…
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ScotRail using digital twins to slash emissions across 25 sites
ScotRail is rolling out digital twin technology across 25 stations and depots to improve energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint. Provided by OptimiseAI, the technology analyses data and makes real-time, proactive, suggestions for managing heating and lighting and other energy use. Following a successful pilot, OptimiseAI has used its AI forecasting tool Predict to…
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Protecting Work Vehicles on Construction Sites
Construction sites are chaotic by nature—dirt, dust, heavy equipment, unpredictable weather, and constant activity. In the middle of it all are your work vehicles. Whether it’s a fleet of trucks, a single project manager’s ride, or subcontractor pickups, these vehicles are essential assets that take a daily beating if not properly protected. And let’s be…
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Work Safe, Stay Cool: Heat Protection Tips for Summer Construction Sites
As the sun turns up the heat and we celebrate Independence Day, it’s the perfect time to refresh our commitment to staying safe on the job. Summer on the construction site brings its own set of challenges — dehydration, fatigue and heat-related illness, just to name a few. But with a few smart moves, we…