Tag: Study
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Heat pumps cut energy bills by over £200, UK study finds
Heat pumps installed in UK homes are cutting energy bills by more than £200 a year when they are properly designed and set up, according to a major new study. Researchers analysing real-world data from hundreds of households found the systems are performing far better than earlier trials suggested, delivering lower costs, higher comfort, and…
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IFS Study Reveals AI Maturity Gap in Construction Industry
IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, today released the results of its global study on the accelerating scale of Industrial AI adoption across asset-intensive industries. The study found that while organizations, particularly in the construction & engineering (C&E) industry, are adopting AI today, they are not fully prepared for its full implementation. This…
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Case Study from Marley Engineered Products
In facilities with high volumes of foot traffic, the constant opening and closing of doors not only lets in chilly air but can cause heating problems for the entire building. Cold drafts bring the temperatures down, so while main rooms benefit from the warmth of the building’s primary heating system, many other areas are left…
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Embracing neurodiversity creates better companies, study shows
The majority of project managers in construction believe their company has directly benefited from extra adjustments to accommodate neurodivergent staff, according to new research. The survey – conducted by the Association for Project Management (APM) in partnership with Censuswide – revealed 97.5% of construction project managers believe the introduction of inclusive policies, such as more structured…
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Waste plant fibres make compressed earth blocks stronger, study finds
Plant fibres can increase compressed earth blocks’ strength by 12%, a study by the University of Portsmouth has found. Researchers at the School of Civil Engineering and Surveying examined the fresh and hardened properties of three raw earth mortar mixes to determine the extent to which plant fibres from agricultural waste could replace the cement…
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Unions Promise More, Deliver Less for Workers: NAW Study
Workers in the least unionized jobs under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) experienced the strongest wage growth over the last decade, according a new study released by National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) and conducted by Elevated Insights Group. “These findings underscore that over the past decade workers have not realized gains from aggressive union…
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Study Links Flow Velocity, Right-Sizing to Water Quality
A new study from the Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association, conducted by researchers at Drexel University suggests higher flow velocities and smaller diameter plumbing results in better building water quality. The study is included in this month’s American Water Works Association’s journal, AWWA Water Science (Volume 7, Issue 4). The Premise Plumbing Flow Rates, Linear Velocity, and Nitrification…
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New ALUCOBOND PLUS Case Study: BMO Centre Calgary
In the heart of Calgary, Alberta, a groundbreaking project has redefined the BMO Centre, the city’s premier venue for events and exhibitions since 1982. Spearheaded by Calgary Municipal Land Corporation, the Calgary Stampede, and The City of Calgary aimed to create a world-class convention center that honors the region’s western heritage while symbolizing a bold…
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Nearly 9% of younger workers use alcohol or drugs at work, study shows
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. About 9% of U.S. workers in their early 30s use alcohol, marijuana or hard drugs while at work, according to a July 8 report from researchers at The Ohio State University. The risk for substance use was…
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MCA 2025 Market Study Shows Growth for Industry
The Metal Construction Association has published its 2025 MCA Market Study of the metal roof and wall market, the most comprehensive study of the metal construction industry to date. Published annually, the MCA Market Study combines industry data from leading manufacturers of metal construction products. It offers an analysis on growth, shipments, and market share…