Tag: takes
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S-5! Takes Action for Breast Cancer Awareness
S-5! proudly reaffirms its commitment to the community by supporting breast cancer patients and their families in Colorado Springs, Colorado. As part of its ongoing philanthropic efforts, S-5! continues its partnership with the Woody and Millie Ingram Guest House, providing both financial support and hands-on volunteer service. This year, S-5! contributed $5,000, joined by another $8,000 donation…
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What it takes to build the infrastructure building AI today
Tony Qorri is vice president of construction at Dallas-based data center colocation provider DataBank. Opinions are the author’s own. The artificial intelligence revolution has completely changed so many aspects of virtually every industry today. Organizations have already achieved game-changing, permanent improvements and continue to envision more innovations and benefits. At the same time, AI is…
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Uncertainty takes center stage in contractors’ market outlooks
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: General contractors’ 2025 midyear construction outlooks highlight slower growth ahead due to policy uncertainty from tariffs and lingering cost pressures, according to market reports from Skanska, DPR and Gilbane. Common headwinds cited in the reports…
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Council takes ‘critical action’ to reduce planning backlog
Councillor Mike Rigby, portfolio holder for economic development, planning and transportation, said: “This is an incredibly complex problem to solve, and we recognise that this critical action will impact on our residents. But it is necessary to bring work in progress down to a more manageable and sustainable standard and to make Somerset’s planning service a…
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Bankside rights to light ruling takes developers out of darkness
On 8 July, the High Court handed down its judgement refusing an injunction sought by local residents to alter part of a new office tower in London, claiming that it blocked natural light to their apartments. Rachel Kerr and Nicholas Levy explain what happened and why this is an important decision for developers. An extended…
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SmartViz takes first class honours at Cardiff Met
The AI and IoT-powered approach of SmartViz on Cardiff Metropolitan University’s estate deservedly won the Asset Management Best Practice category, sponsored by DC+, at the Digital Construction Awards 2025. The SmartViz team collect their trophy from Karolina Orecchini of Digital Construction Week (far left), Simon Kelly of DC+ (second left) and Sally Phillips (far right)…
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Alconex takes utility connections digital with in-house app
“The solution benefits are clear: improving communication, streamlining workflows, and enhancing data integration across the team. The delivery and adoption of this tool is fantastic and clearly communicated the strong ROI. “The in-house development of this application is commendable. It demonstrates significant utility and appears to be well-received by teams, yielding optimal outcomes.” View the…
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MHCLG takes over Building Safety Regulator in major overhaul
Alex Norris, minister for building safety, said: “The establishment of the BSR has been fundamental to centralising safety in the construction process and it’s time to take the next steps to build on that precedent and create a system that works for the sector whilst keeping residents and their safety at the heart of the process. View…
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Ex-Tilbury Douglas CEO takes over as CIOB president
Speaking at CIOB’s annual Members’ Forum in Belfast this week, Gandy said: “As members of a professional body that is a critical enabler for delivering globally significant buildings and infrastructure, we have an obligation to be influencers in our own way – to be advocates of modern professionalism to our colleagues, our businesses, and our…
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CIOB fellow Ian Brant takes CIC chair
Ian Brant FCIOB has formally taken over as chair of the Construction Industry Council (CIC). A former CIOB trustee who has served on national and international committees for the institute, Brant was appointed deputy chair of the CIC last year and succeeded Dr Wei Yang as chair on 18 June. “Following in the footsteps of…