Tag: World
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World Dryer Unveils New SANITIZE + DRY Product Line
World Dryer today announced the launch of its SANITIZE + DRY™ Hand Dryer, engineered to elevate hygiene through advanced cold plasma technology. This system generates reactive molecules that kills bacteria and viruses directly in the air stream, achieving sanitization without chemicals, sprays, filters or paper towels. “We wanted to develop a product that elevates hygiene…
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World Robotics 2025 Report Shows Service Robot Boom
The total number of service robots sold for professional use reached almost 200,000 units in 2024, marking a 9% increase. Staff shortages are a key driver for companies to use robots designed for trained professionals. At the same time, the growing elderly population is increasing demand for medical robots. These findings are presented in the…
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Resorts World Queens Expansion Redefines New York Gaming
Resorts World New York City is preparing to break ground on an expansion that will reshape the gaming landscape in Queens. For years, the property has ranked among the busiest racinos in the country, yet it has lacked the table games that define a full casino experience. That gap is set to close, and the…
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World Vision, FGIA Team Up to Support Kids at Fall Conference
During the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Fall Conference taking place October 6-9, participants will be rolling up their sleeves again for approximately two hours to fill backpacks with school supplies to equip under-privileged children with essential tools in a local school district in the Indianapolis, IN, area – this conference’s host city. This annual charitable…
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World Breastfeeding Week: contractor shares practical advice for employers
Nicola Hodkinson, Seddon’s owner and director, said: “The reality is, many decision-makers in our industry are men, and that’s exactly why we need to be more vocal about the practical needs of new mothers. If leaders don’t know what’s required, they can’t make the right changes. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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A Solid Foundation for a Virtual World: State of the Concrete Industry
Artificial intelligence platforms, such as ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Co-Pilot, are changing workplaces in ways we haven’t seen since the internet was launched in 1983. None of this would be possible today without two of the world’s oldest construction materials — cement and concrete. After all, technology can only operate if it’s housed in resilient infrastructure…
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BAM’s Dunfermline campus breaks Passivhaus world record
Jim Ward, Scottish regional director at BAM UK & Ireland, said: “Passivhaus is not just about changing building standards, it’s about changing a mindset to get quality embedded into how we deliver buildings within the construction industry. We are delighted to have received certification from the Passivhaus Institute, and recognition for the energy efficiency methods…
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ASHRAE Backs ‘Cool Skills’ for 2025 World Refrigeration Day
ASHRAE is proud to join organizations, governments, and industry leaders around the world in celebrating World Refrigeration Day 2025 (WRD 2025) on June 26. This year’s theme, “Cool Skills,” highlights the essential competencies and training required to support sustainable, efficient cooling systems that are vital to health, comfort, and modern infrastructure. World Refrigeration Day is an international…
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IMPs: The Leonardo da Vinci of the Building Material World
Insulated metal panels (IMPs) are like the Leonardo da Vinci of the building material world. Consider that Leonardo, a true Renaissance man, excelled in the fields of painting, sculpting, architecture, engineering, and science. That proficiency in art and science can be found in IMPs when it comes to creating high-performance, high-style buildings. The science of…
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The Art of Slowing Down: Embrace a Mindful Life in a Busy World
In today’s hyperconnected world, we’re conditioned to move fast, think fast, and live fast. Productivity is praised, multitasking is glorified, and rest is often mistaken for laziness. But amid the constant hustle, a growing number of people are seeking a different path — one rooted in simplicity, presence, and intentionality. This movement, known as mindful…