Tag: World
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Holiday lights bring seasonal cheer to the construction world
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. It’s been quite the year for the construction industry. Between a new presidential administration, a wave of data center activity and a changing regulatory landscape, builders have had a lot to account for. But with the holidays…
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Pour a Plan for World of Concrete 2026
For those who attend each year, the World of Concrete event is more than just another trade show. It’s a check on the pulse of the industry. It’s an opportunity to catch up with friends. It’s a chance to see the latest equipment built specifically for concrete work. World of Concrete (WOC) will return…
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The World Cup is coming to Atlanta, spurring a historic district’s rebirth
Signs for Underground Atlanta are the first thing subway riders see when they emerge from the east exit of the Five Points subway station onto a downtown Atlanta street. The four-block area has a storied history. Originally a Reconstruction-era railroad hub, the area morphed into a commercial district in the 1920s when city leaders built…
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The World Cup is coming to Atlanta, spurring a historic district’s rebirth
Signs for Underground Atlanta are the first thing subway riders see when they emerge from the east exit of the Five Points subway station onto a downtown Atlanta street. The four-block area has a storied history. Originally a Reconstruction-era railroad hub, the area morphed into a commercial district in the 1920s when city leaders built…
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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…