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bbc.co.uk - Meghan Owen - Efforts made to increase number of women in construction sector
Efforts made to increase number of women in construction sector
BBC

London work and money correspondent, in Earl's Court On a dusty development site in Earls Court, west London, Charlie Lillington is learning how to operate a heavy JCB dumper truck, something she describes as a 'dream'. The 39-year-old…

winnipegfreepress.com - Free Press staff - Large Manitoba construction sites to require hot-water handwashing stations
Large Manitoba construction sites to require hot-water handwashing stations
Winnipeg Free Press

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france24.com - Netflix boss Sarandos has 'constructive' talks with cinema owners
Netflix boss Sarandos has 'constructive' talks with cinema owners
FRANCE 24

The explosion of streaming over the last decade or so -- led chiefly by Netflix -- has taken a huge bite out of the box office as audiences opt to stay on the couch instead of venturing to the cinema. But streamers have shown an increased…

indiewire.com - Brian Welk - Cinema United Chief: Meeting with Ted Sarandos Was 'Constructive,' but Don't Expect Netflix in Theaters Just Yet
Cinema United Chief: Meeting with Ted Sarandos Was 'Constructive,' but Don't Expect Netflix in Theaters Just Yet
IndieWire

Michael O'Leary, the president and CEO of exhibitor lobbying group Cinema United, confirmed a recent report that he and other exhibition leaders met with Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos while at CinemaCon this week and called that meeting…

examinerlive.co.uk - Sophie Corcoran - Sad end to Huddersfield construction worker's life after Covid-pneumonia battle
Sad end to Huddersfield construction worker's life after Covid-pneumonia battle
Yorkshire Live

A Huddersfield pensioner died in hospital after suffering with Covid-pneumonia, a court has heard. Keith Michael Townend, 87, died at Calderdale Royal Hospital on March 25 this year, after a period of ill-health. An inquest opening at Bradford…

fortune.com - Jordan Blum - U.S. utilities plan $1.4 trillion spending spree, up 30%, for next 5 years amid AI construction boom
U.S. utilities plan $1.4 trillion spending spree, up 30%, for next 5 years amid AI construction boom
Fortune

U.S. utilities and power generators are hiking their spending plans to record levels at the same time as consumer utility bills have surged to new highs—and it's no coincidence. Investor-owned utility companies increased their capital…

techxplore.com - Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral - Clean concrete: How shrimp waste can transform sustainable construction
Clean concrete: How shrimp waste can transform sustainable construction
Tech Xplore

Cement production is responsible for around 8% of global carbon dioxide emissions, primarily due to the production of Portland cement. In response to this environmental challenge, geopolymers—materials obtained through the alkaline…

thejournal.ie - Emma Hickey - Confidence levels in Irish construction sector at 'lowest point' so far this year
Confidence levels in Irish construction sector at 'lowest point' so far this year
TheJournal.ie

THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY is booming, with firms expanding their staffing levels and purchasing activity last month. That's according to AIB's Purchasing Managing index for the sector, which also points to more concerning trends noted in the last…

tmj4.com - Gideon Verdin - Shorewood construction and development decisions spark frustration for local businesses and residents
Shorewood construction and development decisions spark frustration for local businesses and residents
TMJ4 News

Frustration is growing in Shorewood as small businesses and residents raise concerns about development, construction and decision-making in the village. The impact is already hitting daily lives. I first learned about this story from a viewer named…

gearjunkie.com - Mary Andino - Border Wall Construction Blocks Popular Thru-Hike
Border Wall Construction Blocks Popular Thru-Hike
GearJunkie | Outdoor News & Gear Reviews

The 800-mile Arizona Trail (AZT) is a premier thru-hike. It's one of only 11 specially designated National Scenic Trails, and hundreds of people complete it every year. Now, however, it will be obstructed, and hikers will be unable to traverse its…

hometownstation.com - Carl Goldman - Construction Bonds 101: Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, And Payment Bonds Compared
Construction Bonds 101: Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, And Payment Bonds Compared
KHTS Radio

Construction projects run on contracts. And contracts depend on trust. When a project owner hires a contractor to build something — whether a school, a highway overpass, or a commercial warehouse — they're committing substantial money…

wbur.org - Nik DeCosta-Klipa - White Stadium construction is entering a new phase. Here's a look
White Stadium construction is entering a new phase. Here's a look
WBUR

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. It's going to be unseasonably hot today — but perhaps appropriate for Ben & Jerry's annual…

dailyrecord.co.uk - Ian Bunting - Construction group making 'strong progress' at two major housing developments
Construction group making 'strong progress' at two major housing developments
Daily Record

CCG (Scotland) is making 'strong progress' across two major affordable housing developments in Coatbridge. Works are now 'well underway' at School Street and Dunottar Avenue. Together, the projects will deliver more than 220 new homes, supporting…

pehub.com - Iris Dorbian - Thoma Bravo to merge construction software firm with Nemetschek's build and construct segment
Thoma Bravo to merge construction software firm with Nemetschek's build and construct segment
PE Hub

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newsanyway.com - News Team - How Modern Power Tools Improve Construction Efficiency
How Modern Power Tools Improve Construction Efficiency
Daily News Organization

The modern construction site is a very different beast to that of the 20 century. There have been many significant improvements to construction on a wide variety of fronts, from the essential to the beneficial. Site health and safety legislation is…

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