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Construction to begin at George Floyd Square in June
Local News Work is set to begin in June and is expected to continue through the remainder of the year. To stream KARE 11 on your phone, you need the KARE 11 app. Example video title will go here for this video MINNEAPOLIS — Construction at…
Heavy Beam Falls in BKC Metro Construction Accident, No Casualties Reported
A major industrial accident disrupted operations at the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) Metro construction site in Mumbai when a critical structural failure occurred during a routine lifting maneuver. The incident took place as a massive concrete beam…
Future of build-to-rent in Scotland at risk after sharp fall in new construction
Build-to-rent (BtR) projects had stalled following a three-year investment drought, but the Scottish Government introduced secondary legislation last year to exempt mid-market properties and BtR schemes from rent controls in a move welcomed by…
Netflix boss Sarandos has 'constructive' talks with cinema owners
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…
Cinema United Chief: Meeting with Ted Sarandos Was 'Constructive,' but Don't Expect Netflix in Theaters Just Yet
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…
Sad end to Huddersfield construction worker's life after Covid-pneumonia battle
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…
U.S. utilities plan $1.4 trillion spending spree, up 30%, for next 5 years amid AI construction boom
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…
Confidence levels in Irish construction sector at 'lowest point' so far this year
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…
Clean concrete: How shrimp waste can transform sustainable construction
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…
Shorewood construction and development decisions spark frustration for local businesses and residents
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…
Border Wall Construction Blocks Popular Thru-Hike
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…
Construction Bonds 101: Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, And Payment Bonds Compared
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…
HD Construction Equipment's fuel-efficient excavator drives sales surge
HD Construction Equipment said Wednesday it has sold 60 units of its 32-ton next-generation excavator, the HX320, in the domestic market within three months of its launch. The figure marks a 50 percent increase from its predecessor, reflecting…
Construction group making 'strong progress' at two major housing developments
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…
How Modern Power Tools Improve Construction Efficiency
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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