About this event Add to calendar Join NC State Industry Expansion Solutions for an insightful webinar on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Hazard Communication Standard, presented by Julie Martin of the North Carolina Department of Labor. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of OSHA requirements for effective hazard communication in the workplace. Learn how… Continue reading Chemical Safety and Hazard Communication Webinar
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CoRePET: Concrete reinforcement rethought
As sustainability becomes a top priority, the construction industry is making great efforts to find innovative solutions that reduce environmental impact. One of these initiatives is the CoRePET project, which uses large-scale 3D printing technology to integrate recycled PET plastic as a reinforcing material into concrete structures. The project is a collaboration between Laser Engineering… Continue reading CoRePET: Concrete reinforcement rethought
Editorial cartoon, January 11: South Dakota Legislature – Mitchell Republic
Mitchell Republic opinion Our newsroom occasionally reports stories under the Mitchell Republic headline. Often the byline “Mitchell Republic” is used when rewriting basic short messages that come from official sources, such as a city press release about a road closure, and which require little or no reporting. Sometimes this byline is used when a news… Continue reading Editorial cartoon, January 11: South Dakota Legislature – Mitchell Republic
Wildfires impact employer obligations in LA
Quick hits Wildfires in the Los Angeles area have led to evacuation orders affecting tens of thousands of residents and creating dangerous travel conditions. Employers affected by the disaster may need to consider their emergency preparedness plans, immediate workplace safety risks, and employment and staffing concerns while maintaining essential business functions. Wildfires caused by strong… Continue reading Wildfires impact employer obligations in LA
LA's architecturally significant homes were destroyed in fires
Los Angeles is home to Frank Gehry's magnificent Walt Disney Concert Hall, the space-age marvel that is the LAX Theme Building, and the vinyl needlepile that is the Capitol Records building. For some design geeks, however, the heart and soul of LA's architecture lies not just in its museums and office towers, but also in… Continue reading LA's architecturally significant homes were destroyed in fires
The City of Boise is accepting creative submissions for a new flag design
BOISE, Idaho – The city of Boise wants to update its flag and needs residents' help. The current flag includes a blue and white motif with the Capitol and trees on the horizon. Once a design is selected, city officials hope to unveil the updated flag by spring. RELATED: 'It was kind of inevitable' –… Continue reading The City of Boise is accepting creative submissions for a new flag design
ADSW 2025 announces strategic partnerships to advance the sustainable progress agenda
ABU DHABI, 11th January, 2025 (WAM) — Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the UAE-backed global platform hosted by the leading provider of clean Energy, Masdar, has announced key partners for the 2025 edition, which will take place in the UAE capital from… Continue reading ADSW 2025 announces strategic partnerships to advance the sustainable progress agenda
DWR: Validation Action Filed Regarding Funding of Approved Delta Grant Project ~ MAVEN'S NOTEBOOK
From the Ministry of Water Resources: The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) filed a “validation complaint” in Sacramento County Superior Court regarding DWR's authority to, among other things, issue revenue bonds to finance the planning, design, construction and other capital costs of Delta production facilities . B. the Delta Conveyance Project, which the DWR… Continue reading DWR: Validation Action Filed Regarding Funding of Approved Delta Grant Project ~ MAVEN'S NOTEBOOK
How Electrolux is driving the EU's green technology into the future
Electrolux Group, a global leader in household appliances, has received a major loan of 200 million euros (US$206 million) from the European Investment Bank (EIB). These funds are intended for research and development focusing on energy efficiency in various European countries, including Italy, Sweden, Germany, Poland and Romania. With this funding, Electrolux will place a… Continue reading How Electrolux is driving the EU's green technology into the future
Optimizing LEED Certification for Modular Home Designs: A Cost-Effective Path to Sustainability
share Tweet share share e-mail At a time of urgent need for climate resilience, innovative approaches to housing design are gaining attention. Long known for its efficiency, modular construction is now emerging as a sustainable solution to urban housing shortages and environmental problems. Recent research led by Abhiram Reddy… Continue reading Optimizing LEED Certification for Modular Home Designs: A Cost-Effective Path to Sustainability