The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has issued an important bulletin for retailers servicing C-Type light truck tires after the organization recently submitted a clarification request to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Earlier this year, TIA asked OSHA to clarify whether C-Type light truck tires are covered by the regulations of 29 CFR 1910.177,… Continue reading TIA Issues Safety Bulletin for C-Type Light Truck Tires
Author: Alex
Norwegian company Equinor secures $3 billion in financing for the US Empire Wind 1 project
Major funding secured: Equinor's Empire Wind 1 project has secured a $3 billion financing package and construction is already underway. Economic boom: The project will create 1,000 union jobs and redevelop the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. Energy milestone: Empire Wind 1 will power 500,000 New York homes by 2027, strengthening America's energy security. Financial close… Continue reading Norwegian company Equinor secures $3 billion in financing for the US Empire Wind 1 project
Strong growth through BIM specifications, modular construction and rapid urbanization
Company logo The report includes profiles of key market players including Al Naboodah Construction Group (ANCG), China State Construction Engineering Corp., Lennar Corporation, Al Habtoor Group, Skanska, STRABAG, Fluor Corporation and Bechtel Corporation. UAE hardware store UAE hardware store Dublin, Jan. 2, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “UAE Construction Market, by Region, Competition, Forecast and… Continue reading Strong growth through BIM specifications, modular construction and rapid urbanization
Audit finds MTA delays in procurement consolidation promised in 2019 transformation plan
State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is calling on the agency to streamline processes and track progress. An audit by state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has found that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has failed to achieve promised savings from consolidating its procurement processes. The MTA, which spends over $7 billion annually on procurement ranging from… Continue reading Audit finds MTA delays in procurement consolidation promised in 2019 transformation plan
The new year starts with lower state taxes for everyone
Workers in Hawaii will start 2025 with a little extra take-home pay starting this month as their state tax withholdings begin to shrink. In 2024, the state legislature passed the first of seven years of historic tax cuts designed to make Hawaii increasingly affordable as the tax cuts progress. Gov. Josh Green expects Hawaii will… Continue reading The new year starts with lower state taxes for everyone
Federal authorities are citing construction contractor Zion for exposing its workers to the risk of falls and are proposing a $266,000 penalty
File photo | Photo: Zohair Mirza / Unsplash (Creative Commons) Federal inspectors have cited and proposed $266,000 in fines to a Zion contractor for allegedly exposing employees to the risk of falls, a repeat occurrence at the company. Inspectors from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) observed employees of Miguel… Continue reading Federal authorities are citing construction contractor Zion for exposing its workers to the risk of falls and are proposing a $266,000 penalty
Concrete villa by Igor Sirotov Architects in Bali
Igor Sirotov Architects creates a concrete oasis in Bali The MB3H residence from Igor Sirotov architects reinterprets industry concrete as a canvas for modern elegance. Located in Bali, IndonesiaThe space is defined by its exposed concrete surfaces, which set the tone for a monumental ambience, with extensive integration of natural light and minimalist furnishings that… Continue reading Concrete villa by Igor Sirotov Architects in Bali
The Scottsdale-based general contractor was named AEC Services Contractor of the Year
Scottsdale-based Lifestyle Homes was recently named Architect, Engineer and Construction Services Firm of the Year by the Information Management Network during a dinner at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Lifestyle Homes specializes in build-to-rent communities and works with Arizona developers to turn their vision into reality. The nominations are evaluated and graded by a jury. Companies… Continue reading The Scottsdale-based general contractor was named AEC Services Contractor of the Year
BigLaw Partners Are the New 1% – Check Out Their Stunning Salaries
The compensation landscape at major law firms is changing faster than a lawyer's billable hours during tax season. If you thought partner compensation was already in the stratosphere, the upswing has just begun – with changes like the “black box” compensation structure, new non-credit tiers, different bonus pools and other changes taking the profession into… Continue reading BigLaw Partners Are the New 1% – Check Out Their Stunning Salaries
U.S. tech giants are eyeing Cambodia's renewable energy potential
In an exciting development for Cambodia's energy landscape, Ripple Inc., a well-known US-based fintech company, is looking to partner in the renewable energy sector. The company, known for its innovative financial solutions, has expressed strong interest in establishing solar panel manufacturing in Cambodia to meet the growing demand for clean energy in the United States.… Continue reading U.S. tech giants are eyeing Cambodia's renewable energy potential