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Airports around the world are becoming more environmentally friendly

Many airports around the world are now running entirely on renewable energy as the aviation and building sectors look to decarbonise in line with green transition goals. The International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and several other international organizations are encouraging developers to reduce the carbon footprint of their airports to… Continue reading Airports around the world are becoming more environmentally friendly

The U.S. Department of Labor finds electrocution of workers linked to expired Alabama contractor tools and training errors

BESSEMER, AL – A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has found that a local electrical contractor could have prevented the electrocution of a 44-year-old foreman during storm cleanup efforts in Coaling by taking key safety measures to protect his workers. Investigators with the department Occupational Safety and Health Administration Learned the foreman was part of… Continue reading The U.S. Department of Labor finds electrocution of workers linked to expired Alabama contractor tools and training errors

The Labor Department finds that Glenburn contractor ignored repeated warnings and a site-specific safety plan in fatal trench collapse at the Brownville construction site

AUGUSTA, I – A federal workplace safety investigation has found that a Glenburn general contractor's decision to ignore a site expert's repeated warnings and the company's site-specific safety plan led to a fatal incident in June 2024. An employee suffered fatal crush injuries when an unstiffened retaining wall collapsed at a construction site in Brownville.… Continue reading The Labor Department finds that Glenburn contractor ignored repeated warnings and a site-specific safety plan in fatal trench collapse at the Brownville construction site

Market opportunities for construction spending by industry share,

Construction spending market Construction Spending Market Analysis – 2024-2031: Coherent Market Insights has released a new report titled “Construction Spending Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunities and Forecast 2024-2031 (2024 Version)”. This report provides an in-depth analysis of the construction spending industry with insights into market trends and performance. This also includes a thorough… Continue reading Market opportunities for construction spending by industry share,

Nostromo Energy secures $305 million DOE loan for California energy storage project

Network modernization: Nostromo's IceBrick® systems reduce grid load and emissions while improving energy affordability. Impact on the community: 20% of installations target disadvantaged communities, creating over 200 new jobs. Sustainability boost: Potential to reduce 500,000 tons of CO₂ emissions and support California's clean energy goals. What happens: Nostromo Energy received a conditional loan guarantee commitment… Continue reading Nostromo Energy secures $305 million DOE loan for California energy storage project

Jogani Reinforcement's basalt and brass coated steel fiber draws applause at the World of Concrete Show in Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]December 26th:The construction industry is constantly evolving with new technologies aimed at improving material performance, durability and sustainability. At a landmark event at the World of Concrete Show in Mumbai, India, Jogani Reinforcement, a leader in building materials innovation, made headlines by launching two groundbreaking products: JOGANI Basalt Fiber and JOGANI Brass-Coated Micro… Continue reading Jogani Reinforcement's basalt and brass coated steel fiber draws applause at the World of Concrete Show in Mumbai

The Christmas cards of the world's architects and designers are full of hope and joy

We have received numerous Christmas cards from architects, designers, architectural firms, photographers and organizations wishing us all the best for the New Year. This year's Christmas cards were full of hope and joy, despite the challenges of the previous year. As we welcome a fruitful and prosperous year, our favorites include the snowy and humorous… Continue reading The Christmas cards of the world's architects and designers are full of hope and joy

Federal agency honors hemp company with award for commitment to veteran employment

A federal agency has announced the recipients of an award honoring companies that successfully support military veterans – including a cannabis company that uses hemp as a construction material. In a notice published Friday in the Federal Register, the U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) said it recognized a “select group… Continue reading Federal agency honors hemp company with award for commitment to veteran employment

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