Lowe's, a national home improvement chain, has entered into an agreement to acquire Foundation Building Materials for approximately $8.8 billion, according to a statement from Lowe's. Since 2011, Foundation Building Materials has expanded its network to more than 370 locations throughout the United States and Canada. Lowe's says the company is a leading provider of… Continue reading Home improvement giant Lowe's completes its $8.8 billion purchase of Foundation Building Materials
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Investing in construction and engineering stocks
Construction and engineering companies drive global infrastructure and benefit from urbanization, climate resilience and government spending. Key players include Jacobs, AECOM and Fluor (miscellaneous engineering), Quanta Services (renewable grids), Caterpillar/Deere (equipment) and Vulcan/Martin Marietta (materials). Trillion-dollar government programs, private sector demand and the adoption of digital/AI-driven construction technologies are driving growth. Risks include cyclicality, cost… Continue reading Investing in construction and engineering stocks
Global Hydropower Day 2025: We celebrate the power of water for a sustainable future
Marked tomorrow, October 11th World Hydropower Dayan international celebration recognizing the positive impact of sustainable hydropower on people and communities around the world. Led by the International Hydropower Association (IHA) and supported by a global coalition of developers, operators, manufacturers and industry associations, the day will shine a light on the energy it can harness… Continue reading Global Hydropower Day 2025: We celebrate the power of water for a sustainable future
Nottingham Forest appoints Anfield architects for new 45,000-capacity City Ground project
Nottingham Forest is appointing the architects who oversaw Liverpool's recent Anfield expansion to help with new plans to transform the City Ground into a stadium with a capacity of up to 45,000 spectators. Three months after receiving planning permission to begin the long-awaited redevelopment of their home stadium, Forest have now decided to put those… Continue reading Nottingham Forest appoints Anfield architects for new 45,000-capacity City Ground project
New flexible concrete unveiled at MSU
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Engineers, students and city leaders gathered in East Lansing today to unveil the first steps of a new “self-healing and heatable pliable concrete.” MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz met with Spartan faculty and staff at the Research Engineering Complex Friday morning to lay the first official floor slab. (WLNS) “We are… Continue reading New flexible concrete unveiled at MSU
'So much competition': Federal contractor resorts to food deliveries as he struggles to find work
From Mike Murillo Last year, Bowie resident Quentin Adams realized his dream, developing websites and apps as a contractor for the federal government. But when that job ended, one of the darkest chapters of his life began. “They called me at the office and said, 'Yes, your last day will be Friday.' That was like… Continue reading 'So much competition': Federal contractor resorts to food deliveries as he struggles to find work
Marysville police were fined by Cal/OSHA six months after the officer's death
The city of Marysville faces more than $150,000 in Cal/OSHA citations related to the death Officer Osmar Rodartewho was killed in the line of duty earlier this year. “Cal/OSHA may think they are doing the right thing, but I think they are wrong,” said Marysville Mayor Chris Branscum. It has been six months since tragedy… Continue reading Marysville police were fined by Cal/OSHA six months after the officer's death
BioCircuits wins the Material Lab Prize 2025
With e-waste growing by millions of tons every year, innovators are looking for sustainable alternatives to everyday electronics. Nainil Patel And Shruti pendharkarboth MID '25, have developed a biodegradable alternative to traditional circuit boards, which generally contain toxic, non-recyclable materials. Experimenting with production waste, the duo combined coconut and pistachio shells with agar-agar to create… Continue reading BioCircuits wins the Material Lab Prize 2025
DHS unveils smart wall plan: 1,422 miles of fencing along U.S.-Mexico border by 2025
The Department of Homeland Security announced its ambitious smart wall plans for the U.S.-Mexico border on Friday. Fences stretch 1,422 miles along the border, more than twice the current length, and with sensor technology to protect the remaining area too impassable for a wall. Here's what you need to know about the expanded border wall… Continue reading DHS unveils smart wall plan: 1,422 miles of fencing along U.S.-Mexico border by 2025
Large-scale AM opens up new possibilities in US nuclear submarine production
Your place at Additive Manufacturing Advantage is waiting for you! Register for AMA: Healthcare 2025 today. The US Navy, General Dynamics Electric Boat and Lincoln Electric have announced a joint investment to expand the use of 3D printing for the production of nuclear submarines. Under the Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) program, the Navy plans to… Continue reading Large-scale AM opens up new possibilities in US nuclear submarine production