Authorities confirmed Thursday that the six people who died on a Colorado dairy farm in August were exposed to toxic hydrogen sulfide gas, according to autopsies and toxicology reports. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) notes that exposure to hydrogen sulfide gas in “very high concentrations can rapidly cause death.” However, the exact circumstances… Continue reading The coroner identifies the cause of death for six people who collapsed on a Colorado dairy farm
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Homewood Board hires a company to oversee construction of main utility line
The Homewood Village Board of Directors approved a $388,600 contract with engineering firm Burns & McDonnell for construction management services related to the village's main utility line replacement project through 2026 at its Oct. 28 meeting. The replacement project, commissioned by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), is expected to cost the village approximately $70… Continue reading Homewood Board hires a company to oversee construction of main utility line
Thermophysical characterization of clay bricks stabilized with natural fibers
Earth has been used as a building material around the world for thousands of years [1], [2]. Conventional building materials have been widely used since the Industrial Revolution due to their durability. However, an analysis by the International Energy Agency found that these materials account for 30% of global final energy consumption and 27% of… Continue reading Thermophysical characterization of clay bricks stabilized with natural fibers
Yuba's 3D printed homes could expand to Sacramento
Up in Yuba County, north of Sacramento, a collection of five three-bedroom concrete houses is rising – not made of lumber and nails, but with a towering robotic nozzle that ejects layers of wet mix. The micro-project, nicknamed “Corduroy Castles,” is a pilot project by local developer 4Dify that county officials and developers say could… Continue reading Yuba's 3D printed homes could expand to Sacramento
Could a “spider” build our next homes? Meet Charlotte, the robot changing construction
By TGB Editorial It looks more like a sci-fi movie than a suburban construction site, but according to its inventors, a spider-like robot named Charlotte could soon be building homes on Australian soil. Unveiled at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Sydney this week, Charlotte represents a major advance in construction […] By TGB Editorial… Continue reading Could a “spider” build our next homes? Meet Charlotte, the robot changing construction
Market for prefabricated housing services reaches new high | Major Giants Sekisui House, Algeco, Champion Homes
HTF MI has just released the Global Prefab Services Market Study, a comprehensive market analysis spanning more than 143 pages that describes product and industry scope as well as market forecast and status for 2025-2033. By segmenting the market study according to important regions, the marketing process is accelerated. The market is currently expanding its… Continue reading Market for prefabricated housing services reaches new high | Major Giants Sekisui House, Algeco, Champion Homes
A new ML paradigm for continuous learning
The last decade has seen incredible advances in machine learning (ML), driven primarily by powerful neural network architectures and the algorithms used to train them. However, despite the success of large language models (LLMs), some fundamental challenges remain, particularly with regard to continuous learning, i.e. the ability of a model to actively acquire new knowledge… Continue reading A new ML paradigm for continuous learning
New York Airport News publishes white paper on failures in airport hygiene and safety oversight
PRESS RELEASE Published on November 8, 2025 New report reveals how poor sanitation, poor oversight and contractor corruption are jeopardizing aviation safety at major U.S. airports. NEW YORK, NY, November 8, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — New York Airport News has released a white paper entitled “Systemic Sanitation and Environmental Failures at U.S. Airports” that exposes critical… Continue reading New York Airport News publishes white paper on failures in airport hygiene and safety oversight
S&P revises Titan Cement outlook to positive due to strong performance.
S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Titan Cement's outlook to “Positive” while affirming the issuer's long-term credit rating at “BB+”. The decision reflects the Group's continued strong financial performance, supported by its operations in the US, Greece and Egypt, as well as effective financial and capital management. S&P's ruling, along with Fitch's recent outlook revision, confirms… Continue reading S&P revises Titan Cement outlook to positive due to strong performance.
November 7, 2025 ✦ OnLabor
In today's news and commentary, a contractor challenges a federal PLA requirement, the government calls for delaying a court hearing over collective bargaining rights for two federal unions, and the IRS announces a waiver of reporting requirements related to the no tax on tips policy. An Alaska-based plumbing and heating contractor is seeking a preliminary… Continue reading November 7, 2025 ✦ OnLabor