Do types actually make developers more productive? Or do you just type more on the keyboard? To answer this question, let's take another look at Diff Authoring Time (DAT) – how Meta measures how long it takes to submit changes to a codebase. DAT is just one of the ways to measure developer productivity. In… Continue reading Measuring Productivity Impact with Diff Authoring Time
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OSHA requires that the soap manufacturer clean up its actions in response to chemical releases
A soap and detergent manufacturer in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, faces $161,310 in federal penalties after an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigation into chemical gas releases in July 2024 sent a dozen workers to the hospital. OSHA opened an inspection on July 11 after being notified by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and AFCO, the… Continue reading OSHA requires that the soap manufacturer clean up its actions in response to chemical releases
The fire protection and 3D printing product line expands the options for composite materials
Thermoset sample panels with Luvogard HF P70 (left) and without (right) after an in-house firing test. Source (All images) | Lehvoss Group At its JEC World 2025 booth, Lehvoss Group (Hamburg, Germany) will focus on material offerings related to flame retardancy and the launch of its new Luvoprint 3D printing material product line. Applications in… Continue reading The fire protection and 3D printing product line expands the options for composite materials
Peak Roofing Partners welcomes Ryan Krantz as Director of Operations
Peak Roofing Partners, a portfolio company of Exuma Capital Partners, announced Tuesday that it has hired Ryan Krantz as director of operations. Peak said that in this new role, Krantz will improve operational efficiency and support the company's rapid growth strategy through future acquisitions. His responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations, focusing on streamlining processes and… Continue reading Peak Roofing Partners welcomes Ryan Krantz as Director of Operations
Modern Mill's ACRE wins 2025 Business Intelligence Group Innovation Award
FERNWOOD, Miss., January 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Modern Mill, a manufacturer of sustainable building materials, has been recognized in the Transformative Products category of the 2025 Business Intelligence Group Innovation Awards for its groundbreaking product ACRE. The product has received recognition for solving critical challenges faced by builders, homeowners and the environment. Made from recycled… Continue reading Modern Mill's ACRE wins 2025 Business Intelligence Group Innovation Award
Ethics Commission postpones hearing on ex-Detroit planner
The Detroit Board of Ethics has postponed a hearing to determine whether former city planning director Antoine Bryant violated ethics rules by unilaterally approving contracts for artistic murals. Bryant left the city in December to join Gensler in running Detroit operations, the world's largest architecture firm with an office on the edge of Capitol Park.… Continue reading Ethics Commission postpones hearing on ex-Detroit planner
The concrete admixtures market is poised for strong growth and is expected to reach $30.96 billion by 2030
Concrete admixtures Concrete admixtures market segmentation by function includes plasticizers, accelerators, retarders, sealing admixtures and others. QATAR, QATAR, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, January 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ – The concrete admixtures market plays a central role in the construction industry, providing essential solutions that improve the performance, durability and sustainability of concrete. These additives are crucial in… Continue reading The concrete admixtures market is poised for strong growth and is expected to reach $30.96 billion by 2030
Insulation and renewable energy projects that reduced energy consumption
The impact of energy consumption in construction The construction sector was not always considered the most efficient sector. Historically, conventional processes have had serious environmental and financial impacts, primarily due to their high emissions, contribution to poor air quality and unbridled use of resources. According to a 2024 report from the United Nations Environment Program,… Continue reading Insulation and renewable energy projects that reduced energy consumption
OSHA is dropping the COVID-19 rule in favor of more comprehensive protection against infectious diseases
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration suspended its COVID-19 health regulations on January 15 to prioritize the adoption of a more comprehensive infectious disease healthcare regulation. The Agency believes it will be more beneficial to adopt a standard that protects health care workers from exposure to multiple infectious diseases, including COVID-19… Continue reading OSHA is dropping the COVID-19 rule in favor of more comprehensive protection against infectious diseases
$54 billion in engineering, procurement and construction contracting opportunities on the offshore oil and gas agenda for 2025
(offshore-energy.biz) Despite the challenges facing the fossil fuel industry, demand for hydrocarbons remains resilient, as confirmed by global engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract activity in the offshore oil and gas landscape. The range of new projects expected to reach EPC stage this year will result in awards worth billions of dollars for contracts related… Continue reading $54 billion in engineering, procurement and construction contracting opportunities on the offshore oil and gas agenda for 2025