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Caterpillar and Trimble Extend Long-Standing Joint Venture to Accelerate Grade Control Innovation and Customer Adoption Across the Construction Sector

Publish date: Fri, 11 October 2024

IRVING, Texas and WESTMINSTER, Colo., — Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) and Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) today announced the extension of their long-standing joint venture. The agreement includes...

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Belfast’s historic Titanic Distillers chooses Hochiki fire safety

Publish date: Fri, 11 October 2024

112 years after the namesake ship’s voyage, Belfast’s first distillery in nearly 90 years opens in the restored Pumphouse building. This historic site presented a unique fire safety challenge due...

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Find your perfect platform

Publish date: Fri, 11 October 2024

Independent Access Sales (IAS) supplies a leading range of platforms: including spider platforms, truck-mounted access to push arounds, for all home, business or site needs. Established in 2020, this...

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Harbourside Engineering acquires W S Langley Concrete & Materials Technology

Publish date: Fri, 11 October 2024

Harbourside Engineering Group, a heavy civil infrastructure design firm…

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(Re)-making the Grade

Publish date: Sat, 12 October 2024

MBS discovers how Nu Construction successfully completed a refurbishment project for a Grade II listed Victorian mansion in West Yorkshire.

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School targets

Publish date: Sat, 12 October 2024

Mike Egan, Business Development Manager, Corporate Sales at Mitsubishi Electric, highlights the importance of upgrading the UK’s schools in order to hit our Net Zero targets.

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Airport Safety Week kicks off

Publish date: Sun, 13 October 2024

Image: Dr David Sing/shutterstock.comAirport Safety Week has officially kicked off, under the theme of “The Hearts and Minds of Safety Leadership”. Airport Safety Week is an initiative of the...

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New tools help reduce infrastructure’s carbon footprint

Publish date: Mon, 14 October 2024

Image: MADEINEDEN/shutterstock.comBentley Systems has announced the general availability of new Carbon Analysis capabilities in iTwin Experience to assess and reduce carbon impacts for more...

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Bentley Systems is a global leader in infrastructure engineering software ecosystems used for the design construction and operations of roads and bridges rail and transit water and…

Publish date: Mon, 14 October 2024

Continue →The postBentley Systems is a global leader in infrastructure engineering software ecosystems used for the design, construction, and operations of roads and bridges, rail and transit,...

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Multinational companies have been looking around Christchurch for greater operational stability in the face of expected transport pressures between the North and South Islands thro…

Publish date: Mon, 14 October 2024

Continue →The postMultinational companies have been looking around Christchurch for greater operational stability in the face of expected transport pressures between the North and South Islands...

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VACANCY NOTICE: SOCIAL AFFAIRS OFFICER

Publish date: Mon, 14 October 2024

The European Builders Confederation (EBC) is the association representing crafts, micro companies, and SMEs in the construction sector across Europe. EBC champions a more inclusive, sustainable, and...

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Navien advises on choosing the right boiler

Publish date: Mon, 14 October 2024

Technical Director Sean Keleher highlights why installers should educate their customers on the importance of prioritising hot water delivery in their homes with the right boiler.The postNavien...

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ACS and Hilti announce partnership as a ‘major step forward’ for the construction industry

Publish date: Mon, 14 October 2024

ACS Stainless Steel Fixings Limited has formed a dynamic industry partnership with global construction leader, The Hilti Group – a collaboration that aims to advance industry standards, focusing on...

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Girls inspired by women in construction event

Publish date: Mon, 14 October 2024

"It's not just hard hats and steel toe cap boots," one participant says.

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You could be forgiven for thinking this report is about the acute GP shortage in New Zealand. But no physician shortages in the US and the reasons behind them are hauntingly famili…

Publish date: Tue, 15 October 2024

Continue →The postYou could be forgiven for thinking this report is about the acute GP shortage in New Zealand. But no, physician shortages in the US and the reasons behind them are hauntingly...

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Dave Segal found himself onstage at the Edison Awards the annual Oscars of innovation. Attendees included elite scientists and executives from every corner of tech from adhesives t…

Publish date: Tue, 15 October 2024

Continue →The postDave Segal found himself onstage at the Edison Awards, the annual Oscars of innovation. Attendees included elite scientists and executives from every corner of tech, from...

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Rail Leaders Push for HS2 Extension — Extending to Euston and Crewe Could Be a £20 Billion Opportunity

Publish date: Tue, 15 October 2024

The HS2 project, once considered the future of Britain’s high-speed rail network, has faced multiple challenges, from rising costs to political uncertainty. Recent analysis by the High Speed Rail...

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Lower Thames Crossing Faces Seven-Month Delay Raising Concerns Across UK Sectors

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Lower Thames Crossing Faces Seven-Month Delay Raising Concerns Across UK Sectors

Publish date: Tue, 15 October 2024

The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC), a crucial £9 billion infrastructure project, has encountered yet another roadblock. On October 7, 2024, the government announced that the decision on whether to...

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Standardisation: Small Business Standards publishes its manifesto to empower SMEs in the Standardisation community in the new political term

Publish date: Tue, 15 October 2024

Small Business Standards (SBS) has published its Manifesto for the 2024-2029 EU term, titled “SMEs at the heart of European standardisation”, outlining its priorities for ensuring that SMEs are...

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UK Steel Industry at Risk: Global Oversupply and Imports Surge Threaten Jobs

Publish date: Tue, 15 October 2024

The UK’s steel sector is facing a critical crisis as global overproduction threatens domestic producers. With an estimated 543 million tonnes of excess capacity in 2023, steel markets worldwide are...

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Builders Arms pub loses trade due to building works

Publish date: Tue, 15 October 2024

Pub staff say the situation is "so physically and mentally draining to deal with everyday".

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Newland Homes to introduce brand new house designs in Cheltenham

Publish date: Tue, 15 October 2024

Newland Homes has secured planning permission for a bespoke development of 13 zero carbon homes in Cheltenham. This pioneering project introduces innovative, farmstead inspired, contemporary home...

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Building resilient structures amid growing climate threats

Publish date: Tue, 15 October 2024

As climate disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, and floods increase in frequency and severity, resilient construction is more critical than ever.The postBuilding resilient structures amid growing...

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University building design highlights warmth functionality and bioretention

Publish date: Tue, 15 October 2024

The University of Massachusetts Amherst’s School of Public Health & Health Services (SPHHS) building is currently under construction.The postUniversity building design highlights warmth,...

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Tangram Interiors Transforms Altruist’s New Dallas Office into a Hub for Growth and Innovation

Publish date: Tue, 15 October 2024

Dallas, TX — Tangram Interiors, a leading provider of curated furniture and technology solutions, proudly announces the completion of a dynamic new office space for Altruist, a rapidly growing...

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Swinerton’s Mass Timber Office in Austin Sets New Standard for Sustainable Construction

Publish date: Tue, 15 October 2024

In recent years, mass timber has emerged as a sustainable alternative to traditional building materials such as steel and concrete. Offering both environmental and economic benefits, this innovative...

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Rebuilding After Helene: A Test for Federal and State Infrastructure Resilience

Publish date: Tue, 15 October 2024

Hurricane Helene, one of the deadliest storms to hit the US mainland since Katrina in 2005, left a trail of destruction across the Southeast. The Category 4 storm damaged critical infrastructure,...

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How Construction Inclusion Week 2024 Aims to Combat Bias and Attract Diverse Talent Amid DEI Backlash

Publish date: Tue, 15 October 2024

As the construction industry faces increasing pressure from a tightening labor market and political scrutiny, the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives becomes ever more crucial....

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PCL Lands $300M Seattle Rail Yard Contract to Power Amtrak’s Green Future

Publish date: Tue, 15 October 2024

PCL Construction, a Canadian firm with US headquarters in Denver, has secured a $300 million contract to modernize Amtrak's King Street Yard in Seattle. Funded by the Infrastructure Investment and...

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