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OpenAI, Oracle launch Stargate data center capacity expansion
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: OpenAI and Oracle plan to develop 4.5 gigawatts of data center capacity as part of the Stargate AI infrastructure push, the companies announced Tuesday. “This significantly advances our progress toward the commitment we announced at…
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Mass timber could combat germs in hospital settings
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Mass timber may have antimicrobial benefits that could make it useful for hospital construction, according to a recent study from the University of Oregon. The research team found that when wood was exposed to a…
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Simple Home Upgrades to Enhance Your Living Space
Making your living environment more comfortable doesn’t always call for large-scale work. Many people are turning to smaller projects that refresh and personalize their surroundings without going over budget. Whether you’re looking to improve how things function or add subtle character, you can make progress with minor efforts that don’t require tearing walls down. Here…
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Preparing for a Smooth Move-Out
Moving out of a rented home can be a stressful process, especially when you’re juggling packing, cleaning, and meeting your landlord’s expectations. Whether you’re relocating to a new city or just moving into a different part of town, being prepared can make all the difference. With a clear plan and the right steps, you can…
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The seven ways AI can impact construction
Image: Kira4kacom | Dreamstime.com The report examines how AI can help reduce errors across the construction lifecycle, from project inception and design to practical completion and handover. The report also looks at where AI could introduce new risks in construction and how the industry should adapt and develop to manage these. Here are the seven…
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Construction software and project management platforms: what’s the difference?
Image courtesy of CMiC Can you tell construction management and project management software apart? And why does knowing the difference matter? CMiC explains. Software buyers in construction often fall into the trap of evaluating tools through a single lens – what’s visible on the surface. Menus, dashboards and scheduling features may look similar across platforms,…
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From red tape to green light: How California’s CEQA reforms will speed up projects
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Attorney William Sloan is a partner in the San Francisco office of Washington, D.C.-based Venable. Opinions are the author’s own. In a state with a notorious antidevelopment reputation, real estate and building professionals have a rare victory…
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Gilbane to develop $1B affordable housing job
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Calvert Square and Young Terrace redevelopmentValue: $1 billionLocation: Norfolk, VirginiaClient: City of Norfolk, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority Providence, Rhode Island-based Gilbane Development Co. has snared the lead development role for the $1 billion Calvert Square…
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AstraZeneca grows US presence with $50B in spending plans
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. WASHINGTON — AstraZeneca, the U.K.’s third biggest company by market value, is making itself a bit more American. On Monday, AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot joined Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin in Washington D.C. to sign an agreement on…
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Job spotlight: apprentice plumber, L&Q
Alfie Green explains how the experience gained during his apprenticeship has been a major confidence booster. Why did you choose your apprenticeship? Before college, I went to a plumbing induction day that really inspired me. I signed up for the Level 1 diploma afterwards and soon realised it was the right fit. Plumbers are always…