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Industry must act now on building safety
This leadership summit is attended by senior representatives from our leading members representing the major institutions and associations in the construction industry, including incoming CIOB president Paul Gandy, and the institute’s director for policy, research and public affairs, Eddie Tuttle. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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From BIM to BMI: What AEC Leaders Are Overlooking in the AI Era
Gulnaz Aksenova recently shared with me a research paper that discusses business model innovation (BMI) in AEC consultancies in the age of AI. She and co-author Rich Synott CEng FICE refer to several timely studies and examine why and how BMI is necessary to achieve a competitive advantage through the use of AI. Boosting efficiency…
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Art Dodge Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025
Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has recognized Art Dodge, CEO and president of Ecore Int’l, as a 2025 Entrepreneur Of The Year® Greater Philadelphia Award winner. The prestigious program honors visionary business leaders who are driving innovation, fueling growth and making a lasting impact in their industries and communities. For 40 years, EY has…
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Sharon Valiante Wins APWA Texas Chapter President’s Award
Sharon Valiante, a Regional Business Manager at Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN), has been honored with the President’s Award by the Texas Chapter of the American Public Works Association (TxAPWA). The award was presented during the chapter’s annual conference. The President’s Award is given annually to recognize outstanding service and commitment to the association…
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B&B Lumber Named Independent ProDealer of the Year
B & B Lumber, a family-owned business with nearly five decades of service to builders and homeowners in south-central Kansas, has been named the 2025 Independent ProDealer of the Year by the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association and HBSDealer magazine. The honor recognizes B & B’s deep commitment to customer service, employee development,…
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FGIA Summit Covers Window and Glazing Installation Tips
Participants at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Summer Summit heard from speakers about best practices for the installation of both residential windows as well as commercial glazing, each of which can present unique challenges. These two installation sessions were part of a full slate of educational topics discussed during the Summit. *…
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The Hari Hotels Launch ‘Twin City Suite Sensation’
The Hari Hong Kong and The Hari London have launched a remarkable new experience anchored by elegant stays at both hotels and personalized tours of their vibrant neighborhoods, with afternoon tea for two to boot. ‘A Tale of Two Cities: Twin City Suite Sensation’ is underpinned by a minimum one-night stay at The Hari Hong…
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QXO Announces Female Roofing Professional of the Year Winner!
QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) announced today that Rachel Narveson, Founder and CEO of Proficient Construction in Lake Elmo, MN, is the winner of its 2025 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year program, an annual campaign celebrating the outstanding contributions, leadership, and professionalism of women in the roofing industry. Now in its fifth year, the program…
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ROCKWOOL Releases Bulletin on Wildfire Resilient Building
ROCKWOOL has released an essential technical resource for builders, architects, and engineers working in wildfire-prone regions. The Technical Bulletin, “Building with ROCKWOOL Stone Wool Insulation in Wildfire-Prone Areas,” provides guidance on construction methods that enhance the resilience of structures against wildfires. Wildfires are an escalating problem in North America. In 2023, Canada faced its most…