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Commerce Department ‘renegotiating’ CHIPS Act contracts
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Commerce Department is renegotiating some of the multibillion-dollar contracts to chipmakers funded by the CHIPS and Science Act, Secretary Howard Lutnick said during a congressional budget hearing Wednesday. Lutnick said that he’s pushing for funding levels that…
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Eurovia Surfacing first to deploy smart rollers that spot people
BOMAG’s Emergency Brake Assist system identifies potentially hazardous situations at an early stage. If a person fails to exit the danger zone or an obstacle is detected in the roller’s path, it slows automatically, halting if necessary. The roller will then continue at its original pre-defined speed once the person or object has left the…
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Keep Heavy Machinery Running With Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions
Unplanned downtime already costs the world’s 500 largest companies nearly $1.4 trillion a year, and avoiding downtime is only getting harder as equipment becomes more sophisticated with IoT sensors, AI-driven diagnostics and automation. Add in labor shortages, particularly among skilled technicians in industries like construction, mining and agriculture, and it’s easy to see how challenging…
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Symetri and Morta partner to beat disconnected systems and data
In announcing the partnership, the two firms stated: “With growing demand for Information planning and tracking and ISO 19650 compliance, driven by the Building Safety Act, sustainability legislation, and the accelerating role of AI, connected and reliable data is more important than ever. Disconnected systems remain one of the biggest challenges the industry faces, and…
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BuildForce plans charity walk to celebrate Armed Forces Day
BuildForce is inviting construction professionals to join its annual trek through Dorset in honour of Armed Forces Day (28 June). The event is an opportunity to show support for serving members of the military, veterans, reservists, cadets, and their families. The 24km walk will mark the culmination of a week of celebrations, including Reserves Day…
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How high can a porch be: An expert-led guide
Adding a porch might seem like a simple home upgrade, but there’s a catch: get the proportions wrong – or build without understanding the rules – and you could find yourself in hot water with your local planning authority, and possibly your neighbours too. So, how high can a porch be before it tips the…
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5 Things to Know About Power Trowel Blades
After the screed and rakes get the concrete where it needs to be, it’s the power trowel that puts that finishing touch. Those spinning blades of the power trowel are where contractors can get that smooth, near-mirror finish. Here are 5 things concrete contractors should know and understand about their power trowel blades. 1. Ensure…
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My Partnership With Living Spaces (With A Lot Of BTS Of The Most Incredible Shoot/House Ever)
A couple months ago I flew down to Orange County to shoot a big campaign in a famous reality star’s home – 3 days of on camera fun + pressure + being treated like a queen. Living Spaces hired me to promote their summer furniture line and collaborate on the campaign. It was all the…
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Can you build a house on agricultural land? What to know
For many self builders, the idea of swapping the urban hustle and bustle for rolling green fields, fresh air, and endless views is very appealing. When you start hunting for land, if this is your dream, it doesn’t take long before agricultural land pops up on your radar. Farmland is cheap, in plentiful supply and…
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Vapor Pipe Shield Earns Corrosion Innovation Award
Spring 2025 has seen exciting developments for the Vapor Pipe Shield, a patented technology from General Air Products (GAP) that protects dry and pre-action fire sprinkler systems using Cortec® Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors (VpCI®). With an industry award and new test data in hand, the Vapor Pipe Shield is on track to forever change the…