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Summer camp to promote construction for girls
The Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Ireland will be hosting a Built Environment Summer Camp for 12-14-year-old girls in June. The first of its kind in Ireland, the event will assist in raising awareness around careers in the construction and engineering sector, aiming to increase female participation in study and apprenticeships. Attendees will experience a…
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Cowboy Chicken ranks No. 28 on Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers list
Cowboy Chicken, the Texas-based fast casual restaurant known for its wood-fire rotisserie chicken, has once again earned national recognition as one of Fast Casual magazine’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers. Rising to No. 28 on this year’s list, Cowboy Chicken celebrates its 15th consecutive year of being honored as one of the most influential brands…
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InstallerSHOW 2025 connects 30,000 industry professionals
InstallerSHOW is the UK’s must-visit event focusing on sustainability in the built environment, bringing together more than 800 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors across three halls and three days at the NEC Birmingham in June 2025. InstallerSHOW 2025 will include enhanced areas focusing on heating and plumbing, renewables, cooling, kitchens and bathrooms, surfaces, flooring and tiling,…
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How Battery Storage Is Transforming Temporary Power on Jobsites Worldwide
As the demand grows for cleaner and more efficient energy solutions on construction sites and remote operations, the POWR2 POWRBANK MAX is being adopted globally to support temporary power needs. This large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) is designed for flexibility and scalability, offering a viable alternative to traditional diesel generators. Global Applications of the…
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With DEI under fire, Construction Inclusion Week will focus on recruitment
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Through its first five months, 2025 has not been kind to diversity, equity and inclusion. On his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order targeting “wasteful government DEI programs” in which his administration…
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Private construction pullback drags down overall spending
Dive Brief: Nonresidential construction spending dipped 0.1% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.248 trillion, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released Monday. Spending fell in six of the 16 nonresidential subcategories, with private nonresidential construction down 0.5%, while public nonresidential construction rose 0.5%, according…
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Manhattan Construction opens new Atlanta office
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Manhattan Construction opened a new Atlanta office, the builder announced on May 27. The new office, located at 2100 Powers Ferry Road SE, will focus on aviation, government, healthcare, laboratory and mission-critical projects, according to…
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Ex-ISG employee wins sex discrimination case
A former employee of ISG Construction has been awarded over £27,000 after succeeding in her constructive unfair dismissal and sex discrimination case against the contractor. Employment Judge Andrew Midgley ruled that the claimant, identified only as Ms S Murphy in the judgment, was constructively unfairly dismissed and discriminated against because of her sex under section…
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IPAF launches fundraising initiative to support cancer research
“Whether you’re a manufacturer, distributor, rental company or training centre, every contribution matters. Your support can directly impact Weston Park Cancer Charity’s clinical trials, which are expanding treatment options and improving survival outcomes for cancer patients around the world.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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In pictures | Erith completes demolition of Sizewell A turbine hall
Demolition contractor Erith has completed an 18-month project to fully demolish the turbine hall at Sizewell A nuclear power station, marking a milestone in the ongoing decommissioning of the site. The football-pitch-sized hall has now been razed to the ground using innovative techniques, which allowed the project to be completed significantly faster than using traditional…