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Construction Leaders See Growth in Infrastructure — but Tech Gaps and Rework Threaten Progress
As demand for construction surges globally, new research reveals that the industry is struggling to keep pace with its own ambitions. A report released by Revizto, a provider of integrated collaboration tools for architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO), outlines a widening gap between rising project complexity and the industry’s ability to deliver efficiently. According…
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Meyer Jabara Hotels bolsters Its Florida footprint
Meyer Jabara Hotels has established its presence in Tampa, Florida by assuming management of the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Northwest/Oldsmar. The 87-room property is located at 4052 Tampa Rd., just 13 miles from Tampa International Airport and within a 5-minute drive of Tampa Bay, the Oldsmar Historical Society Museum, and the world-famous Oldsmar Flea Market, the…
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Top states for commercial construction spending
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Texas leads the nation in commercial construction spending at nearly $90 billion annually, more than double any other state, while Arizona ranks No. 1 in per-capita spending, according to a report from Twisted Nail, a…
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Clarios plans $1B plant to shore up US critical mineral supply
Clarios, a U.S.-based global manufacturer and recycler of low-voltage batteries, plans to invest up to $1 billion to build a U.S. critical minerals processing and recovery plant, according to a May 20 press release. The project aligns with the Trump administration’s goal to boost the domestic metals supply chain and responds to China’s export ban…
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DOT agrees to remove race, gender-based criteria from DBE program
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The DOT has agreed to settle a case challenging the constitutionality of its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, effectively barring women- and minority-owned companies from automatic inclusion in the initiative. In a joint motion filed May…
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CIOB reaffirms commitment to EDI
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has signed a new five-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) to help advance equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across the built environment sector. The new agreement has been signed by eight professional bodies from the sector and follows the original three-year MoU signed in April 2022 by CIOB, the Institution…
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Share your story to ‘turn pain into purpose’
“We remember stories in a way that we do not remember data,” he says. “You can give someone hundreds of safety stats, but if they hear one story that makes them feel, they carry that lesson with them. It is the difference between compliance and conviction. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Net-zero mission: the rise of ‘green’ MEWPs
To mark World Environment Day (5 June), IPAF‘s Powered Access explores the industry’s drive to adopt more sustainable machines and innovations that help lower carbon emissions across site operations. The impacts of climate change are high on the news agenda as we approach World Environment Day. Urgent calls to achieve net zero by 2050 – as…
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Net-zero mission: the rise of ‘green’ MEWPs
To mark World Environment Day (5 June), IPAF‘s Powered Access explores the industry’s drive to adopt more sustainable machines and innovations that help lower carbon emissions across site operations. The impacts of climate change are high on the news agenda as we approach World Environment Day. Urgent calls to achieve net zero by 2050 – as…
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How IPAF is championing women in powered access
IPAF’s Women in Powered Access (WiPA) initiative is building a network of mentors and mentees across the industry, providing invaluable support and guidance for women throughout their careers. Here, three participants share their experience. Zita Forrai, office assistant at Jump Lift, and WiPA mentee Why did you get involved with the WiPA initiative? It all…