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PPP the foundation of a new infrastructure era: Ferrovial exec
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Ferrovial has staked its reputation on construction projects that keep cities running. The Amsterdam-headquartered civil engineering firm, which will help deliver New York’s $9.5 billion new Terminal One at JFK Airport, sees infrastructure as a durable sector.…
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USACE breaks ground on $332M Alaska training center
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers broke ground on a new training facility at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, that will allow joint forces and coalition partners to exercise simulated complex scenarios, according to a Sept.…
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Construction Input Prices Edge Up in August as Energy Costs Decline
Construction input prices rose 0.2% in August compared to July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.2% for the month. Year over year, overall construction input prices are 2.3% higher, while nonresidential input prices are up 2.6%. Declines in energy…
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JCB launches electric and hybrid access platforms
JCB has expanded its range of powered access equipment with two new articulated boom models. The A60E and A60EH platforms offer full battery electric or electric hybrid drivelines and are capable of zero-emission operation. The new booms offer a platform height of up to 18.2m, as well as a horizontal reach of 11.9m and 360° rotation. Accommodating…
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Martin Lewis warns leaving heating on all day can cause condensation
As autumn settles in and energy costs remain a worry for millions, many households are debating whether to keep their heating on low throughout the day or switch it on only when needed. Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has issued a warning that could make a big difference to winter bills. He says that…
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18 hallway wallpaper ideas to try at home
Once dismissed as fussy or old-fashioned, wallpaper is enjoying something of a revival – and the hallway is the perfect place to embrace it. These transitional spaces set the tone for the rest of your home, so why not make them memorable? There’s a myriad of designs to explore, from traditional florals and damasks to…
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Trimble Groundworks Integrates with Vermeer Pile Drivers for Solar Construction
Trimble and Vermeer announced Sept. 25, 2025, that the Trimble Groundworks machine control system is now available for Vermeer PD10R and PD25R remote control pile drivers. The integration is designed to bring greater automation to solar farm construction, increasing the speed, accuracy and efficiency of piling operations. With the Trimble system, the pile driver automatically…
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The River House Entry And Staircase Reveal (+ Why We Designed The Stairs This Way)
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This entry is not the infamous family drop zone, which makes me just so happy. I really love how the architect, Anne Usher, designed the layout of this house. There are two exterior entrances that lead to the mudroom (up the garage stairs and up the side of the house), allowing the front door entry…
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Digital tools with a human touch: the future of MEWP training
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From e-learning to AI, technology is increasingly used to support powered access training (image: Pop Nukoonrat | Dreamstime.com) To explore how technology is impacting powered access training today, and what the future may hold, we spoke to two IPAF-accredited trainers with a finger on the pulse. Mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) training has undergone a rapid…
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What Happens When AI Gets It Wrong
In our previous articles, we explored different types of AI and their common uses. One of the more interesting — and important — issues is how much you should trust AI and the information it provides. Editor’s Note: previous articles offered a definition of AI for equipment rental businesses and thoughts on using Gen AI…