Category: Construction
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17,500 Visa Workers Help Keep Australia’s Trade Workforce Afloat
Temporary skilled visa workers are playing a vital role in keeping Australia’s construction and trades sectors moving, filling critical labour gaps during a period of strong demand and persistent skill shortages. New analysis from job management platform NextMinute shows that, while visa holders make up just under 2% of the national trade workforce, some states are…
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Pedestrian Safety in Arizona’s Busy Industrial Zones
In the bustling world of Arizona’s industrial sector—think massive warehouses in Phoenix, oil rigs in the desert, or construction sites sprouting up like cacti after a rain—workers face more than just the daily grind. Commuting to these sites often means dodging traffic like a frog in a classic arcade game, but with real stakes. Pedestrian…
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Pedestrian Safety in Arizona’s Busy Industrial Zones
In the bustling world of Arizona’s industrial sector—think massive warehouses in Phoenix, oil rigs in the desert, or construction sites sprouting up like cacti after a rain—workers face more than just the daily grind. Commuting to these sites often means dodging traffic like a frog in a classic arcade game, but with real stakes. Pedestrian…
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Fort Myers’ Legacy Harbour Marina to Be Redeveloped After Ian
Legacy Harbour Marina, a familiar destination along the Caloosahatchee River in downtown Fort Myers, is moving forward with plans to rebuild following the damage caused by Hurricane Ian. AIRN Management, LLC, which owns the marina, has partnered with Bellingham Marine to lead the redevelopment. Construction began in early 2025, with the marina projected to reopen…
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NWPX Park Showcases PumpTrooper® Lift Stations
NWPX Park, a division of NWPX Infrastructure, is a global leader in the design and construction of innovative water utilities and environmental solutions, and is proud to highlight its PumpTrooper® Lift Stations, an advanced and comprehensive solution for wastewater and stormwater conveyance across diverse industries. Delivered as a fully integrated and automated system, PumpTrooper® Lift…
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How Equipment Downtime Disrupts Construction Schedules
Commercial construction depends on rhythm. Materials arrive on time, crews rotate in sequence, and machines do the heavy lifting that keeps everything on track. But when a single piece of equipment stops working, that rhythm breaks. Crews wait, schedules slide, and costs start piling up. Towering cranes and heavy-duty machines might symbolize progress, but when…
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Industrial Flow Meters in Modern Commercial Construction
Industrial flow meters have quietly revolutionized commercial construction. These devices monitor the movement of liquids and gases, helping systems run efficiently. In turn, construction teams now rely on them for data-driven decisions that cut waste and improve sustainability. So, how do these tools integrate into large-scale projects, and what are their unique advantages in creating…
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Helix Electric Expands to Iowa, Creating 400 New Jobs
Helix Electric Inc., a leading electrical contracting company, plans to hire 400 skilled professionals for a new data center project in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The company is seeking Iowa Licensed Journeymen, Commissioning Technicians, Quality Technicians, Site Safety Managers, Warehouse Support Staff, Foremen, Superintendents, and Project Managers. Applications are open. Helix Electric Inc. is a 40-year industry…