Category: Featured
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What it takes to build the infrastructure building AI today
Tony Qorri is vice president of construction at Dallas-based data center colocation provider DataBank. Opinions are the author’s own. The artificial intelligence revolution has completely changed so many aspects of virtually every industry today. Organizations have already achieved game-changing, permanent improvements and continue to envision more innovations and benefits. At the same time, AI is…
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JTRE London’s social housing scheme wins RIBA Stirling Prize
A purpose-built almshouse development, delivered by JTRE London in partnership with United St Saviour’s Charity, has become the first social housing-led scheme to win the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize. Located in Bermondsey, Southwark, Appleby Blue is a 57-home scheme for residents aged over 65. The development was praised by the jury…
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Four Challenges Facing Construction in 2025 — and How Equipment Leasing Helps Contractors Stay Competitive
The construction industry is being stressed from many sides, but it has strong fundamentals and performed well in 2024. What challenges and opportunities do the industry face, and how are construction firms dealing with them? Here, we break down some of the challenges and explain how equipment leasing and financing is helping construction companies better…
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Fire risk increased by poor solar panel installations, insurer warns
Homeowners are being warned of the dangers of hiring disreputable installers for solar panels, following a series of fires linked to the renewable energy source in the past year. Insurance provider AXA UK has published guidance for customers to help manage the risks associated with photovoltaic (PV) systems. According to the guidance, the common underlying…
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HSE inspectors target Manchester construction sites
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced a series of inspections at construction sites across Manchester city centre this week. <!–/* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:””; margin:0cm; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:”Times New Roman”,serif; mso-fareast-font-family:”Times New Roman”;}a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {mso-style-priority:99; color:#467886; mso-themecolor:hyperlink; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;}a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; color:#96607D; mso-themecolor:followedhyperlink; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes;…
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How and why ICHRAs are built for busy construction crews
Every week brings changes to your construction workforce, whether it’s a new employee joining your crew or a new project kicking off. While your schedules and staff move quickly to keep up with project demands, you can’t say the same for the one-size-fits-all healthcare benefits your construction company provides. While static plans don’t always reflect…
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How the LGMG Relaunch Affects Equipment Rental Companies
Coinciding with the relaunch of LGMG North America, the company named Craig Paylor as the president. Paylor brings nearly five decades of industry experience, including his tenure as President of JLG, where he helped guide the company through a period of significant growth and transformation. His appointment signals LGMG’s commitment to pairing operational scale with…
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Jess’ Art Filled Living Room/Office Reveal
I half jokingly told the team that I wanted to write an Emily Bowser-style post. Now, that’s a BIG statement given how incredibly entertaining and helpful her posts are. They take you on a long, winding journey. You will laugh, you may cry, but without a doubt, you will have a wonderful time. So maybe…
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Tiina Talvitie Unlocks Helsinki’s Hidden Capabilities with Digital Twins
Can a city leverage innovation and technology like a software company or a leading construction firm? With a background in those sectors, Tiina Talvitie has demonstrated how digital twins can serve as a platform for renewal and innovation in Helsinki’s Urban Environment division. I first met Tiina at the 2015 AEC Hackathon. She had transitioned…
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Tiina Talvitie Unlocks Helsinki’s Hidden Capabilities with Digital Twins
Can a city leverage innovation and technology like a software company or a leading construction firm? With a background in those sectors, Tiina Talvitie has demonstrated how digital twins can serve as a platform for renewal and innovation in Helsinki’s Urban Environment division. I first met Tiina at the 2015 AEC Hackathon. She had transitioned…