Tag: Big
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South African Traders: Starting Small, Thinking Big in Careers
South African retail traders are becoming more strategic in how they approach financial markets. A recent study by Kantar reveals that while most traders invest only a small portion of their income, their long-term plans reflect a deep commitment to making trading a primary source of income. This measured approach highlights a growing maturity and…
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Church Saves Big with Energy-Efficient HVAC Upgrade
A legacy HVAC system that continues to provide a comfortable indoor air environment has its advantages, allowing building owners to delay the cost of investing in a new one until the time is right. But it’s also risky, as a sudden failure can be highly disruptive to the occupants. This was the scenario facing the…
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Northern Arizona Univ Wins First Place in Big Beam Contest
Northern Arizona University won the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s PCI) 2025 Big Beam Competition, a nationwide challenge that encourages college students to demonstrate excellence in structural design, teamwork, and innovation using precast, prestressed concrete. The winning Northern Arizona University team was led by faculty advisor Ben Dymond with support from PCI producer TPAC. Team members include Payton Correia, Zachary…
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Transit ROI & System Efficiencies Will Drive Big, Beautiful Transit Funding
Local transit agencies are quickly realizing that the environment to secure funding for transit projects is about to take a sharp left turn, largely influenced by the President’s ambitious “Big, Beautiful Bill.” This landmark legislation, while broad in its scope, signals a distinct shift in priorities for how federal dollars will be allocated to transit…
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Poettker Golf Classic Raises $61K for Big Brothers Big Sisters
The Poettker Annual Golf Classic, presented by Poettker Construction and Poettker Industrial Services, raised $61,000 benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois (BBBSIL). The golf classic was held Friday, July 25, 2025, at Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course in Okawville, Ill. Just surpassing its 12th year, Poettker’s annual golf classic has raised over $400,000…
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8 garden pond ideas for spaces big and small
The latest garden pond ideas include everything from contemporary designs with a modern edge to natural wildlife pools to encourage biodiversity. If you have a compact urban garden there are also smaller scale ideas that will work for you, such as a simple freestanding stone or concrete basin design. The style of pond you choose…
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My Big Announcement (Hint: First Time In Emily History…)
Today is an exclusive sneak peek for you readers before it’s blasted to the world. You see Sean Lowe, yes, the most likable former bachelor, and I have something to tell you. We’ve partnered up to launch my first line of sofas next week, called Room Service…with Wayfair, all made in America. First time in…
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Video | Big Carl lifts second giant dome into place at Hinkley Point C
Big Carl, the world’s largest crane, has lifted into place the 245-tonne dome of Hinkley Point C’s second reactor building. The 14m-tall dome closes the 44m-high reactor building. Work on Unit 2 was stopped during the pandemic. Although the second dome was lifted 18 months after the first, Unit 2 is further ahead thanks to…
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Hackitt: “Industry is making a big deal of Gateway 2 delays”
“What I fear most at this stage is that we will go backwards, and that would be a travesty because what I see in here is industry making a big deal of the delays that are currently taking place at Gateway 2. I recognise that, but I also recognise that they play their part in…
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Builders say One Big Beautiful Bill Act will fuel construction activity
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is opening the door for increased construction investment, but it may also deepen existing challenges tied to labor and supply. Unlike the Inflation Reduction Act, which concentrated its support on clean…