Tag: building
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Skanska USA Building Promotes Pasciuto to Atlanta VP
Skanska, a leading construction and development firm, announces Mark Pasciuto as the new Vice President/Account Manager for its Atlanta building operations. In this role, Mark will play a pivotal role in the continued strategic growth of Skanska’s market presence throughout Metro-Atlanta and maintain operational excellence to achieve both client satisfaction and successful project delivery. An…
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Trump orders FDA to help speed building of new drug factories
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The Food and Drug Administration should look for ways to streamline regulations on new U.S. drug manufacturing facilities to speed their completion and boost domestic supply, under an executive order signed Monday by President Donald…
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Building Canada’s international talent pool
A Few Good Lads founder Matt Roberts is helping foreign workers navigate Canada’s construction industry. By Ian Weinfass. Canada’s construction industry is currently bracing itself for the impact of US president Donald Trump’s tariffs – but it’s also wrestling with a skills shortage, and needs another 85,000 workers by 2033, according to industry body BuildForce Canada. Like…
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Foundation Drain: Essential Building Protection
Your home is more than just a place to live, it represents a major investment. This is why it is vital to keep the base of the building dry and avoid damage that could harm the entire structure. Often overlooked, foundations play a vital role in preserving your property. A functional foundation drain and a…
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Legrand Partners with KODE Labs on Smart Building Tech
Legrand®, a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructures, today announced the launch of the Wattstopper i3 Platform, a next-generation lighting and building intelligence solution powered by KODE Labs, a global leader of advanced smart building technology. The partnership positions Legrand to lead the lighting controls industry into a new era of unified experiences, seamless integrations,…
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Garden wall building regulations: When do they apply?
If you’re planning to build a new garden wall, it’s tempting to think you can just get on and build it without too much paperwork, afterall, it’s just a garden wall. Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple and in some circumstances garden walls are subject to building regulations and require approval from the local authority.…
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Garden wall building regulations: When do they apply?
If you’re planning to build a new garden wall, it’s tempting to think you can just get on and build it without too much paperwork, afterall, it’s just a garden wall. Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple and in some circumstances garden walls are subject to building regulations and require approval from the local authority.…
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Expert Tips to Tackle Alaska’s Home Building Challenges
Understanding the Alaskan Environment Before You Build Building a home in Alaska is an exciting adventure, but it comes with environmental realities that demand careful planning. Harsh winters, extreme temperature swings, and varying soil conditions present distinct challenges that differ sharply from construction in the Lower 48. Before even breaking ground, future homeowners must understand…
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Building the Future: Inside China’s Cutting-Edge Construction Innovations
In a recent conversation with three experts from the China Construction Third Engineering Bureau, Mr. Pei Yijun, Dr. Yang Hui, and Ms. Liu Jiao, I had the opportunity to explore two breakthrough innovations that are reshaping high-rise construction and building services integration in China. The two technologies we discussed were the Intelligent Micro Bump Jacking…
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HACIA’s 2024 Impact Report: How one organization is building a more inclusive construction industry
For more than 40 years, the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) has been a voice for equity in Illinois’ construction ecosystem. From advocating for policy change to helping small and diverse-owned businesses build capacity and access opportunity, HACIA’s impact is tangible — and growing. Today, as industries grapple with workforce shortages, supply chain demands…