Tag: initiative
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Epicore and REUS Cares Roll Out Heat Safety Tech Initiative
Epicore Biosystems has introduced a new wearable hydration device, the Connected Hydration Armband, alongside a partnership with REUS Cares to deploy the technology among agricultural workers in Latin America. The lightweight, reusable armband monitors sweat, electrolytes, fluid loss, skin temperature and movement. Using this data, it provides real-time rehydration alerts tailored to individual workers, aiming…
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Leadership initiative launched for women in construction
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Industry experts and the West of England Combined Authority are backing the launch of a new leadership programme for women. The Women in Leadership programme is designed to strengthen and diversify leadership pipelines in construction and related industries. Delivered by networking programme Think Circle and training provider The Coders Guild, the initiative offers a 12-week…
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CIOB signs up to support new London green skills initiative
“At its heart is the principle that construction organisations must embed both inclusion and sustainability, develop their teams so that they have the green and other future skills that they will need to compete as modern professionals, and act as role models in our industry, which is all closely aligned with the focused themes in…
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Bechtel, AFSP launch suicide prevention initiative
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Seventeen months after Bechtel pledged $7 million to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the team is launching a branding campaign paired with a suicide prevention toolkit for contractors, it shared with Construction Dive. Hard Hat Courage,…
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Bechtel, AFSP launch suicide prevention initiative
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Seventeen months after Bechtel pledged $7 million to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the team is launching a branding campaign paired with a suicide prevention toolkit for contractors, it shared with Construction Dive. Hard Hat Courage,…
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In pictures | Construction charity backs homelessness initiative
An eco-friendly home for formerly homeless adults has been delivered through support from construction industry charity Crash. The Stepping Stones accommodation project has been officially opened by Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter (WFCNS). The six-bedroom property in Leytonstone is a former run-down Victorian house which has been transformed into a sustainable home for individuals moving…
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PMI Launches Women of PMI Initiative to Support Inclusion
Plumbing Manufacturers International has created Women of PMI, a new program to celebrate, honor and support women PMI members in the plumbing manufacturing industry. The program provides valuable networking opportunities, information to help develop career and leadership skills, and a platform to highlight the accomplishments of women PMI members. The first Women of PMI program will be…
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Manitowoc, MGX & Aspen Launch Veteran PTSD Initiative
Manitowoc, MGX Equipment Services, and Aspen Equipment are working together to raise funds for Camp Hope, an interim housing program in Houston, Texas, where veterans can receive free treatment to relieve the effects of combat trauma. Manitowoc’s VERG (Veteran Employee Resource Group) is leading the effort, dubbed “Empowering Warriors & Raising Hope,” reflecting an internal commitment…
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sign up for the Information Management Initiative
Nima stated: “The initiative is aiming to build sector-transforming capabilities in applying emerging digital technologies such as AI, IoT and digital twins. The need to expand and apply the latest digital capabilities was highlighted in the government’s Comprehensive Spending Review last week. It is important, therefore, that organisation leaders start to champion the development of…