Tag: National
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Leader calls construction labor crisis a ‘national security issue’
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. WASHINGTON — Shovels cannot break ground if no one’s there to hold them. Industry leaders stressed that takeaway at the Elevate 2025 conference on Sept. 4 in Washington, D.C., where George Guszcza, president and CEO of the…
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National Street Sweeper Test Highlights Microplastic Removal and Water Quality Impact
For the first time in over 25 years, a comprehensive, grant-funded national test of street sweeper performance took place the second week of July, marking a pivotal moment for the power sweeping industry. Designed and conducted by WSA’s Director, Ranger Kidwell-Ross, along with noted testing authority, Roger Sutherland, the testing process was administered by the…
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Command Alkon Executive Joins Concrete Industry Management National Steering Committee
Command Alkon Vice President of East Regional Sales Michael Hoagland has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) National Steering Committee. The CIM National Steering Committee is a coalition of industry leaders that partners with universities and local organizations to prepare students for careers in the concrete sector through…
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CGA Launches National Radio PSA for 8/11 Day Safety
Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the national association working to prevent damage to underground infrastructure, today released a new radio PSA to highlight the importance of contacting 811 before beginning digging projects. Nearly 200,000 times each year, buried power, water, internet, natural gas and other utility lines are damaged by digging, costing the U.S. $30 billion annually.…
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National Underground Asset Register minimum information specification proposed
The consultation reveals a further key development: while those using NUAR to ensure safe excavations will use the platform for free, asset owners uploading their data to NUAR will ultimately have to pay fees to cover the operational costs of the platform. The consultation document states: “Once NUAR is fully operational, undertakers will be able…
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Balfour and Morgan Sindall among five picked for £8bn National Grid partnership
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Alice Delahunty, president of National Grid Electricity Transmission, said: “Our ETP marks a bold shift in how we deliver vital electricity infrastructure. By adopting a regional, long-term approach, we’re giving our supply chain the certainty to invest in people, skills and innovation. It’s a key step in turning our RIIO-T3 investment ambitions into action and…
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Balfour and Morgan Sindall among five picked for £8bn National Grid partnership
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Alice Delahunty, president of National Grid Electricity Transmission, said: “Our ETP marks a bold shift in how we deliver vital electricity infrastructure. By adopting a regional, long-term approach, we’re giving our supply chain the certainty to invest in people, skills and innovation. It’s a key step in turning our RIIO-T3 investment ambitions into action and…
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National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Appoints New CEO
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has appointed Sheronda L. Carr as its new chief executive officer, effective July 7, 2025. Carr, an experienced association executive, takes the helm of the organization focused on workforce development and advocacy for women in the construction industry. Carr succeeds Interim Executive Director Velma Hart, who has…
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SkillBuild 2025 national finalists revealed
The top construction trainees and apprentices from across the UK have been announced following this year’s SkillBuild regional qualifiers. The regional qualifier finalists will progress to the SkillBuild 2025 national final on 19-20 November, delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). This year, more than 1,000 students battled it out across 10 construction trade categories…
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84 Lumber Again Recognized as National Preferred Partner by David Weekley Homes
84 Lumber was recognized for the sixth consecutive year on David Weekley Homes’ prestigious 21st annual National Preferred Partner List. The company earned its place among 118 distinguished competitors, marking another milestone achievement in 2025. This thorough process, guided by the National Preferred Partner Survey, assesses companies based on their performance in quality and customer…