Tag: Station
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How to make a bee watering station for hot weather
Whether you have a garden or not, setting up a bee watering station this weekend is not only a fun, family-friendly, eco garden activity, but these spots will act as essential resources for our prize pollinators during dry, hot spells. “Bees need water not just to stay hydrated, but also to make food for their…
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Belfast Grand Central Station sets exemplar for Northern Ireland
“A stand-out entry that excels in innovation, scalability, and tangible outcomes. The well-executed approach showcases how digital tools can make a tangible impact on both project delivery and long-term operations. “This is clearly an exemplar project for the continued adoption of BIM and digital engineering within the Northern Ireland construction industry.” View the original article…
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Dog washing station ideas for clean pets and protected homes
While there’s no denying the joy that dogs can bring to a home, there’s equally no disputing the mud and mess they can traipse in after a walk. And although including a dog washing station in your utility or boot room is one option, you may not be able to create a permanent solution in…
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Silverthorne Fire Station to Open with Snow Retention System
When Summit Fire & EMS in Summit County, Colorado holds the grand opening of Station 10 in Silverthorne on June 4th, there likely won’t be snow on the ground. However, the roof on the new structure is ready for when the seasons change and Summit County experiences its annual yearly average of 264 inches of snowfall.* Installed…
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$1.3B San Diego border station snares new funding
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A new San Diego border station and road project got a boost April 15 with a $150 million INFRA Grant from the DOT. The $1.3 billion Otay Mesa East Port of Entry job entails building a new…
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Trump administration takes control of $7B Penn Station redevelopment
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The Trump administration has removed New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority from leadership of the $7 billion Penn Station redevelopment project, transferring control to Amtrak and the DOT, according to an April 17 news release. The…
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Chartered company helps Cambridgeshire fire station to become carbon neutral
CIOB chartered company Neville Special Projects has started work to upgrade St Neots Fire Station, Cambridgeshire, to provide a modern and sustainable facility for crews and the community. The firm is part of Neville Trust, a group of companies which this year celebrates its 150th anniversary. Making use of technology including heat pumps and solar…
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Yankee Stadium subway station escalator completed ahead of Opening Day
With the 2025 opening day in the books, Forte Construction Corp., a leading general contracting firm involved in significant transit and public works projects throughout downstate New York, successfully replaced two vital escalators that serve as the only free and accessible connection between the underground B/D trains and the elevated 4 train at the historic…
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CIOB members to get first look at Oxford station expansion
Kier is hosting a site visit and Q&A for CIOB members about its work on Oxford station. The project, to complete in August 2026, will see a new platform and western entrance, including replacement of Botley Road bridge, the current focus. Other plans include a new ticket office, waiting room, toilets, cafe and shops, plus…