Tag: steel
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Carhartt Awards “Steel Apple” & Donates $150K to Skilled Trades
To highlight the important role of young talent in skilled industries, Carhartt today unveiled its inaugural “Steel Apple” awards, a new initiative to honor educators shapingthe next generation of skilled trade workers. The awards are an extension of Carhartt’s “For the Love of Labor” program – an ongoing initiative that supports nonprofit organizations as they…
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British Steel closure: trade body in plea for ‘swift resolution’
The main trade association representing the structural steel sector in the UK said “it is dearly hoped” that the government and the Chinese owner of British Steel will reach an agreement to invest in new electric arc furnaces and secure the future of the business. Last week, British Steel launched a consultation that could result…
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Women in Concrete: Jacqueline Pruitt founder and owner of Marvella Steel Placers
Jacqueline Pruitt is the visionary founder and owner of Marvella Steel Placers, a standout female- and Black-owned rebar installation company in Los Angeles County. Hailing from Long Beach, Jacqueline exemplifies leadership, innovation, and resilience in an industry traditionally dominated by men. Since its founding in 2016, Marvella Steel Placers has expanded its footprint to collaborate…
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What the Steel and Aluminum Tariff Could Mean for Construction
In an effort to protect America’s steel and aluminum industries, on February 11, President Trump signed proclamations to close loopholes, restoring a “true” 25 percent tariff on steel, raising the tariff from 10 to 25 percent on aluminum. As quickly as President Trump addressed these tariffs on what are vitally imported construction materials, it didn’t…
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How Steel Commercial Buildings Reduce Insurance Costs
In today’s competitive business landscape, every penny counts. One often overlooked area for potential savings is commercial insurance. While it’s a necessary expense, there are ways to mitigate those costs, and choosing the right building material plays a significant role. Steel commercial buildings offer a compelling case for lower insurance premiums thanks to a combination…
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Contractors brace for steel, aluminum tariff impacts
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Tariffs on steel and aluminum could do more than curb imports — they could put the brakes on construction activity, too. President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Feb. 10 implementing 25% tariffs on all steel and…
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McAlpine to build electric arc furnace at Port Talbot steelworks
Tata Steel’s EAF project lead, Peter Jones, added: “We’re delighted to confirm the appointment of Sir Robert McAlpine to support us on this once-in-a-generation investment project. Our new arc furnace will be one of the largest and most sophisticated of its kind in the world, so it is important that we work with highly skilled…
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Home help with light-gauge steelwork
Wavensmere Homes’ Nightingale Quarter in Derby features light-gauge steel framing A new light-gauge steel specification offers help for housebuilders looking to accelerate delivery. By Nick Barrett. Modern methods of construction (MMC) will be invaluable in tackling the UK’s housing shortages, and light-gauge steel will have a key role to play. Pioneers of MMC have of…