Tag: support
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Sustainable Mattresses That Support Healthier Urban Living
In today’s fast-paced urban environments, sustainability is no longer just a trend—it’s a necessity. From green buildings to energy-efficient appliances, eco-conscious choices are now shaping the way we live. But one area often overlooked in the conversation about sustainable urban living is where we spend nearly a third of our lives: our beds. Choosing the…
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Parents Support Trade Careers – Research and Careers in Trades Week
Backed by strong bipartisan support, career and technical education programs are flourishing, and careers are projected to experience faster-than-average job growth from 2023 to 2033. They also offer earning potential that exceeds the median wage across all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). It is, perhaps for these reasons, that 89%…
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In pictures | Mace turns projects red to support care leavers charity
Mace turned some of its major projects red for a day in support of Become, the national charity for children in care and care leavers. Mace is delivering a £330m restoration of Manchester City Council Town Hall (Image: Richard Storey) The Go Red for Become campaign lit up projects across the country on 13 March.…
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Siemens opens Fort Worth manufacturing hub to support AI infrastructure boom
Siemens has officially marked the opening of its $190 million electrical equipment manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas with a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony. A part of the company’s Smart Infrastructure business, the site is responsible for creating reliable and efficient electrical equipment such as low voltage switchboards necessary to meet the demand from the booming…
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Mental Health and Substance Misuse Support in Apprenticeship Programs
John Burcaw, Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Academic Education at the Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest (FTIUM), has been a driving force in integrating mental health and substance misuse education into apprenticeship programs. FTIUM is affiliated with District Council #82 of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT). His approach…
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5 Gripping Ways Our Partnership Boosts Academy Support
84 Lumber and The Home Builders Institute (HBI) are joining forces on a new national partnership that will enhance HBI’s BuildStrong Academies, a network of community-based trade schools designed to prepare individuals for successful careers in the residential construction industry. With a shared commitment to workforce development, HBI and 84 Lumber aim to provide critical…
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Granite sees ‘tremendous support’ for IIJA from Washington
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A contractor that counts the lion’s share of its construction revenue from public dollars isn’t fretting about regime change in Washington. Despite the Trump administration pausing disbursements for government grants and then ignoring court orders to unfreeze…
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Plans4Less Pledges Support to Rebuild Southern California
Plans4Less.com announces a “Plan” for helping California residents and business owners rebuild, offering discounts on their services while donating a portion of all sales to the California Fire Fund. As a leader in Reprographics and Blueprinting services, Plans4Less is dedicated to making a significant impact in the rebuilding efforts. Free Shipping: All clients will receive…
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5 ways builders say Trump can support construction
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction executives will be watching how President Donald Trump’s second administration plans to handle certain industry challenges that have plagued progress for some time. To support construction growth, the Associated General Contractors of America recently outlined five…
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Autodesk Construction Cloud Workflows to Support ISO 19650
Autodesk deepens support of construction companies across the globe with new workflows that empower design and construction firms to comply with ISO 19650 standards; customers can now choose to primarily store their project data in Europe. Standardization across the construction industries allows teams to build more efficiently and create stronger collaboration among all project and…