Tag: tumble
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Construction starts tumble 20.5% amid megaproject pullback
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A slowdown in megaproject kickoffs caused overall groundbreaking momentum to cool down in November, according to Dodge Construction Network. Total construction starts fell 20.5% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.22 trillion. The reversal…
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Watchdog orders thousands to stop using heat pump tumble dryers
The UK’s product safety regulator has ordered 17,000 heat pump tumble dryer owners to stop using their appliances immediately following a serious fire risk. Heat pump tumble dryers have become a popular energy-efficient choice in modern homes and renovations. However, this recall underscores the ongoing challenge of ensuring appliance safety while meeting energy efficiency goals,…