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Smaller construction projects covered by the San Jose labor agreement
23 December 2021 San Jose is expanding a labor agreement to smaller public works projects, raising questions about how the city measures the protection of workers from commercial interests.The city council voted 8-3 last week to approve…
Overview of the Global Glass Manufacturing Market to 2028
DUBLIN, 22 December 2021 / PRNewswire / - The "Global Glass Manufacturing Market Size, Share and Trend Analysis Report by Product (Packaging Glass, Flat Glass, Fiberglass), Application (Packaging, Construction, transportation), Region and…
Beloved North Texas Builder Dies From COVID-19 – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
A beloved North Texas builder with large-scale construction projects under his belt including AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field has died of COVID-19.The new home of the Texas Rangers dubbed Foreman Abel Gallegos'…
The school will draw on the UK construction workforce
Print and digital download photos availableA NEW industry-led construction school in the forest aims to address a "serious skills shortage" in the sector when it opens its doors to learners in the New Year. The team behind…
UK government apologizes for Grenfell Tower fire, then blames construction industry
During the Grenfell fire investigation, Jason Beer, QC, speaking on behalf of the Johnson government's Department for Leveling, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), issued a formal apology for a lack of oversight which he said allowed local…
Trillion dollar infrastructure bill could lead to more women in construction
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Biden’s trade policy is designed with political rewards in mind
The adjective that Joe Biden's administration invariably attaches to its trade policy is one of those political labels whose undeniable banality is its strength. The phrase "worker-centric" is like the "hard-working families" long…
Industry urged to adopt contractual clauses to manage market volatility
Due to Brexit, Covid-19 and various other factors, the construction industry has faced significant challenges impacting the timelines and costs of delivering projects. In particular, the scarcity and volatility of the prices of materials…
Global smart home industry to 2026
DUBLIN, December 7, 2021 / PRNewswire / - The report "Smart Home Market Research Report by Product, Technologies, Service, Deployment, and Region - Global Forecast to 2026 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" has been added to…
Australian NSW to build A $ 40million digital twin
Australia's New South Wales (NSW) is investing A $ 40 million in a digital space twin that will facilitate city planning and development in the country's most populous state. The digital twin brings together data sources from across…