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Demystifying the Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Asphalt Plants
Demystifying the Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Asphalt Plants Understanding what happens behind the gates at an asphalt plant can dispel many misconceptions. This article explores the inner workings of asphalt plants, looking at their environmental and community impacts, and the...
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Exploring the Science of Measurement on World Metrology Day
Exploring the Science of Measurement on World Metrology Day On the occasion of World Metrology Day on May 20, 2024, we invited Bruno Martin, Director Quality Management & Director Metrology at Minebea Intec, for an expert interview. In this interview, Bruno Martin sheds light on the fundamental...
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Trimble to showcase Surveying Solutions at DCW and GeoBusiness
Trimble to showcase Surveying Solutions at DCW and GeoBusiness Trimble is set to attend Digital Construction Week and GEO Business taking place at London’s ExCel, with the global technology company set to bring its construction and surveying solutions to the exhibition at Stand D250-300.. Trimble ha...
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Italian Concrete Sector celebrates optimism and investment after GIC 2024
Italian Concrete Sector celebrates optimism and investment after GIC 2024 GIC 2024, Europe’s premier concrete industry event, broke records, unveiled diverse innovation, and demonstrated unwavering optimism and commitment towards sustainability, driving the sector towards a vibrant and resilient fut...
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Volvo Masters 2024 crowns its best Volvo Technician Winners
Volvo Masters 2024 crowns its best Volvo Technician Winners A global competition to find the very best of the best Volvo technicians has concluded after a 12-month endurance test of skills, knowledge, stamina and teamwork across all elements of aftersales operations. The team from Volvo dealer KSS K...
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B2W Customer Innovation Award Winners announced by Trimble
B2W Customer Innovation Award Winners announced by Trimble Trimble has announced the winners of the 2024 B2W Customer Innovation Awards(opens in a new window) for North American heavy civil contractors. Bituminous Roadways, Gulf Operators and Sherwood Companies are recognized for their Return on Inv...
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Liebherr’s new Online Used Equipment Platform powered by Krank
Liebherr’s new Online Used Equipment Platform powered by Krank Liebherr, in collaboration with Krank technology, has announced the launch of its own hosted digital platform, the Used Equipment Marketplace, specifically tailored for selected product segments. This initiative is a first for a ma...
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Harness the future mobility at the Unconference Mobility Camp
Harness the future mobility at the Unconference Mobility Camp Get ready to mark your calendars because Mobility Camp is making its much-anticipated return! That’s right, the volunteer-run ‘Unconference’ is back for its 7th year! Mobility Camp is coming to York on Friday 20th September, and it...
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Enter the JCB Tracked Excavator Operator Competition
Enter the JCB Tracked Excavator Operator Competition All bets are off as JCB gives the UK’s best tracked excavator operator the chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to Las Vegas. JCB is looking for an operator with the X Factor during the JCB UK Operator Challenge. The winner will be crowned JCB...
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AtkinsRéalis takes on I-75 Interchange in Florida to Transform Traffic
AtkinsRéalis takes on I-75 Interchange in Florida to Transform Traffic AtkinsRéalis, a globally integrated professional services and project management powerhouse, has once again demonstrated its engineering prowess by securing a prestigious contract with the Florida Department of Transportation (FD...
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Metso announces diesel-electric Lokotrack EC Crusher Range
Metso announces diesel-electric Lokotrack EC Crusher Range Metso’s Lokotrack® EC range brings a new diesel-electric power line to the aggregates market. All the process functions of the range are electric, significantly reducing the use of hydraulic oil needed in the crushing operations. All Lokotra...
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Volvo Construction Equipment leading Sustainable Change
Volvo Construction Equipment leading Sustainable Change VolvoCE is leading sustainable change by disclosing the industry’s most extensive catalogue of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) reports – making it easy for customers to take active steps to reduce their environmental impact. The reports co...
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DANNAR High-Power Bi-Directional Solutions set for ACT Expo 2024
DANNAR High-Power Bi-Directional Solutions set for ACT Expo 2024 DANNAR, a global leader in clean energy technology and the pioneer of the Mobile Power Station® category – is revealing its latest MPS platform option at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo (ACT Expo), North America’s premier...
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Cemex introduces Vialayer Asphalt Solution to improve durability of Urban Roads
Cemex introduces Vialayer Asphalt Solution to improve durability of Urban Roads Global building materials solutions supplier Cemex has introduced Vialayer, an advanced Asphalt solution that improves the durability of urban roads to help strengthen surfaces against the growing problem of potholes, de...
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Revolutionary DJI Zenmuse H30 pushes the boundaries of Aerial Visuals
Revolutionary DJI Zenmuse H30 pushes the boundaries of Aerial Visuals DJI, the world’s leader in civil drone technology has released the DJI Zenmuse H30 Series. This marks the first time that DJI has pushed the boundaries of the enterprise payload, delivering visuals night or day with clearer...
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Aggregate Industries invests £9m for brand new Ammann Asphalt Plant in Staffordshire
Aggregate Industries invests £9m for brand new Ammann Asphalt Plant in Staffordshire Aggregate Industries has opened a brand new asphalt plant to serve Staffordshire and the surrounding areas as part of a £9m investment. The Cauldon plant in the Staffordshire Moorlands is based next to the company’s...
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Submit your Entry for the London Construction Awards 2024
Submit your Entry for the London Construction Awards 2024 The countdown is on to submit your entries for the London Construction Awards 2024! The deadline for all submissions is 5pm June 7th. The London Construction Awards celebrates the major achievements, developments, and innovations that have sh...
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Mitigating Standing Water with KerbDrain on the Toneway Corridor Project
Mitigating Standing Water with KerbDrain on the Toneway Corridor Project Posing a major pinch point on the Taunton highway network in Somerset, the Toneway Corridor Capacity Improvement Scheme was a major transport project that was conceived toto increase the capacity at the Toneway Creech Castle ju...
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Three new Liebherr Mobile Cranes for Mantovani Global Services in Italy
Three new Liebherr Mobile Cranes for Mantovani Global Services in Italy Italian customer Mantovani Global Services Srl purchased a Liebherr LTM 1150-5.3. The new mobile crane successfully rounds off crane hire company’s fleet and is lined up next to an LTM 1100-5.2 and an LTM 1250-5.1. The 150-tonne...
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Kubota introduces new Compact Telehandler to expands Materials Handling range
Kubota introduces new Compact Telehandler to expands Materials Handling range Kubota (UK) Ltd has launched its first telehandler, seeking to provide a wider range of machinery solutions for Construction and associated industries. Called the KTH4815-2, the compact machine boasts an overall width of 1...
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Senior Legal and Finance Experts unveil plans for Legal AI Spend and Innovation
Senior Legal and Finance Experts unveil plans for Legal AI Spend and Innovation Senior in-house legal and finance department leaders across industries reveal differing plans for future legal and legal AI spend, but share commitment to seeking innovation and new ways to add value Burford Capital, the...
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Ambitious 13km Himalayan Tunnel Project relies on Two Vögele Pavers
Ambitious 13km Himalayan Tunnel Project relies on Two Vögele Pavers India’s most ambitious tunnel construction project is currently in progress in the heart of the inaccessible mountain range: With a length of approximately 13 km, the Zoji-La Tunnel will provide a weather-independent connection betw...
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German Bionic Holistic 360° Human Augmentation Platform set for VivaTech 2024
German Bionic Holistic 360° Human Augmentation Platform set for VivaTech 2024 This year at VivaTech, German Bionic unveils its comprehensive 360° Human Augmentation Platform. The user-centred ecosystem integrates the latest versions of the Apogee series e-exoskeletons together with German Bionic OS...
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Bobcat Excavator modified with Remote Control for Ventilation Shaft Work in Sweden
Bobcat Excavator modified with Remote Control for Ventilation Shaft Work in Sweden A new Bobcat E88 8.9 tonne mini-excavator has been specially modified in Sweden with a number of features including remote control, for work on building ventilation shafts for the Förbifart Stockholm (Stockholm Bypass...
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CDE EvoWash Technology enhances Manufactured Sand Production across Turkey
CDE EvoWash Technology enhances Manufactured Sand Production across Turkey Turkey has vast natural sand resources, but the industry is facing permit restrictions which is impacting on the availability of natural sand. This, in turn, is driving ready mix firms to get creative with the production of c...
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48 Volt DC Converter for Harsh Environments introduced by Eaton
48 Volt DC Converter for Harsh Environments introduced by Eaton Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced it is now offering a higher power version of its low-voltage 48-volt DC/DC converter for commercial and off-highway vehicles that is designed to withstand the harsh environments...
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Iteris to spearhead Intelligent Transportation Project in Cebu
Iteris to spearhead Intelligent Transportation Project in Cebu Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced it has been chosen to support the selection and deployment of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies in Me...
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Sheba Microsystems announces the first Autofocus Automotive Camera
Sheba Microsystems announces the first Autofocus Automotive Camera Sheba Microsystems Inc., a leader in MEMS technologies, today announced the launch of Sharp-7, the world’s first autofocus automotive camera. It is the first time Sheba is offering an automotive-specific solution, incorporating an au...
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Hytera celebrates ICCAs Award 2024 for Interconnected MCS and TETRA Systems
Hytera celebrates ICCAs Award 2024 for Interconnected MCS and TETRA Systems Hytera Communications, a leading global provider of professional communication technologies and solutions, was honoured with ICCAs 2024 Award of “Best use of critical communications in industrial, manufacturing, mining resou...
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Isuzu developing Autonomous Logistics Business with $30m investment in Gatik
Isuzu developing Autonomous Logistics Business with $30m investment in Gatik Isuzu Motors Limited and Gatik AI, Inc. have agreed to further enhance the development of the North American autonomous driving business. Isuzu will invest US$30 million in Gatik, forging a strong partnership between the tw...
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Arabian Chemical Terminals Abu Dhabi is Open for Business
Arabian Chemical Terminals Abu Dhabi is Open for Business Arabian Chemical Terminals LLC in Abu Dhabi is proud to announce the start of operations at its newly built chemical tank storage terminal in Khalifa Port, Abu Dhabi, UAE. The terminal is the first commercial chemical tank farm of its kind in...
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A Guide to Asphalt Production Plant Operation
A Guide to Asphalt Production Plant Operation Asphalt plants play an indispensable role in road construction and maintenance, churning out the asphalt mix that paves our highways, city streets, and parking lots. Understanding how these plants operate is essential for contractors, engineers, investor...
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TinyMobileRobots announces Data Logging for all TinySurveyor Robots
TinyMobileRobots announces Data Logging for all TinySurveyor Robots TinyMobileRobots, a Danish-based robotics company and innovator in surveying technology, is proud to announce the release of App version 9.9.0 and Robot Software version 9.9.6 for all TinySurveyor robots, scheduled for the 13th of M...
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Workplace Compliance and Site Safety Protocols
Workplace Compliance and Site Safety Protocols Compliance in a workplace encompasses a vast range of areas, from electrical and mechanical systems to pressure and waste systems, utilities, HSE and much more. Workplace health and safety compliance is required across any facility that’s governed...
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SMT set to promote Future Construction Site Transition at Hillhead 2024
SMT set to promote Future Construction Site Transition at Hillhead 2024 SMT, the authorised dealer for Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) in Great Britain, will return to Hillhead 2024 with a renewed focus on net zero and guiding customers’ transition towards construction sites of the future, t...
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Yunex Traffic to unveil new Sustainable Actis Traffic Signal Range at Traffex
Yunex Traffic to unveil new Sustainable Actis Traffic Signal Range at Traffex Yunex Traffic will be exhibiting a range of innovative and intelligent solutions at this year’s Traffex exhibition. With the widest end-to-end portfolio of intelligent traffic solutions, the company will be demonstrating h...
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Bobcat to debut new machinery at Hillhead
Bobcat to debut new machinery at Hillhead Bobcat is showing new products for the first time at the Hillhead 2024 Exhibition in Hillhead Quarry in Buxton in the UK from 25-27 June 2024. They include the Super Compact TL25.60 telehandler, the T86 compact track loader and the S650 skid-steer loader. Th...
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HS2 Bromford Tunnel portal completed by Balfour Beatty VINCI
HS2 Bromford Tunnel portal completed by Balfour Beatty VINCI Balfour Beatty VINCI has completed the excavation of the 22 metre deep west portal for HS2, marking a leap forward on work to build the 3.5 mile Bromford Tunnel bringing high speed trains into Birmingham. The portal at Washwood Heath has b...
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Danfoss new Boston Antistatic Hoses enhance Oil and Petroleum Safety
Danfoss new Boston Antistatic Hoses enhance Oil and Petroleum Safety Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its Boston by Danfoss EHP530 and EHP531 antistatic hoses. Designed for oil, fuel, and gas transfer applications, the hoses increase safety, reliability, and ease of use. Suitable for suction and...
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KfW IPEX-Bank boosts Transition with UK Offshore Transmission Asset Finance
KfW IPEX-Bank boosts Transition with UK Offshore Transmission Asset Finance KfW IPEX-Bank has taken a significant step towards supporting the UK’s transition to net zero by arranging and providing funding for a portfolio of operational offshore transmission assets (OFTOs). Acting as the Sole Underwr...
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MY DEVELON Digital Platform launched to Manage Construction Equipment
MY DEVELON Digital Platform launched to Manage Construction Equipment To meet increased demand, DEVELON, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has introduced the latest iteration of its fleet management system – MY DEVELON: a new digital platform for managing construction equipment. “Using t...
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Extech reveals latest Test and Measurements Tools
Extech reveals latest Test and Measurements Tools In an exciting development for professionals in the electrical, HVAC, and industrial sectors, Extech has just announced the launch of its new series of measurement tools. This latest offering includes the advanced EX-series of mustimeters and clamp m...
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EIB invests €160m for upgrade to Palma de Mallorca Airport Terminal
EIB invests €160m for upgrade to Palma de Mallorca Airport Terminal The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Aena have signed a substantial €160 million loan agreement to finance the upgrade of the passenger terminal at Palma de Mallorca International Airport. This project, a strategic component of th...
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AXIAN Group Champions Sustainability and Leadership in Africa
AXIAN Group Champions Sustainability and Leadership in Africa AXIAN Group, a prominent pan-African conglomerate operating across five sectors, including energy and telecommunications, has intensified its commitment to fostering positive impact in Africa. The company has taken on a significant leader...
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PD Developments expands fleet with Hyundai HW150A CR Wheeled Excavator
PD Developments expands fleet with Hyundai HW150A CR Wheeled Excavator Manchester-based groundworks and civil engineering specialist contractor PD Developments, led by Damian O’Grady and Paul Lackey, has enhanced its operational capabilities with the addition of an HD Hyundai Construction Equipment...
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Measuring Fine Particles inside High-Temperature Chimneys in Real-time
Measuring Fine Particles inside High-Temperature Chimneys in Real-time A newly developed technology has now made it possible to measure fine particle levels in challenging conditions, breaking the reliance on international technologies for such measurements. This pre-processing technology enables th...
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London-based Reston Waste invests £2m in brand new JCB Waste Handling Fleet
London-based Reston Waste invests £2m in brand new JCB Waste Handling Fleet A leading independent skip hire and waste management company has invested in machines worth more than £2 million – making its fleet exclusively JCB. Purchased by London-based Reston Waste, the new models include JCB 42...
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I4B the Main Equity Investor of landmark R4WO PPP Project in Belgium
I4B the Main Equity Investor of landmark R4WO PPP Project in Belgium The Belgian Infrastructure Fund is proud to announce its participation in the successful closing of the R4WO project, a public-private partnership (PPP) initiated by the Flemish region to upgrade the R4 West and East ring road. I4B...
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Empowering STEM Education with an xTool P2 Laser Cutter
Empowering STEM Education with an xTool P2 Laser Cutter In today’s educational landscape, the demand for effective STEM teaching methods is more pressing than ever. Educators constantly seek engaging tools and activities to foster student learning and skill development without sacrificing enjo...
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3t secures US$100m for Safety-Critical Training, Learning Technology and Simulation
3t secures US$100m for Safety-Critical Training, Learning Technology and Simulation 3t, the market-leading provider of safety-critical sector training, learning technology, and simulation solutions, achieves a significant milestone by raising USD $100mn through a successful bond issuance. The new fu...
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9 essential tips to be a great Articulated Hauler Operator
9 essential tips to be a great Articulated Hauler Operator An efficient articulated hauler operator combines technical expertise, safety and situational awareness with effective communication and a commitment to productivity. In this article Scottish Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) manufacturer Rokbak...
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Kapsch TrafficCom awarded Tolling Maintenance Contract for Oresund Bridge
Kapsch TrafficCom awarded Tolling Maintenance Contract for Oresund Bridge Kapsch TrafficCom has signed a new maintenance contract for the iconic Oresund Bridge that connects Denmark and Sweden. The contract is set to run from February 2026 until January 2031 and has a base volume of slightly above E...
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Impossible Metals tests UAV for Deep Sea Minerals Harvesting
Impossible Metals tests UAV for Deep Sea Minerals Harvesting Impossible Metals announced fully autonomous deep-water operations at a depth of one mile by its Eureka II AUV. This historic test represents the first ever deep-water dive by an autonomous vehicle designed specifically for deep sea minera...
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PlusProtect AI Technology enhances Next Generation Safety Systems
PlusProtect AI Technology enhances Next Generation Safety Systems Plus, a leading provider of highly automated and autonomous driving software solutions, announced today the launch of a new and breakthrough technology offering called PlusProtect™. PlusProtect is AI-based software that enhance...
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Continental introduces Cross-Domain High-Performance Computer in a Car
Continental introduces Cross-Domain High-Performance Computer in a Car Continental announced today that it has implemented a cross-domain High-Performance Computer (HPC) in a car. For the first time, hosting cockpit and additional vehicle functions such as driving safety and automated parking, inclu...
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Steering Towards Safety in Mozambique with HGV Driving Training
Steering Towards Safety in Mozambique with HGV Driving Training In Mozambique, a transformative road safety initiative has significantly elevated the professional standards of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers, thanks to the collaborative efforts of several international bodies. This initiative, sup...
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The Development of Elastic Energy Storage Devices
The Development of Elastic Energy Storage Devices The joint research team, led by Dr. Chanwoo Yang and Researcher Seong Ju Park from Korea Institute of Industrial Technology(KITECH), along with Prof. Jin Kon Kim and Dr. Keon-Woo Kim from POSTECH, has successfully developed a compact energy storage d...
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Construction giants band together for biggest Startup Competition
Construction giants band together for biggest Startup Competition The Construction Startup Competition 2024, the biggest competition, network, and platform for startups in the construction and cleantech industries is now up and running. Prominent industry giants and venture capital firms Cemex Ventu...
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Digital Technologies are Transforming British Highways
Digital Technologies are Transforming British Highways The publication of National Highways ‘Strategic Road Network Initial Report’ confirms the aim of making greater use of digital technologies within the highways sector, as well as the goal to cut carbon and focus efforts on maintaining existing a...
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Making Construction Sites Safer and Keeping Workers Safe
Making Construction Sites Safer and Keeping Workers Safe Construction sites are inherently risky environments. Every year, numerous accidents occur, some leading to severe injuries or even fatalities. However, many of these incidents are preventable with the right safety measures in place. Here, we...
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