Prioritizing Workplace Safety: National Safety Month and Trench Safety Month As June rolls around, it’s crucial to recognize and prioritize workplace safety. The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) and its Division of Occupational Safety and Health (IL OSHA) join the National Safety Council in acknowledging June as National Safety Month. This month-long campaign aims to…
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The Importance of Trench Safety: A Harrowing Rescue and its Lessons Introduction: Construction sites are known for their potential dangers, and ensuring the safety of workers should always be a top priority. A recent incident at a National City construction site serves as a stark reminder of the importance of trench safety. In a gripping…
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Deere & Company Appoints Jahmy Hindman as Senior Vice President to Drive Technological Advancements MOLINE, Ill., June 2, 2023 – Deere & Company, a global leader in agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment, has announced the appointment of Jahmy Hindman as senior vice president. Hindman, who currently serves as the chief technology officer (CTO) of Deere,…
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Holcim Alpena Plant Opens New Tire-Derived Fuel Facility, Paving the Way for Sustainable Energy Solutions The Holcim Alpena plant in Michigan, formerly known as Lafarge, is celebrating a significant milestone with the opening of its new whole-tire, co-processing facility. This $7.4 million initiative, supported by the state, marks a significant step towards cleaner and more…
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FCCI Insurance Group and NUCA Announce Partnership to Offer Exclusive Commercial Insurance Program Sarasota, Fla., and Fairfax, Va. – FCCI Insurance Group and the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) have joined forces to launch a new partnership, bringing an exclusive commercial insurance program to NUCA’s members. The collaboration, known as NUCA Choice, aims to provide…
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IKO Announces Construction of New Manufacturing Campus in Florida WILMINGTON DE, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – IKO, a global industry leader in roofing, waterproofing, and insulation, has confirmed its plans to construct a new manufacturing campus in Clay County, Florida. The $270 million project will feature an asphalt shingle production facility, an insulation board plant,…
DetailsMDU Resources Group Completes Spinoff of Knife River Corporation, Creating Two Independent Powerhouses BISMARCK, N.D., June 1, 2023 – MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE: MDU) has accomplished a significant milestone with the successful completion of the spinoff of its construction materials subsidiary, Knife River Corporation. This strategic move establishes Knife River as an independent, publicly…
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Expands SouthPoint Industrial Park with New Speculative Industrial Buildings In a strategic move to capitalize on favorable weather conditions, The Hollingsworth Companies has announced the commencement of construction on two new speculatively complete industrial buildings in Davie County, North Carolina. These facilities, designed for long-term lease by light manufacturing or distribution companies, are set to…
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Home Service Businesses Thrive Despite Economic Turmoil: Jobber’s 2023 Q1 Economic Report Reveals Promising Outlook Jobber, the leading provider of operations management software for Home Service businesses, has released its highly anticipated Home Service Economic Report: 2023 Q1 edition. The report offers valuable insights and proprietary data from over 200,000 professionals in the residential cleaning,…
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Builder Prime Secures Series A Funding Looks to Revolutionize Home Improvement Contractor Software Staten Island, N.Y. – Builder Prime, the all-in-one CRM, estimating, and project management platform for home improvement contractors, announced today that it has successfully raised Series A funding. The funding round was led by Blueprint Equity, a renowned investor in the construction-tech…
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