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TikTokers promote the construction trades to young workers

Construction Dive

Savvy team-up A new strategic collaboration between TikTok, the Skilled Careers Coalition and SkillsUSA is looking to boost interest in skilled trades among Gen Z — those born between 1997 and 2012 — by tapping into the influence of creators on the popular platform.

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

2012 standard for walking surface safety, check out this comprehensive overview on the ANSI Webstore, webstore.ansi.org/standards/nfsi/ansinfsib1012012-1443377?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA9IC6BhA3EiwAsbltOMdpSLzOzGmvpNFftUAYOxdihJoO1Mk9thL_7OhTGF-s2jOU-B-UDRoCQHIQAvD_BwE

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Skanska’s Jimmy Mitchell Chairs Lifecycle Building Center

CCR Magazine

Mitchell, who helped establish LBCin 2011 and previously served as board chair from 2012-2015, brings his extensive sustainable construction expertise and commitment to this role. The prize is in collaboration with LBCs various partners in itsRebuildATL Coalition.

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Five tier ones sign up to best practice drive

The Construction Index

Robbie Blackhurst introduces his Centre for Construction Best Practice The Centre for Construction Best Practice has been set up by the man behind purchasing agency Procure Partnerships to promote collaboration, innovation and improved delivery standards in the industry.

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New weapon for late payment warriors

The Construction Index

Designed for the construction supply chain, GFTM enables companies to collaborate securely on payment risk, without revealing commercially sensitive information. Good For The Money, or GFTM, is a new online service that enables construction suppliers and subcontractors to expose bad payers.

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Opinion: How to fix the Building Safety Regulator

The Construction Index

Of course, the issues I’ve mentioned here only scratch the surface of this very complex issue, but with some carefully considered changes and government-sector collaboration, there must be a way to improve the current process. What we need now is clear guidance, consistent decision-making, and collaboration to make the system truly effective.

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Graham appointed to Manchester brewery regeneration

The Construction Index

Graham regional director Stephen Van den Hoek said: “Securing Gateway 2 approval is a significant milestone and reflects the collaborative effort between our teams to meet the highest standards of safety and design.