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CITB | March 20, 2020

The Construction Industry Training Board has pledged to do all it can to offer coronavirus support to construction workers, apprentices and trainees. The CITB has closed four National Construction Colleges and cancelled spring roadshows. The spring roadshows are being replaced by a series of online webinar alternatives. All training at NCC sites at Bircham Newton, Erith, Inchinnan and Kings Norton ended on Tuesday, with full closure planned for today, allowing time for trainees to arrange to lea...

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SEAM Group | February 14, 2022

SEAM Group, a global leader in energized asset performance working with some of the world's largest brands, announced the strategic acquisition of Electrical Engineering & Service, Co. (EESCO) based out of Holbrook, Mass. EESCO specializes in electrical power systems, commissioning, testing, evaluation, repairs, and maintenance. EESCO is accredited by the International Electrical Testing Association (NETA), a trade association dedicated to improving electrical testing stan...

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Vulcan Materials Company | August 28, 2021

Vulcan Materials Company today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of U.S. Concrete.Tom Hill, Chairman and CEO of Vulcan Materials Company, said, "Today is an important milestone as we welcome U.S. Concrete and its talented team to Vulcan while also taking the next step forward in our growth and value creation strategy. With our complementary footprints and shared commitment to innovation and operational excellence, Vulcan will have enhanced scale within our...

PBC Today | March 18, 2020

UK construction and civil engineering is one of the least prepared industries to work from home, figures released by Leesman show. Leesman has surveyed more than 700,000 employees worldwide. Of the 19,906 of those working in the UK construction and civil engineering space within its index, 49% have no home working experience, compared with 52% of overall respondents globally. Many British businesses have released Covid-19 contingency plans including compulsory home working policies, and some hav...