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“Agreeing to do it in four weeks must’ve been a moment of madness”: Inside the team that built the UK’s furlough scheme

“Agreeing to do it in four weeks must’ve been a moment of madness”: Inside the team that built the UK’s furlough scheme In late March, Mark Denney received an unusual call from a senior policy official in Number 11. “They said ‘we’ve…Read More… The post “Agreeing to do it in four weeks must’ve been a moment of madness”: Inside the team that built the UK’s furlough scheme appeared first on Mining Technology | Mining News and Views Updated Daily. See Original Article MLPA awards scholarships to 13 students The Missouri Limestone Producers Association (MLPA) award recognizes the accomplishments of outstanding high school seniors, with each recipient earning a scholarship for the 2020-21 academic year. The post MLPA awards scholarships to 13 students appeared first on Pit & Quarry. See Original Article Global Mined Anthracite Coal Market (2019 to 2027) – Impact of COVID-19 Some of the key factors propelling market growth are mounting execution of IOT in anthracite coal mi...

Taylor Wimpey builds war chest for land grab

Taylor Wimpey builds war chest for land grab House-builder Taylor Wimpey has raised £522m from investors to buy new land. See Original Article Construction Safety Tips | ConstructConnect Originally published on June 8, 2016. Last updated on June 12, 2020. Let ConstructConnect provide you a few construction site safety tips for workers and employers. See Original Article AIA releases 3D office models for reducing risk of COVID-19 The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has released strategies and 3D models for office spaces and retail stores that can help employers and businesses reopen more safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design strategies provide a holistic approach to modifying stores and offices using a 17-point architectural, engineering, and administrative framework based on recent COVID-19 public health information. The post AIA releases 3D office models for reducing risk of COVID-19 appeared first on Construction Specifier. See Original Article A...

Spirit of Faith Continuing to Provide During Pandemic, Food and Household Supply Distribution Monday – WLDS-WEAI News

Spirit of Faith Continuing to Provide During Pandemic, Food and Household Supply Distribution Monday – WLDS-WEAI News Spirit of Faith Continuing to Provide During Pandemic, Food and Household Supply Distribution Monday  WLDS-WEAI News See Original Article UMKC decides to demolish apartment building with extensive water damage, mold – WDAF FOX4 Kansas City UMKC decides to demolish apartment building with extensive water damage, mold  WDAF FOX4 Kansas City See Original Article Buildings damaged in Minneapolis, St. Paul after riots – Minneapolis Star Tribune Buildings damaged in Minneapolis, St. Paul after riots  Minneapolis Star Tribune See Original Article Tips on how to prepare for and cleanup after flooding and water damage The local flood experts with AdvantaClean have some tips about how homeowners can prepare for the storm season ahead and handle any problems that may come from flooding and water damage. See Original Article Mold Inhibi...

Airports Ponder Short and Long-Term Implications of COVID-19

Airports Ponder Short and Long-Term Implications of COVID-19 The design team for Pittsburgh International Airport’s planned 650,000-sq-ft new terminal had nearly reached the 60% design mark in March, and the owner was preparing to release preparatory enabling contracts. See Original Article CP Dynes machinery up for auction More than 100 pieces of construction plant and machinery go under the hammer this weekend in an online public auction. See Original Article 5 Easy Basement Improvement Projects To Tackle While You Stay at Home 5 Easy Basement Improvement Projects To Tackle While You Stay at Home. For families desperate to create a new gathering spot that they're not sick of … See Original Article Australia launches $470 million stimulus package for construction sector SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia will give eligible residents A$25,000 ($17,323) to build or significantly renovate their homes, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday, as Canberra moves to reviv...

Workers voice fears as 19 construction Covid clusters emerge in Austin, Texas

Workers voice fears as 19 construction Covid clusters emerge in Austin, Texas Nineteen construction Covid-19 clusters in and around Austin, Texas have been identified by the city’s … See Original Article Wastewater Utilities Help Track Spread of Coronavirus Utilities and scientists around the world are using advances in epidemiological technology specific to wastewater to measure virus genetics and active form, says one industry expert in Michigan. See Original Article Stay-at-home orders good for DIY projects, improvements REBUILDING AMERICA: Hardware and home improvement retailers say they've done just fine during the COVID-19 crisis, as lockdown orders kept … See Original Article The Economy Under COVID-19: Notes From the Trenches – May 26, 2020 There are currently two crises underway simultaneously. The advance of the novel coronavirus is taking a terrible toll in terms of physical and emotional well-being. At the same time, job losses resulting from ‘social dist...