Urgent action needed to scale up UK’s burgeoning engineering biology expertise

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MacRobert Award 2020: search is on for the best in UK engineering innovation

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Safe for the Holidays

The Marek Family of Companies wants to take this opportunity to give thanks to the most important part of our business – YOU. We hope that you and your family have had a safe and healthy year. We hope you can spend these holidays with family and be able to give thanks for what you have.All of us at MAREK can be thankful for another year. We want to take this opportunity to remind you that safety is not just at work, but everywhere. During this time of the year, auto accidents and fatalities...

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As Protections for Young Immigrants Face Supreme Court Scrutiny, Texas Business Leaders Push Legislative Solution

As attorneys prepare to make arguments about protections for young immigrants before the United States Supreme Court next week, nearly 50 business leaders from around Texas asked Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz to "take up legislation that will provide a permanent solution for undocumented youth, also known as Dreamers.""The Supreme Court is expected to reach a decision on the continuation of this program in the spring of 2020," the business leaders...

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Cold Weather Safety

 As the weather becomes “frightful” during winter months, construction workers who must brave the outdoor conditions face the occupational hazard of exposure to the cold. You need to be especially mindful of the weather, its effects on the body, and proper prevention techniques.Environmental ConditionsThe following four environmental conditions are the causes of cold-related stress:Low temperaturesHigh/cool windsDampnessCold waterWhen your body is unable to warm itself, serious cold-...

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Rational Middle Launches Podcast for Immigration Discussions

The following article was authored by Scott Braddock and published on Construction Citizen.The filmmakers at the Rational Middle have now also launched a podcast tackling the tough topic of immigration. Their video documentary series on the issue, which you can check out here, offers a primer on how the United States arrived at the broken immigration system it has today. “Extremes on both ends of the political spectrum have fueled a firestorm which has led to the spread of...

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Developers of the world’s first wireless foetal monitor win prestigious Academy Award

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AI reveals misrepresentation of engineers online

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Construction Conference in Houston Puts Focus on Women in the Industry

The following article was authored by Scott Braddock and originally published on Construction Citizen.Construction isn't just for the guys. In fact, one of the most pervasive myths that we hear all the time is that women are somehow not welcome in the industry. The Houston Chronicle did a great feature on the recent She Builds Houston Construction Conference hosted by the Construction Career Collaborative and the National Association of Women in Construction....

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