Taylor Centre opens at Royal Academy of Engineering to accelerate the innovations of tomorrow

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Construction Executives Weigh in on Issues at the Texas Capitol

The following article was authored by Scott Braddock and originally published in ConstructionCitizen.com. Through their various trade associations, construction executives from all over Texas are letting state lawmakers know what they think about issues that impact the industry. The Texas Construction Association, the Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas, and other groups have compiled lists of reforms and proposed changes to state laws that they hope will be enacted...

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2017 Marek Scholarship Application

John L., Bill, & Ralph Marek founded the Marek Family of Companies with a strong commitment to its employees and their families. The Marek brothers' tradition of developing and nurturing its employees provides a unique opportunity for individuals looking for a career in the construction industry. For that reason, the Marek Scholarship was established.Rules and RequirementsA. EligibilityApplicant must enroll in a college, university, or post-secondary institution during the Fall semester of...

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Dame Ann Dowling welcomes appointment of first UKRI chief executive

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New online video series to inspire and raise awareness of LGBT engineers

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Hazard Analysis - Working Around Sprinklers or Electrical Areas

Electricity has long been recognized as a serious workplace hazard, exposing employees to such dangers as electrical shock, electrocution, fires and explosions. However when we talk about fires, is also important to mention that sprinkler systems are installed in projects to prevent fire breakouts inside buildings, but when these lines with high-pressure water are broken, the sprinkler lines can also turn into catastrophic damage for property and equipment.Therefore we have developed the...

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Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering awarded to the creators of digital imaging sensors

QEPrize winners (l-r) Nobukashu Teranishi, George Smith, Michael Tompsett and Eric Fossum

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