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Oil Giant BP is Killing 18 Hydrogen Projects, Chilling the Nascent Industry

An anonymous reader shares a report: Tucked inside a 32-page earnings report, oil and gas giant BP revealed it was killing 18 early-stage hydrogen projects, a move that could have a chilling effect on the nascent hydrogen industry. The decision, along with the sale of the company's U.S. on-shore wind power operations, will save BP $200 million annually and help boost its bottom line. The hydrogen industry, which has relied on oil and gas companies both financially and through lobbying efforts, is preparing for a grimmer outcome. BP has been a supporter of hydrogen. The company's venture capital arm has invested in several green hydrogen startups, including Electric Hydrogen and Advanced Ionics. Earlier this year, BP said it would develop "more than 10" hydrogen projects in the U.S., Europe, and Australia. Now, BP is scaling back those plans, saying it'll develop between five and ten projects. The company is keeping quiet about which ones will receive the green light.

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Apple Intelligence will help AI become as commonplace as word processing


When Apple’s version of AI, branded as Apple Intelligence, rolls out in October to folks with the company’s latest hardware, the response is likely to be a mix of delight and disappointment. The AI capabilities on their way to Apple’s walled-garden will bring helpful new features, such as textual summaries in email, Messages and Safari; image creation; and a more context-aware version of Siri. But as Apple Intelligence’s beta testing has already made clear, the power of these features falls well below what is on offer from major players like OpenAI, Google, and Meta. Apple AI won’t come close to…

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Why learning 10 programming languages doesn’t make you a more interesting job candidate


New data from LinkedIn on the most in-demand jobs on the platform in the third quarter of this year reveals that software engineering is in second place. Just pipped to the post by sales roles, it is clear that software engineering and development pros are in high demand. Additionally, full stack engineers and application developers feature in the top ten in-demand roles at places eight and ten respectively. Software roles are in such high prominence because software powers pretty much everything. According to McKinsey, these days, “Every company is a software company.” Traditional bricks and mortar businesses are now increasingly…

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If You Believe in Privacy, You Shouldn't Have These 9 Products In Your Home

An interconnected smart home is a nice idea, but not if it's constantly leaking your data.





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Case Study: Hawaii H-POWER Solar Project

H-POWER in Kapolei, West Oahu turned to metal roofing and attachment solutions offered by S-5! in one of Hawaii's largest rooftop solar projects.




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Case Study: High-Performance Roofing Product Benefits Restoration of 19th Century Structure

When cedar shingles proved to be unfeasible for a historic structure in New York, roofing contractors turned to a CertainTeed shingle to match the site's harmony with nature.




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Case Study: Parallel Products Recycling Facility

Parallel Products is a leader in the sustainability industry naturally turned to upgrading its operations with solar roofing to reduce energy consumption.




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IRE 2022 Session Preview: Roofing Apprenticeship Program Certified by Department of Labor

In this session, learn about an exciting new nationwide apprenticeship program that addresses the workforce shortage plaguing the roofing industry.




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Habitat for Humanity's 38th Carter Work Project: A Record-Breaking Build

The nation will join former President Jimmy Carter in celebrating his 100th birthday with Habitat for Humanity's 38th Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project.




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IRE 2020 Session: What It Takes to Provide Professional Customer Service

Customer service is mostly common sense, but common sense is not so common anymore.




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Productivity is About Working Longer Not Harder

Productivity is what you install and produce, not how hard you work. So take these steps to increase productivity.




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Contractor Profile: Z Roofing & Waterproofing

A family legacy and great advice from a college professor led Z Roofing & Waterproofing to massive growth.




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Contractor Profile: Newman Roofing

Ohio-based Newman Roofing celebrates its 30th anniversary with a new facility and solar roofing opportunities.




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Contractor Profile: Indy Roof Company

This Indianapolis-based roofing contractor set out to be one of the most reputable companies in its market through communication and education.




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Contractor Profile: Watkins Construction & Roofing

Watkins Construction & Roofing has successfully served central Mississippi for two decades thanks to an intense focus of quality and customer service.




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Contractor Profile: Superstorm Restoration

By creating its own award-winning technology to optimize assessments, Superstorm Restoration has grown thanks to a streamlined process that earns loyal customers.




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Contractor Profile: King of Texas Roofing

King of Texas Roofing wears its crown proudly, providing unparalleled new construction services to the commercial industry in Dallas and beyond.




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Contractor Profile: Quality Construction and Restoration

Quality Construction and Restoration’s commitment to serving the military housing market has led the Texas-based company to work in 15 different states.




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Contractor Profile: Kodiak Roofing & Waterproofing

From Google’s high-tech campus to international airports, Kodiak Roofing & Waterproofing has roofed them all thanks to its dedication to safety and continuous training for employees.




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Contractor Profile: RestoreMasters Contracting

RestoreMasters Contracting continues on its meteoric rise in the commercial roofing sector by embracing its values of service, sacrifice and delivery.




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Contractor Profile: Advanced Roofing

Advanced Roofing has grown into one of the elite commercial contractors in Florida with a commitment to quality and an eye for strategic diversification.




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Contractor Profile: Preferred Exterior

Quality and an excellent work ethic define this family-owned commercial contractor.




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Contractor Profile: R L Murphey Commercial Roof Systems

By concentrating on single-ply new construction, R L Murphey Commercial Roof Systems is showing commercial contractors how it’s done in North Texas.




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Contractor Profile: PJ Fitzpatrick LLC Calibrates for Growth

PJ Fitzpatrick LLC, a Delaware home improvement company, grew from Peter Fitzpatrick's dining table to a $115-million enterprise with 425 employees, five regional offices, and three divisions. 




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Contractor Profile: Green River Roofing & Construction

Meet Dennis Bresette and Jason Seura, principals of Lee's Summit, Mo.-based Green River Roofing & Construction, a residential and commercial contracting firm that earns about 90% of its revenue from residential roofing jobs on U.S. military bases.




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Coatings Q&A with Mule-Hide Products

Learn more about the state of the coatings industry in 2023 with this Q&A featuring Kyle Stavish, national business development manager with Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc.




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American Hydrotech Gets FM Approvals for its Garden Roof Assemblies

Chicago's American Hydrotech, a Sika company, achieved FM Approvals for its Garden Roof Assemblies, ensuring reliability and eco-friendly benefits for urban spaces.