The project aims to significantly reduce the amount of electricity used by PepsiCo’s Little Island facility.

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Every year I put together a playlist at the end of the year with some of the new music I found and got into. Most of these songs are under the radar which is my favorite kind of music. So I hope you find something new that you like in here.

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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Ruby’s creator, Yukihiro Matsumoto (Matz), released the first public version of the programming language in December 1995, making Ruby just shy of its 30th birthday. It spread across Japanese-language Usenet newsgroups, a popular way of exchanging conversation and media before the World Wide Web, and then reached broader communities throughout the late 1990s. This was thanks to Ruby’s friendly community and, in no small part, thanks to Matz. (The community has a motto, “Matz is nice, and so we are nice.”) At this year’s annual European Ruby Konferenze — EuRoKu — in Sarajevo, Matz said he created Ruby because he…

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In 1991, Sony brought the first rechargeable lithium-ion battery to market. The unique chemistry proved a game-changer in energy storage. Today everything from EVs to smartphones depends on it, with demand skyrocketing.  But lithium is rare, most of it comes from unstable markets outside Europe, and its extraction can cause extensive pollution. We need more lithium to enable the green transition and yet, currently, its use is unsustainable — both environmentally and economically. We’re stuck in a paradox. Munich-based startup Tozero believes that battery recycling offers a way out. Recycling batteries is far from a new concept, but the German venture…

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Scheduled to be completed by 2016, the full vision of Briggs and his friend, Allan Lutes, to build a stronger veteran’s community at Camp Liberty is within reach.

The saw tooth roof of the International Precast Solutions building in Michigan proved challenging for spray foam installation, but installers with Spray Tight Foam Insulators rose to the challenge.

To upgrade a facility's 145,300 square foot roof with metal and solar while dealing with COVID delays, a contractor turned to S-5! to shrink the project timeline.

R/J Group Inc. shows how offering feasible repairs in place of total replacements not only saved the customer money, but led to additional work.

A Texas roofing contractor relies on the protection that Owens Corning's Duration shingles offer to battle extreme weather in the Houston market.

With help from S-5! products, SunGreen Systems Inc. installed a solar and energy system housing a 772-kilowatt photovoltaic array and 14 Tesla Powerpacks.

Atlas General Contractors in Illinois turned to Atlas Roofing products to help reroof and improve ventilation for a century-old church.

Using McElroy Metal roofing and wall panels, this storage facility became the brand's "flagship self-storage facility" thanks to its aesthetics.

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

PABCO Roofing’s entire Signature Cut line, including Paramount, Cascade, and Paramount Advantage, has earned UL 2218 Class 4 impact resistance, offering enhanced durability and aesthetic appeal.

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We all make mistakes, but it’s important to determine if an employee is simply having a bad day, or is performing poorly.

From opinions on wages to growing your operations, these commonly-held beliefs could be hampering your contracting business.

Kauffmann Quality Construction owner Ivan Kauffmann shares his roofing journey and how his company continues to weather supply shortages amid a slow pandemic recovery.

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

Kirt Linington didn’t follow a straight line to success in the roofing industry, and he’s sharing his insights with entrepreneurs everywhere.

Greg Bloom, president of the Roofing Alliance for 2023-24, discusses what it means to be invested in the greater good.

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. 

See how CRS, Inc. helped roofing contractors during difficult times with RC's exclusive coverage of the inaugural Carlisle Experience Award.

Amidst Earth Day reflections, the roofing industry emphasizes sustainability, employing eco-friendly materials and practices to combat climate change.

Asphalt shingles remain America's most popular residential roofing option. Here's how to help homeowners consider sustainability when making roofing decisions.

Timberline Solar, a system that directly integrates solar technology into traditional roofing processes and materials, will initially be available in the Twin Cities metro area for purchase and installation by local roofers. 

Confidence in the roof coatings market grows, presenting opportunities for roofing contractors amid economic uncertainty.

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

IKO expands its Dynasty Cool Colors Plus line with five new shades that meet California's Cool Roof requirements, exceed reflectivity standards, boast impact resistance, and feature ArmourZone technology for high wind durability.

The OSHA Training Institute Education Center at Chabot-Las Positas Community College District has released a top 10 list of the most frequently cited OSHA standards in 2018.

There are many project scheduling methods and programs available out in the construction world.

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The U.S. Labor Dept. has launched an initiative to improve safety and enforcement in the engineered stone industry due to severe health risks from silica dust exposure. 

The U.S. Department of Labor is ramping up efforts to emphasize workplace safety during the holiday season and providing resources through OSHA to prevent on-the-job tragedies, especially for workers in construction, warehousing, and delivery roles. 

The Roofing Alliance, through a new training course and report titled “Heat Stress for Roofers,” addresses heat effects on workers in the roofing industry, offering insights and prevention strategies.

The EEOC has published “Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Construction Industry,” a guideline recommending committed leadership, accountability, comprehensive policies, accessible complaint procedures, and tailored training to ensure a harassment-free workplace. 

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