How travel demand will impact the hotel sector in 2024
Construction Dive
JANUARY 5, 2024
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Travel allowance row hits Hinkley Point site
Construction Enquirer
JULY 26, 2023
Mechanical, electrical and logistics workers are understood to have downed tools at Hinkley Point C in reaction to plans to cut travel allowances. A site source said: “Hundreds of workers for Balfour Beatty and NGBailey did not turn up for work today after rejecting a 50% cut to their travel allowances.
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Travelers Insurance Wants to Pay You to Use Procore
Construction Junkie
JULY 27, 2020
Announced today, The Travelers Companies, Inc. Although, they’ve partnered with Procore to make this happen, I’ve been told that Travelers is footing the bill to encourage their customers join the platform. To take advantage of the offer, you can visit procore.com/travelers.
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stok Summer Travel Destinations
Stok
JUNE 24, 2019
The post stok Summer Travel Destinations appeared first on stok. Hope you all get to rest and recharge while widening your perspectives this summer. Go forth and explore! Get more insights and inspiration from stok. Join our newsletter.
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Trade Show Marketing Checklist for Construction
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Event calendar submission to local/regional newsprint, media outlets, city news outlets (if applicable) Website banner, landing page, calendar listing, registration link, blog, etc. Email lists Existing list identification (applications, verticals, roles, geos) New email lists (develop, procure incl.
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Traveller letters: Priority stickers on suitcases are meaningless
Construction Test
MAY 7, 2020
Gripe number one: my experience of collecting my “priority tagged bags for first-off-the-carousel convenience” is way different to that of Julie Miller’s (Traveller, ) in her Flight Test review. I want to commend the use of travel agents in this rapidly changing world of travel. STRANGER DANGER.
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26 Travelers Companies, Inc. Announces Data Center In Sarpy County, NE
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 22, 2013
The Travelers Companies, Inc., a leading property casualty insurer, is the latest to announce plans to build a new data center in Sarpy County, NE, joining Fidelity, Yahoo!, Travelers is a member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Additionally, Omaha Public Power District, Sarpy County and Travelers Companies, Inc.
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Hinkley Point scaffolders plan industrial action
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 3, 2023
We have been wanting the mechanical rate, our travel pay is way below what the MEH Alliance get. The unofficial walkout was triggered by employers’ decision to cut travel allowances by 50%. The scaffolders working for BYLOR are understood to be angry about pay rates and shift patterns on the site.
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Loose lips, competition, and challenges of the long-haul
Construction Marketing Ideas
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Last Thursday, as I travelled to Toronto for an industry event about the legislative changes at the root of our Ontario Construction News project, I received a call from one of my colleagues with some painful news.
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Coronavirus and travel: NZ ski fields to open, but Australian snow season remains in doubt
Construction Test
MAY 16, 2020
As Australia’s ski resorts nervously await approval for their own snow season, New Zealand has lifted its ban on domestic travel under its Alert Level 2, meaning its ski fields can operate, having recently received official government approval. As always, Victorians are being asked to use common sense when it comes to travelling.”
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More bad news for business travelers
PSMJ Resources
JUNE 24, 2008
How are you getting around the fact that it costs more to travel, either by car or by plane? My question to those of you who fly regularly to visit clients is this: Are you passing the costs on to your customers? Let us know!
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Contractor Marketing That Works: The Joys of Air Travel
Constructor Marketing that Works
JULY 27, 2011
The Joys of Air Travel. In time, air travel advanced to a stage where hot food was served in-flight (seriously, it happened) by attractive ladies with pronounced cleavage regions. No matter, if you want to get somewhere fast, air travel still works. Wednesday, July 27, 2011. One thing that IS the same today are the lap belts.
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East to west: A week away
Construction Marketing Ideas
MAY 2, 2017
I’ve been travelling on vacation this week, combining Vancouver, Chicago and New York City in a quick transcontinental exploration. The connection between this travel and my business is real — we publish New York Construction Report and Chicago Construction News.
MCAA Delivers Compelling Message of Community
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 1, 2019
NEWS & NOTES: From our April issue. In early March, we traveled to Phoenix to be dazzled by the group's latest show. Pound for pound, no industry group packs more star power into its annual convention than the Mechanical Contractors Association of America. It did not disappoint.
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Home Purchases by International Buyers Decline
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
The buyer pool, which was reshaped by global travel restrictions, also shifted during the pandemic. It’s not breaking news that foreign buyers are absent from the market given the divergence of global economies due to the pandemic. The buyer pool, which was reshaped by global travel restrictions, also shifted during the pandemic.
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Ilke Homes modular factory machinery up for sale
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 2, 2023
The sale includes Machining Centres, Wall Panel Lines, Beam Saws, Jibs and Travelling Cranes. Now Hilco Valuation Services has been tasked with selling off all the equpment via an online auction. The online auction starts on 17 August from 10:00am with viewing days on Thursday 10 and Wednesday 16 August in Knaresborough.
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‘Nobody told us about the pandemic’: Couple travelling the world in a yacht had no idea coronavirus had swept the globe until they were stopped from docking at Caribbean island after 25 days at sea
Construction Test
MAY 1, 2020
Elena Manighetti from Lombardy, and Ryan Osborne from Manchester left the Canary Islands in late February to plan to travel to St Vincent – a distance of 3,000 miles. . The couple had told their families that while on their journey they did not wish to receive any bad news. .
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Transport ban for demolition firm after load overturns
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 10, 2023
Chains used to secure the load were found to be inadequate while it traveled above permitted speeds without an escort vehicle. The commissioner ruled that Herefordshire based Haywood Crushing Demolition Ltd be banned for one year from holding or obtaining any type of operator’s licence in any traffic area.
Construction workers secure 7.6% pay increase
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 29, 2023
Basic rate change from 10 July Basic rate change from 1 January 2024 In addition, the taxed travel allowance will risesd by 6% from next month and then a further 1.5% The improvement in the labourer’s rate follows a rise from £10.26 in April, introduced to avoid breaking national minimum wage rules. from 1 January 2024. a night.
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Time travel: Communication and marketing then, now, and in the future
Construction Marketing Ideas
JUNE 23, 2016
I unfolded copies of the published articles submitted to a Canadian news wire service, correspondence (snail mail) to and from family and friends in Canada, some Rhodesian government papers, an old stamp album (I was a philatelist), and writing drafts of stories submitted, but not published (or perhaps written but not sent.).
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Georgia Ports Authority Reaches Milestone On Mason Mega Rail Terminal
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Rail cars are now traveling newly installed track linking Garden City Terminal’s Chatham and Mason rail yards, which boosts on-terminal storage capacity by 35 percent. Read: Georgia Ports Authority Reaches Milestone On Mason Mega Rail Terminal at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Hinkley steel erectors down tools as unrest on site spreads
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 9, 2023
This was sparked by a decision by employers to cut travel allowances by 50%. Since then, it is understood that the MEH Alliance contractors – Altrad, Balfour Beatty Bailey, Cavendish Nuclear and Doosan Babcock – have agreed to restore travel allowances.
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Is this the future of travel? From blood tests during airport check-ins to plastic booths around plane seats and sun loungers, we explore the possibilities
Construction Test
MAY 18, 2020
The only certainty is that the future of travel is uncertain. . We hope this is not the case, but we’ll all have to get used to a whole new travel landscape once restrictions are lifted. per cent between December and April, according to travel analysts OAG. The post Is this the future of travel? Insurance impact
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2014 Commercial Construction Industry Trends and Predictions
HardHatChat
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
Stay tuned for some upcoming commercial construction news from Englewood on this subject. Protected from on-line competition, restaurants still deliver a prime experience that consumers want and we expect new restaurant construction to continue its robust expansion in 2014. Upscale restaurants move forward.
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State of the Construction Industry: August Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 30, 2018
Even if you’re busy, we recommend taking a look at this month’s top headlines in construction news, especially since some pertain to seasonal safety and the industry’s labor market. Based on the sheer amount of news coverage they’ve received this year, they’re certainly not going away. Need a Quick Inspection of a 58-Story Tower?
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Nominations Now Open: Autodesk Construction Champion Awards
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 1, 2023
A fresh swag package to enable them to travel with ease to industry conferences and events for speaking opportunities. Who is eligible for a nomination? Better yet, subscribe to the Autodesk blog to get alerted about news and updates. We The list will be announced late summer, so keep an eye out in your email.
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TELUS International To Create 1,200 Jobs In South Carolina
Business Facilities
AUGUST 24, 2021
TELUS International’s industry expertise covers tech and games, communications and media, eCommerce and fintech, healthcare, and travel and hospitality. From its new site in North Charleston, TELUS International will provide high-tech and high-touch customer experiences to leading global brands. In the U.S.,
Wages Increasing for Skilled Labor in Construction Industry
Construction Superintendent Magazine
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Wages are increasing to attract more labor into the industry and to incentivize skilled labor to travel to meet project. A shortage of skilled labor continues to lead contractors to be more selective in the projects they pursue.
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Commercial Construction News: Celebrating Women in Construction and Englewood Construction’s Own Tara Fox
HardHatChat
APRIL 15, 2020
It requires a lot of early mornings, late nights, weekends and travel. One of the biggest challenges for anyone in this industry is maintaining work-life balance. Construction is simply not a five-days-a-week, nine-to-five type of job. What was your favorite construction project and why?
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Construction outcry grows over London ULEZ expansion
Construction Enquirer
APRIL 23, 2023
This means that anyone using a diesel van registered before September 2016 or petrol van registered before January 2006 will be charged to travel almost anywhere within the M25. The Ultra-Low Emission Zone is set to be expanded on August 29, imposing a £12.50 daily charge on non-compliant vehicles across all London boroughs.
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Plans in for first phase of £2.5bn Salford Crescent scheme
Construction Enquirer
JULY 17, 2023
The Crescent masterplan ultimately aims to deliver over 3,000 homes, more than 1m sq ft of space to innovate and collaborate, alongside 1m sq ft of offices, retail, leisure, a new multi-modal transport hub with active travel at its heart, set within vast areas of green space.
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76 Across the continent
Construction Marketing Ideas
OCTOBER 19, 2015
Today’s posting is brief, because I’ve spent much of it travelling across the continent to San Francisco, for the third Google Top Contributors Summit. Specific details of the summit are subject to Non Disclosure Agreement requirements, so you won’t read them in breaking news items in upcoming blog postings.
Couple who fell in love through online dating site meet for first time… at their WEDDING
Construction Test
MAY 9, 2020
Brit Lisa Mrad, 36, saw her now husband Yusef Mrad, 30, for the first time at their wedding Credit: SWNS:South West News Service. She proposed to Yusef after three months of chatting on a dating app Credit: SWNS:South West News Service. I just surprised them with the news when I got back.”.
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6 Ways the COVID-19 crisis will reshape the construction industry
Lets Build
MAY 11, 2020
But now that travel is prohibited, almost all work meetings are done online. They have all the benefits but without additional travel expenses and wasted time due to commute. News about hospitals going over their capacity and shortages in personal protective equipment is quite common as the crisis reaches its peak.
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Association Reports Construction Spending Posts Small Increase, Coronavirus + Soaring Costs, Supply Disruptions Threaten Further Gains
Construction Superintendent Magazine
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
The rapid spread of the delta variant of COVID-19 is causing a pullback in re-openings and travel that. “Although nonresidential construction is no longer in free fall, many categories face continuing challenges,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist.
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Heathrow paves the way with low carbon concrete trial
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 3, 2023
Nigel Milton, chief of staff and carbon at Heathrow said: “ Heathrow is once again serving as a testbed for ground-breaking technologies, demonstrating global leadership with regards to sustainable travel.
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70 Cassell Consulting is Expanding!
Cassell Construction Estimating
FEBRUARY 10, 2015
Andy is a big fan of music and books, traveling, backpacking, and sharing good food and beer with friends. Along these lines, he knows that we can and will add new and innovative technologies to our arsenal, as our skillsets expand and client needs shift. News and Events' Welcome Andy and Stacee! Andy Helmsworth.
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100 The Pros and Cons of an Engineering Degree In Today’s Environment
Construction Marketing
JUNE 6, 2014
If you’re considering an engineering degree, this will certainly spell good news come graduation: engineering and construction groups are certainly recruiting. URS said it plans to recruit at least 120 graduate and apprentice positions in the UK this year, among the 550 staff it plans to hire, and BT said it would hire 300 graduates.
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Airstream Investing $40M In Ohio Expansion
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
The manufacturer of the iconic "silver bullet" travel trailer is undertaking the largest plant expansion in company history in Jackson Center, OH, creating 280 new jobs. Read: Airstream Investing $40M In Ohio Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Engineering construction workers reject 8.5% pay offer
Construction Enquirer
JULY 31, 2023
increase in both hourly rates and travel allowance for 2024, followed by a 3.5% Employers warned that uncertainly about the future of the UK economy had impacted investment and development translating into the low number of significant new build projects on the immediate horizon.
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72 The ethical edge: Relationships, marketing and collusion (and plenty of murky waters)
Construction Marketing Ideas
JANUARY 18, 2016
A client you know from other jobs calls and asks you to bid on a project in another city, requiring extra travel and mobilization challenges. You bid the job, including a margin for fair profit after calculating your mobilization and travel costs. How would you handle this situation? And you win the work. What happened here?
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Police and military launch boat patrols to stop Brits hitting the beach breaking lockdown over Easter weekend
Construction Test
MAY 1, 2020
We don’t want to use these powers, but we will turn people away if they do not have a legitimate reason to travel. He said: “There are fears among people who live here that there will be more people travelling down this weekend. “As As a consequence, we will be a bit more robust on stopping people travelling to Devon and Cornwall.
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Mum-of-five, 39, dies of coronavirus leaving behind miracle quadruplets aged 13 after 24 days on ventilator
Construction Test
MAY 14, 2020
Shabnum Sadiq, 39, had travelled to Pakistan for a wedding last month when she was struck down by the deadly virus just five days into her trip. The surprising news came despite a polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosis leaving her fearing she might not even be able to have any more children. ” LOVING MOTHER. We pay for your stories!
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26 Creative Lodging Solutions LLC To Add 120 Jobs In Lexington, KY
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 4, 2014
Creative Lodging Solutions LLC (CLS), a national travel company based in Lexington, KY, will expand to a new facility in Fayette County and add 120 new jobs. Creative Lodging Solutions’ innovative services are having a big impact on national business travel.
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