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We are now entering week 3 of a 13-week fight camp, leading up to an exciting night of boxing matches where the red team will face off against the blue team 🥊 in the Hirepool Clash for Construction. With 86 participants in Christchurch, the ultimate goal is to be one of the 16 or so fighters selected for the big night. This event is not about the competition; it's about raising money for MATES in Construction NZ and promoting better mental health, wellbeing, and suicide prevention within the greater construction industry ❤️. Here's where I need your help… I understand that times are financially challenging for many. So, I'm proposing a simple way to contribute through the power of small sacrifices. Most of us buy at least one coffee or lunch out each week, right? Here’s what I’m kindly asking: 1. For one week, choose to substitute (not go without!) the coffees or lunches you buy during the working week. Use the office coffee machine or bring lunch from home. 🥪 2. Click on the link below and donate the amount you would typically spend in a week. For example, my small oat lattes cost about $6.80, and I usually have at least 8 per week that I can swap out! 💰 https://lnkd.in/gY2YZBi6 3. Repost this and encourage your network to do the same! 🔄 #RealTalk… Suicide is everyone’s business; it does not discriminate. Our construction industry loses nearly one person every week to suicide, with 98% of those being men. MATES engage with workers through on-site training and provide those identified as at risk with case management support, connecting them to suitable professional resources. Your support and donations enable them to continue helping those in need 🤝. Even if you don’t work in construction, you likely have friends or family who do, or at least appreciate the incredible work this industry accomplishes. Thank you for your support! 🙏
Clash for Construction 2024 Christchurch Red Team
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In the construction industry, we know that problems are going to happen. Hiccups to the timeline. Weather delays. It’s not about “if.” It’s about when – and how you handle it when they do happen. And, to the point, how you communicate them. And how you do it in a way that saves you more headaches and time lost. We can help.
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From the UK IstructE (Institution of Structural Engineers) What are you going to do about it? Reducing carbon emissions is a global priority, but how much difference can one individual really make? We’re told that flying is bad, and we’re encouraged to think about diets and reusable coffee cups, but the carbon savings that we can achieve through our professional work as developers, designers and engineers is far greater. Five leading structural engineers explain why we need to take our professional responsibility seriously and commit to doing things better, starting today. Show this video to your clients and collaborators to start the conversation.
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Please give our latest Blog a read. CSST is everywhere and firefighters need to be educated. #buildingsystems #buildingfirefighterdevelopment https://lnkd.in/efEG6kr3
CSST - Know What You're Dealing With
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Can you believe Clark EG has been around for a half century?!🎉 Have a read of our latest blog post - Here's to the next 50 years!⚡ #ClarkEG #Clarkelecgen #construction #anniversary #miltonkeynes
Trusted for 50 Years! - Clark Electrical & General
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The United States Marine Corps' Barracks 2030 initiative is underway, with preliminary results indicating that 83% of buildings are in good condition. However, concerns have been raised by Congress about the low level of new construction and maintenance backlogs affecting the quality of life for Marines. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz highlighted a report revealing housing problems, including mold, dysfunctional plumbing, and inadequate heating and cooling. To tackle these issues, the Marines have allocated $274 million in the current budget and added $65 million to their "unfunded priorities list." However, these amounts fall short of the funding needed to bring the barracks up to a "good/fair" condition. Rep. Sanford Bishop Jr. emphasized the $15.8 billion maintenance backlog and the requirement of $1.5 billion annually for barracks maintenance. Despite these challenges, the Marines are committed to improving housing conditions while investing in new weapons and platforms. Commandant Gen. Eric Smith highlighted ongoing renovations and funding requests for barracks restoration and modernization. Additionally, the Marines plan to implement civilian management of military housing, allowing Marine noncommissioned officers to return to their primary military roles. Let's hope that these efforts will lead to a significant improvement in the quality of life for our Marines. #Marines #BarracksFixes #Construction #CongressScrutiny #QualityOfLife #MilitaryHousing #MaintenanceBacklog #Restoration #Modernization #FundingPriorities #MilitaryInfrastructure #MilitaryUpdates
Marines’ plans for barracks fixes, construction scrutinized by Congress
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🏗️ Matos Builders had an enriching experience at the Society of American Military Engineers DC/NOVA Small Business Conference, where we delved into key topics shaping the future of federal construction. Here are some highlights from our insightful discussions: 🌱 GSA Matchmaking for Low-Carbon Materials: GSA's proactive efforts to promote sustainable building practices were evident. We're committed to exploring opportunities in low-carbon materials to align with our environmental stewardship goals. 🚗 EV Projects Update: Despite funding challenges, the momentum behind electric vehicle projects in government fleets is growing. We're monitoring developments closely and ready to contribute our expertise to support the transition to greener transportation options. 🔧 Coast Guard Maintenance Program: The U.S. Coast Guard's proactive maintenance approach presents opportunities for contractors to enhance operational efficiency. Matos Builders is well-equipped to assist, drawing on our expertise in renovation and maintenance projects. The conference reinforced the importance of sustainability, proactive maintenance, and collaboration in government contracting. We're excited to capitalize on these opportunities and drive innovation and excellence in federal construction projects. #SAMEConference #FederalConstruction #Sustainability #MatosBuilders 🌟
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In some projects, changes in stakeholders' requirements may impact project feasibility. At those moments, one should communicate to stakeholders' project design, construction, and financial challenges. This is the Leason learned from the VASA story. In 1626 the Swedish king ordered the construction of new warships. The construction started based on the standard warship design at the time (one gun deck). Through the construction, many requirements changed. One of the main changes is the addition of second gun deck. Adding second gun deck with all other changes added extra load and changed ship center of gravity. By the time the new changes communicated to ship design-build team, the ship main structure is already complete. No one raised any question and the design-build team decided to continue by making adjustments to what already constructed. The team thought, the nation is at war and there is no time to restart the process. The VASA completed in August 1628 and sailed from Stokholm only to capsize after 1300m. The VASA recovered in 1961. A new museum build to host the warship on land.
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LAND 8710 Phase 1 could represent the first test of speed to capability. The $2 billion project is slated to deliver its first vessel by the end of 2026. It has taken 8 months from when Birdon and Austal were selected as the preferred tender (last November) for the Government to formerly approve Phase 1. The announcement does not make any mention that the parties are in contract or when they expect to be in contract. I do suspect some form of seed contract could have been signed to address long lead items and initial planning. Nevertheless, I am not sure 8 months is what the DSR meant by streamlining the capability acquisition processes. The decision to upturn the bidding process by selecting a design and shipbuilder from competing consortiums may have been the right decision, but it also made things more complicated which in turn possibly explains the drawn-out process. This could have been avoided if an appropriate approach to market strategy was adopted. The customer could have first selected a vessel design (in this case Birdon) and then tendered for a shipbuilder (in this case Austal). It would have been fairer for Industry and cleaner for all. Having the prototype vessel built by a shipyard that was not then selected to participate in LAND 8710 Phase 1 can only cause problems and delays. LAND 8710 Phase 1 could be the first test of speed to capability, and no slippage mantra that echoes through Russel and Campbell Park Offices. I wish all involved Godspeed. Our eyes will be on you. #Land8710-1 #speedtocapability #noslippage
Project Land 8710 Phase 1 approved - Australian Defence Magazine
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