The 2024 Fleet Week took place Nov. 4-8 in San Diego. Ross Stewart Photography/Automotive Fleet The inaugural Fleet Week, consisting of the Global Feet, Fleet Forward, and Fleet Safety Conferences, convened in San Diego Nov. 4-8. Here is a curated list of direct quotes from 82 speakers across 33 seminars and […]
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Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Ratan Lal is a preconstruction professional for Atlanta-based construction services firm H.J. Russell and Co. with about 10 years of experience in project management. Opinions are the author’s own. The construction industry has been the foundation of
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Listen to the article 8 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The construction industry experienced varying degrees of demand in 2024, with some sectors booming and others losing steam. As prolonged high interest rates slowed private building, federal funding from the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act continued to
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In 2025, cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers continue to face increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions and meet evolving regulatory and consumer expectations. One major challenge is addressing Scope 3 emissions, which can account for up to 90% of a company’s carbon footprint, according to a 2022 report by McKinsey & Company. In response,
Consumer demand for preventative beauty routines and holistic wellness practices is reshaping the beauty and personal care (BPC) industry. According to a recent report from Mintel, 80% of adults are adopting a preventative approach to their beauty routines, prioritizing consistent, long-term care over reactive solutions. This trend is prompting manufacturers to innovate and communicate clear
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As regulatory pressures mount across the US cosmetics and personal care industry, non-compliance costs are rising. According to the “2025 State of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Survey Report” from RegAsk, a software company, 42% of regulatory professionals say their organizations have missed at least one regulatory requirement, leading to delayed product launches, revenue loss, and
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Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Matt Verderamo is a consultant at Well Built Construction Consulting, a Baltimore-based firm that delivers strategic consulting, facilitation services and peer roundtables for construction executives. Opinions are the author’s own. I often work with construction companies that
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Nonresidential construction planning rebounded in December, driven by a sharp uptick in data center and warehouse projects, according to Dodge Construction Network. The Dodge Momentum Index, a benchmark that measures nonresidential construction planning, climbed 10.2% to close 2024. Commercial planning led the charge with a 14.2% increase, while institutional planning posted a more modest 2.5%
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Advocates believe the charge will ease traffic problems, improve air quality, and help raise $15 billion for upgrades to New York’s transit system. Photo: Trang Nguyen from Pixabay Congestion pricing, which New York state leaders hope will bring relief to one of the busiest parts of the city, has begun. The measure
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The 2025 Ram 2500 gains about 1,000 lbs. in maximum towing capacity over the previous model with the new Cummins engine. (Laramie trim shown.) After the light-duty Ram 1500 was updated in 2024, the Ram Heavy Duty lineup gets its turn with added towing capabilities, quicker 0-to-60 times, and more tech for
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