Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. ConTech Conversations presents monthly discussions with construction pros who are using technology to improve the way their companies do business. Click here for past conversations. Tim Gaylord is being cautious when it comes to artificial intelligence. Gaylord, […]
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Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. In an era of rapid technological advancement for the construction industry, one piece of technology looms above the rest in status and notoriety — artificial intelligence. Its omnipresence in the larger business conversation has not escaped construction.
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Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. As Gen Z employees take up a larger share of jobs and older workers retire at later ages, onboarding is a challenge for technology chiefs. Generational differences can result in varying levels of comfort with technology, with
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A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Healthy Returns newsletter, which brings the latest health-care news straight to your inbox. Subscribe here to receive future editions. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wrapped up 2024 with 50 new drug approvals, clearing a wave of long-awaited treatments. That’s according to the agency’s official tally
The Integrated Greenhouse Gas Information System (IGIS) leverages the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, providing detailed quantification and tracking of carbon emissions throughout the entire lifecycle of a vehicle. Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation are collaborating on the development of a platform designed to monitor, quantify, and manage carbon emissions throughout
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The global fragrance market is transforming significantly, driven by evolving consumer values and technological advancements. According to Statista, the global fragrance market is expected to reach $52.4 billion by 2025, fueled by demand for hyper-personalized products and sustainable practices. Meanwhile, data from Circana’s 2023 Fragrance Consumer Report shows that 80% of fragrance users view scent
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A study published last month in the scientific journal Cosmetics by Brazilian researchers, utilized advanced Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI–TOF MS) combined with mechanical testing, found that while oils such as coconut, avocado, and argan penetrate hair fibers, they do not uniformly improve mechanical properties in textured hair. Understanding structural differences between
In recent years, the cosmetics and personal care product sectors have seen an increasing variety in brand collaborations that blend the worlds of food, beverage, and personal care, creating unexpected, sensory-driven experiences. Major personal care brands, such as Dove and Native, are now teaming up with well-known food and beverage brands to captivate consumers with
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Open construction jobs ticked up 17,000 to 276,000 on the last day of November when compared to the last day of October, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Tuesday. The report measures the
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Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction leaders are grappling with labor shortages, supply chain pressures and shifting policies entering 2025. Labor remains a significant cost factor in the construction industry, particularly in regions with high-tech and mission critical projects, like data centers,
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