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A mismatch exists between the importance employers are putting on skilled trades and how the generation that’s newly joining the workforce views those jobs, a Harris poll finds. Gen Z, the oldest members of which are 28, is the age cohort least focused on skilled trades, in part because they’re misinformed about the jobs, says…

The free digital training programme aims to empower those responsible for building safety management in buildings above 18 metres with a firm understanding of their roles and responsibilities. The Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE), a government-funded advisory body providing trusted, independent support to leaseholders and park homeowners, and the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), an independent body and…

  Piedmont Fayette Hospital has received approval from the Piedmont Healthcare Board of Directors on a $275 million expansion project that will transform the hospital’s campus and help care for the citizens of a rapidly growing community. The project represents the Piedmont system’s largest capital investment since the Marcus Tower on the campus of Piedmont…

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is beginning construction of the new Lubbock Psychiatric Center. Governor Abbott and the 88th Texas Legislature approved $121 million in funding for the hospital, which is slated for completion in 2027. The new 108,430 square-foot, 50-bed maximum-security hospital will be located off…

Healthcare organizations face increasingly complicated cyber threats, from targeted ransomware attacks to cascading effects caused by third-party outages. With the stakes rising, a more comprehensive approach to cybersecurity is needed to protect digital systems, patient safety and operational continuity. Healthcare facilities can bolster their defenses by focusing on three key areas: basic cyber hygiene, information…

  Overall construction unemployment reached 3.4% in June, up 0.1% year-over-year, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a state-by-state basis, 18 states had a lower unemployment rate than that recorded in June 2024, while 28 states had higher unemployment, and rates for four states held steady. All rates were…