Patrick Kennelly shares real experiences from decades in the electrical industry while Patrick Kennelly discusses four major changes shaping modern electrical work today. In this video, he talks about safety standards, new project demands, changing technology, and the growing need for skilled electricians.
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Enfield council withdraws from government’s new towns programme

London authority’s new Tory-led administration delivers significant blow to Labour’s flagship housebuilding scheme

The Guardian

Construction companies face increasing pressure adapting quickly to evolving workplace safety compliance regulations.

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https://meyka.com/blog/workplace-safety-rules-may-18-construction-sector-faces-compliance-challenges-1805/

Workplace Safety Rules May 18: Construction Sector Faces Compliance Challenges | Meyka

Construction firms face regulatory confusion on May 18 as conflicting workplace safety rules hinder support for vulnerable workers.

UK housebuilder Vistry warns of ‘significantly’ lower profits amid Iran war uncertainty

Bovis Homes owner’s shares plunged 10.5% after it was forced to cut prices as buyers have become cautious

The Guardian
Five former Carillion executives banned by accountancy regulator

Richard Adam, Zafar Khan and three others are also fined by Financial Reporting Council

The Guardian
A Japanese group of forestry organizations launched an online timber marketplace in February to match forest owners with buyers nationwide. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/10/japan-online-timber-market/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #forests #ecommerce #fleamarkets #constructionindustry
Japan group launches online timber market

Timber is typically traded through negotiations. In such deals, individuals who own forests and cooperatives often have to sell at depressed prices dictated by lumber firms.

The Japan Times

TechSpot: AI data centers are delaying Texas housing projects by hiring away electricians. “The AI data center gold rush is now colliding with one of Texas’ other major problems: a shortage of homes. Builders say projects are taking up to two months longer to complete because data center operators are hiring away the electricians needed to wire new houses, duplexes, and apartments.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/07/techspot-ai-data-centers-are-delaying-texas-housing-projects-by-hiring-away-electricians/
TechSpot: AI data centers are delaying Texas housing projects by hiring away electricians

TechSpot: AI data centers are delaying Texas housing projects by hiring away electricians. “The AI data center gold rush is now colliding with one of Texas’ other major problems: a shor…

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UK construction firms face sharpest rise in costs in nearly 30 years

Iran war is driving up prices for fuel and raw materials, says survey

The Guardian

Irish Independent : Independent | Panda Waste to add ‘surcharge’ on bin collections as fall out from Middle East conflict continues

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Panda Waste announced a temporary fuel surcharge on its bin‑collection services after fuel prices surged amid global instability, particularly the Middle East conflict. From May 2026 customers will pay an additional €0.97 + VAT per month (about €12 + VAT annually), roughly 16 cents per collection for a typical three‑bin service, with the charge to be reviewed each month and removed once fuel costs ease. The company said it can no longer absorb the higher operating expenses, following a February increase that raised collection fees by up to 9 % and lifted its half‑yearly service charge by 7.14 %.

Read more: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/panda-waste-to-add-surcharge-on-bin-collections-as-fall-out-from-middle-east-conflict-continues/a746439661.html

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Panda Waste to add ‘surcharge’ on bin collections as fall out from Middle East conflict continues

Panda Waste has confirmed that it will add a temporary charge to collections as the company have been struggling with fuel prices.

Irish Independent
‘My own contribution’: the Ottawa immigrants learning to retrofit homes and fight the climate crisis

A Canadian social enterprise hopes to help solve the urgent need for retrofits and shortage of skilled workers

The Guardian