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1 week ago | 
biorxiv.org | George Lund |Susan Mosquito |David M. Withall |John Caulfield
AbstractZymoseptoria tritici causes Septoria Leaf Blotch disease of wheat and has evolved to overcome most chemical and genetic control methods. As such, new tools are required for future disease control. We identified Pseudomonas isolates that antagonise Z. tritici through the production of secreted secondary metabolites, using a novel in vitro Z. tritici antagonism assay. In addition to high-throughput qualitative assessment of Pseudomonas antagonism of Z.
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1 week ago | 
geeklyinc.com | John Caulfield
On April 26th-27th we hosted our 11th annual charity stream, and it was nothing short of amazing! We set a goal of $10,000, and thanks to this incredible community, we smashed it—raising $11,144.69!This milestone brings our total funds raised to over $98,000 for The Trevor Project (with eight streams dedicated to their cause) and an incredible $122,680 across all the charities we’ve supported.
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3 weeks ago | 
bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield
Building MaterialsA still-unique alternative to landfill disposal opens in Philadelphia. May 14, 20253 min read Eco Materials A new Wash Plant in Philadelphia can process 250 truckloads of construction waste per day. Most contaminated waste materials generated from excavation of construction job sites are either buried in landfills or burned. There are fewer than 10 plants in the U.S. that wash and clean soil for reuse and legally dispose of contaminated fill.
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3 weeks ago | 
bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield
Sports and Recreational FacilitiesThe Fieldhouse+ will serve kids in Dorchester May 12, 20253 min read RODE Architects The front area of The FIeldhouse+ will include a cafe and terraced seating. Last month, ground broke on a 110,000-sf lot in Dorchester, Mass., for The Fieldhouse+, a 75,000-sf sports and community center that is designed to serve children of all ages.
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4 weeks ago | 
bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield
ContractorsBudgeting and scheduling topped the list of roadblocks. May 9, 20253 min read It is, perhaps, worth remembering that speed bumps to construction growth didn’t suddenly materialize with new leadership in Washington and 145% tariffs on imports. A recently released poll of construction professionals found a sizable majority, 80%, that was optimistic about the demand for large-scale projects increasing over the next three to five years.
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1 month ago | 
bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield
ContractorsThe division now has its own president, and is mapping its future growth selectively. May 8, 20253 min read Caddell Construction Caddell provided preconstruction and construction services for the $150 million, 2.5-million-sf Walmart Distribution Center in Lancaster, Texas, on 291 acres. In 2024, Caddell Construction’s Commercial division generated $350 million in revenue, representing a 110% increase over a three-year period.
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1 month ago | 
bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield
ContractorsIts latest launch, xPL Offsite, will target large multi-trade projects with repeatable systems and components. May 6, 20254 min read Turner Construction In July, xPL Offsite will relocate its manufacturing to a 200,000-sf factory in Alabama. Turner Construction today announced the launch of a subsidiary called xPL Offsite that offers prefabrication services as part of an end-to-end supply-chain solution.
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1 month ago | 
bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield
Office BuildingsGensler’s latest Global Workplace Survey identifies where office design can improve collaboration and productivity. April 23, 20256 min read Pixabay The conventional conference room is no longer the primary space for office worker interaction. Today’s workforce desires an experience that is intentional, aligned, and purpose-driven—and one that continuously adapts to workers’ evolving expectations.
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1 month ago | 
bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield
Education FacilitiesFacility will include two 300-seat auditoriums. April 15, 20252 min read Courtesy of Hoar Construction The 116,000-sf Student Success Center will be the first on University of Tennessee-Knoxville's campus to utilize mass timber in its construction. Melrose Hall at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville (UTK) is typical of the aging student buildings that have outlived their usefulness and are being overhauled or replaced on campuses across the country.
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1 month ago | 
bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield
Government BuildingsThe building will offer residents more mass transit options. April 15, 20252 min read Courtesy Kraus-Anderson The new Central Service Center in Woodbury, Minn., showcases mass timber design. Late this summer, Washington County in Minnesota expects to open its new Central Service Center, a 31,375-sf building located next to the Woodbury Village shopping mall in Woodbury, Minn., a suburb of St. Paul.
