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Aggregate Industries Restores Nature While Building for the Future at Muldron Quarry

Dec 9, 2024 | aggregate.com | Phil Jackson

The project exemplifies the company’s dedication to environmental stewardship, aligning with its pioneering Nature Strategy, and reinforces its commitment to creating a nature-positive future while ensuring the site remains a vital contributor to the UK’s industrial supply chain. Muldron Quarry is part of the renowned Levenseat silica sand complex which has been a cornerstone of the UK’s infrastructure for generations.
Teaser 3242

Nov 9, 2024 | thetimes.com | Phil Jackson

Tynemouth Boating LakeWhen Tynemouth Boating Lake was being constructed, the builder hammered in stakes at two points in the ground, tied the ends of a rope to the stakes, and with a stick keeping the rope taut, marked out an ellipse as shown (not to scale). He was surprised to find that at some points on the circumference, the rope formed two different right-angled triangles, both with sides a whole number of feet long. The free length of the rope was 289 feet.
Hypnotiq Show

Sep 24, 2023 | blogtalkradio.com | Phil Jackson

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Unilever beats shareholder case over Ben & Jerry's Israel boycott

Aug 29, 2023 | investing.com | Jody Godoy |Phil Jackson

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Ben & Jerry's, a brand of Unilever, is seen on display in a store in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 24, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File PhotoBy Jody Godoy (Reuters) - A Manhattan federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Unilever (LON:) Plc on Tuesday that claimed the company misled U.S. investors by not immediately disclosing a decision by its Ben & Jerry's unit to stop selling ice cream in Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories.
Andrew Bynum Rumors

Aug 12, 2023 | hoopshype.com | Andrew Bynum |Phil Jackson |Pau Gasol |Kobe Bryant

Phil Jackson: “We had discussed the trade for Pau a season before. My reluctance was that he wasn’t a defensive center and protecting the lane was a priority. However, Andrew Bynum was an important member of the team and allowed Pau to play both positions when the Lakers won back-to-back titles.
The green tech tackling construction’s waste

May 19, 2023 | linkedin.com | Phil Jackson

Phil Jackson Phil Jackson UK&I Director for Construction Published May 19, 2023 Construction is a cornerstone of the economy – but of course there will always be some costs. The industry is responsible for a very significant level of the global total waste and carbon dioxide emissions. Given mounting climate concerns and more costly materials, it’s no surprise that there’s a drive for more efficient and sustainable practices.
10 steps to your next role in green construction

Apr 6, 2023 | linkedin.com | Phil Jackson

Phil Jackson Phil Jackson UK&I Director for Construction Published Apr 6, 2023 There’s a growing demand for sustainable development – and for the talented professionals who can make it a reality. The UK government’s £12 billion Ten Point Plan aims to create 250,000 high-skill green jobs by 2030, with energy-efficient infrastructure being a significant driving force.
Spring Budget 2023: a blueprint for green growth?

Mar 30, 2023 | linkedin.com | Phil Jackson

Phil Jackson Phil Jackson UK&I Director for Construction Published Mar 30, 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt recently unveiled the Spring Budget, and with it a wave of green investment and initiatives. Headlines included an unprecedented £20bn investment in carbon capture technology, along with new funding for nuclear – which is to be classified as “environmentally sustainable”.
Green construction is becoming the gold standard

Mar 6, 2023 | linkedin.com | Phil Jackson

Phil Jackson Phil Jackson UK&I Director for Construction Published Mar 6, 2023 Sustainability and construction may seem to be two opposing concepts, but the tide is changing. It’s been estimated that buildings are responsible for almost , while operational factors such as on-site waste and damage to natural habitats only add to this damning picture. What happens, though, when construction and sustainability work in union?