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ABC Announces 2024 Top-Performing US Construction Contractors

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Monday, February 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associated Builders and Contractors today released its 2024 Top Performers lists, recognizing its contractor members’ outstanding achievements in safety, quality, inclusion, project excellence and special designations ranked by number of hours worked.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associated Builders and Contractors today released its 2024 Top Performers lists, recognizing its contractor members’ outstanding achievements in safety, quality, inclusion, project excellence and special designations ranked by number of hours worked.
  • 1 2024 ABC Top Performer by work hours is Turner Industries Group LLC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; followed by Skanska Building Inc., Franklin, Tennessee; BL Harbert International, Birmingham, Alabama; Brown & Root Industrial Services, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Performance Contractors, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
  • “These top contractors build the nation’s most enduring, innovative, high-quality construction projects, and their leadership teams and employees have thriving, growth-centric mindsets, strategic plans and goals,” said Michael Bellaman, president and CEO of ABC.
  • Through credentials like STEP, AQC and other robust programs, ABC Top Performers demonstrate they:
    Sustain and grow their businesses, financially and economically

MADD Announces 2024 Board Leadership and New Directors Helping to Fight the Surge in Drunk Driving Deaths and Injuries

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MADD Announces 2024 Board Leadership and New Directors

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  • These new leaders will help MADD fight the surge in drunk driving deaths and injuries.
  • Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is honored to welcome Jennifer Mitchell as the Chair of the National Board of Directors for 2024, along with new directors Carly Doshi, David Esmie, and Natalie Furniss.
  • "Our board plays a leading role in helping MADD fight the growing public health crisis on our roads," said MADD CEO Stacey D. Stewart.
  • She worked directly with MADD's CEO and executive leadership in crafting a five-year strategic plan to eliminate impaired driving.

Press release - Deal on plans to boost Europe’s Net-Zero technology production

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The law will simplify the permitting process, setting maximum timelines for projects to be authorised depending on their scope and output.

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  • The law will simplify the permitting process, setting maximum timelines for projects to be authorised depending on their scope and output.
  • Sustainability and resilience criteria
    National support schemes aiming to speed up the deployment of technologies among households and consumers (e.g.
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    “This deal is good news for European industry and sets the tune for the next term.
  • Background
    A considerable amount of clean energy technology is needed to support reaching Europe's 2030 and 2050 climate targets.

Press release - Deal on mid-term revision of EU’s long-term budget

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Following talks with EU member states, MEPs reached an agreement on the revision of EU’s long-term budget, addressing unforeseen challenges like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Committee on Budgets Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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Following talks with EU member states, MEPs reached an agreement on the revision of EU’s long-term budget, addressing unforeseen challenges like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Committee on Budgets Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Press release - Parliament and Council agree on long-term solution for Ukraine’s funding needs

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

In talks with EU member states, MEPs have secured key improvements to the "Ukraine Facility”, focusing on enhancing transparency and combating corruption.Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on Budgets Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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In talks with EU member states, MEPs have secured key improvements to the "Ukraine Facility”, focusing on enhancing transparency and combating corruption.Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on Budgets Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Coke Florida Empowers Communities Through Access to Educational and Technology Resources During Black History Month

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Since its inception in 2015, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) has had a stated commitment to education through its Black History Month programming.

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  • Since its inception in 2015, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) has had a stated commitment to education through its Black History Month programming.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240201613255/en/
    Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida), a family-owned Coca-Cola bottler, announces that its Black History Month initiatives will again focus on education and technology access for Floridians.
  • Coke Florida's Black History Month program is in its ninth year and will surpass $800,000 in donations.
  • At the conclusion of Black History Month 2024, Coke Florida, through its laptop donation campaign, will have established and upgraded 11 community computer labs across the state.

Press release - European Parliament Press Kit for the Special European Council of 1 February 2024

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Sunday, February 4, 2024

In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases reflecting MEPs’ priorities for topics on the summit agenda. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases reflecting MEPs’ priorities for topics on the summit agenda. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

AtkinsRéalis Awarded Fusion Engineering Support Contract

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

AtkinsRéalis spearheads a world-leading fusion engineering consortium of companies and brings a decade of knowledge across multiple international programs to PPPL, which continues its pioneering program of developing solutions for the creation of fusion energy to fuel the next generation of electricity production.

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  • AtkinsRéalis spearheads a world-leading fusion engineering consortium of companies and brings a decade of knowledge across multiple international programs to PPPL, which continues its pioneering program of developing solutions for the creation of fusion energy to fuel the next generation of electricity production.
  • "This work represents a significant opportunity for AtkinsRéalis to contribute to a highly visible national and international priority program, bolstering the field of fusion research and implementation," said Joe St. Julian, President, Nuclear, AtkinsRéalis.
  • To support its work in the U.S., AtkinsRéalis will leverage its well-established European fusion capabilities and extensive collaboration with strategic partners such as the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), where an AtkinsRéalis led consortium are serving as the Engineering Delivery Partner for Tranche 1 of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) program.
  • The UK and the US have a long history of collaborative efforts in fusion energy research and development, including for example PPPL-UKAEA Fusion Fellowships, and recently announced a new strategic partnership to make fusion energy commercially viable.

STEP Energy Services Announces Normal Course Issuer Bid

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Friday, December 15, 2023

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STEP Energy Services Ltd. (TSX:STEP) (STEP) has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) to proceed with a normal course issuer bid (NCIB) for its common shares.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STEP Energy Services Ltd. (TSX:STEP) (STEP) has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) to proceed with a normal course issuer bid (NCIB) for its common shares.
  • Under the NCIB, STEP may repurchase up to 3,611,653 common shares, representing five percent of its issued and outstanding common shares as at December 6, 2023.
  • The actual number of common shares purchased pursuant to the NCIB and the timing of such purchases will be determined by STEP.
  • Although STEP intends to purchase common shares under the NCIB, there can be no assurances that any such purchases will be completed.

STEP Energy Services Announces Full 2024 Capital Budget and Provides Fourth Quarter Operational Update and First Quarter Outlook

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STEP Energy Services Ltd. (TSX:STEP) (STEP) is reporting continued improvement in its balance sheet, an update on its 2024 capital budget, and is providing an operational update.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STEP Energy Services Ltd. (TSX:STEP) (STEP) is reporting continued improvement in its balance sheet, an update on its 2024 capital budget, and is providing an operational update.
  • STEP is also announcing its full-year 2024 capital budget of $119.8 million, an increase from the preliminary capital budget of $60 million announced on November 1, 2023.
  • The full-year budget includes $69.8 million of optimization capital and $50 million of sustaining capital.
  • Coiled tubing activity in both Canada and the U.S. will also experience lower utilization in the fourth quarter relative to the third quarter due to seasonal slowdown.