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Who was the 6,000th follower? 🙋♂️ The The International Glassfibre Reinforced Concrete Association (GRCA) has this week passed the 6,000th follower milestone on LinkedIn. If you have any interest at all in the versatile material that is glassfibre reinforced concrete #GRC / #GFRC then shouldn't you be following the #GRCA posts? Better still, why not apply for Association membership at https://lnkd.in/duAsBqsw and help shape the future of #GRC worldwide.

SC upholds Constitutional validity S.17(5) (c) and (d) of CGST Act in Safari Retreats matter. However, it has been held that expression “plant or machinery” under 17 (5) (d) can include buildings and factory as well, if they are used for the purpose of business for further supply. “Functional test” to be applied for determining whether a building is a plant for a particular business. So, this implies that for ITC purposes, each case needs to be decided on respective factual basis as to whether a particular constructed premise is actually plant or machinery. This would also entail determination of nature of business and the role that, any constructed building or factory plays in business and the purpose for which the premises are being used. Thus, though the validity has been upheld but appera that taxpayers have not been rendered totally remedy less when it comes to construction related credit. Now businesses may review their ITC positions in view of the interpretation accorded to plant or machinery by the Apex Court. #safariretreats #supremecourt #gstupdate #ITC #constructioncredit #gstlitigation

Both goverments at center and at state of AP can focus on steel plant in restoration for new products by bringing technology based expansion. and not on lands of steel plant for money laundering activities. HD Kumarasway can handle the issue without diversing the reality for encash ment of lands than productive oriented manufturing for a developing source of infrastructure. They need not sell steel plant and ask someone to build an assembly complex at rupee 1 in favour of beneficiaries. Here more of technical committee can justify the effective usage of resources than politecians who want to ignore the asset and it's values. in such case chief minister post can be given for contract for better governance than for doing money laundering activities.

Good to see more domestic protectionist measures in the Canadian steel industry. The latest warning comes from steel fabricators, who shape the metal into construction-ready products. They say that they’re struggling to compete for contracts to supply the projects, because overseas rivals – especially from China – offer much lower prices because of looser labour, environmental and other standards. #construction #steel #buildings #building #metal #imports #china Zekelman Industries Canadian Construction Association - Association canadienne de la construction Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) Canadian Sheet Steel Building Institute Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) ICBA | Independent Contractors and Businesses Association British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) Alberta Construction Association Saskatchewan Construction Association Manitoba Heavy Construction Association 

#GRCA #TechnicalTuesday; "Impact Resistance of GRC" The International Glassfibre Reinforced Concrete Association (GRCA) has a range of technical documents in its techNOTE series which feature advice on most aspects of glassfibre reinforced concrete #GRC / #GFRC specification, manufacture and use. The sixteenth in the series techNOTE 16 focuses on the Impact Resistance of GRC. It serves as an overview of previously established data, in addition to evaluating test results from impact tests undertaken by several manufacturers that maintain the Full Member grade status of GRCA. It is available to download at https://lnkd.in/e72Q2BJ6

Ignoring CBAM is not an option. CBAM is proving extraordinarily complex - so it’s tempting to just hope it will go away. It won’t - and for the fastener industry CBAM arguably represents the most disruptive development in decades. The facts are inescapable: - The EU will not deviate from its CBAM course. The U.K., and other countries, will follow its lead. - Any EU importer failing to report Q3 emissions data by end October, that cannot provide convincing evidence it has done all in its power to obtain that data, risks incurring financial penalties. - Any UK exporter that cannot provide EU customers with required CBAM data risks losing that business. EU importers will have little choice but to find another supplier that can provide the data. - European industrial and construction consumers must recognise that CBAM will significantly increase the cost of fasteners - and those costs will continue to escalate over time. Challenging as it unquestionably will be, please take CBAM seriously. The alternative will not prove the easy option. If you’re a U.K. or Irish fastener company and want to know more, join the BIAFD - its members are better informed, including on CBAM. www.biafd.org #biafduk #cbam

Thomas Engineers, Sam Liu Gurjap Singh Ryan T. Lei Peng and Alex Zhang attended the CPAA NZ Roadshow last week, an insightful event thanks to Hynds Pipe Systems Limited and Humes - a Division of Fletcher Building The event also provided a chance to reconnect with colleagues from Auckland Council and consultancies. Topics that our team found most helpful included: 1. The importance of carbon footprint reduction in the design phases of pipe networks. 2. Key design that offers durability and sustainability for pipeline installations. 3. Pipe load design which works with already established planting - not only traffic loads. 4. Post inspection assessment of concrete network. #civilengineering #engineeringexcellence #pipelineconstruction #roadmaintenance #nzbusiness #landdevelopment #engineeringexcellence

Presentation of the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) tailings related bulletins continues this week with: Bulletin 106 (1996): A Guide to Tailings Dams and Impoundments - Design, Construction, Use and Rehabilitation Summary This bulletin discussed common problems in the disposal of tailings at mines, quarries and other industries, and identifies safe methods of designing and operating dams and impoundments. The problems encountered at the end of operations when it becomes desirable to end tailings dam construction and it is necessary to rehabilitate the dam and its impoundment to make it permanently safe and environmentally acceptable were discussed and a final chapter described some of the governmental regulations controlling tailings dams in some countries. More information on the bulletin on the link below: https://lnkd.in/er_bzi-s

Check out the article below from the June NRMCA E-Newsletter. "The estimated ready mixed concrete produced in February is 21.6 million cubic yards, 10% higher than in February 2023. The estimated production in the U.S. through February is 50 million cubic yards, approximately 2.0% lower than that during the same period in 2023. Based on corrected cement shipments reported by USGS, the estimated production in the U.S. for 2023 was 400 million cubic yards, approximately 0.3% lower than that in 2022." *Ready mixed concrete production is estimated from cement shipments reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. More detail is available here for NRMCA members under Production Statistics. What do you think are contributing factors to the fluctuations in concrete production over the months and years? Weather? Construction peaks? Let us know in the comments below! Interested in getting more Concrete News? Check out NRMCA's E-News site to learn more about the ready mix industry happenings! 👇 https://lnkd.in/dQ3QFP3 #CroellInc #IndustryNews #ConcreteProduction

📰 American Steel Industry Urges Congress to Reject Anti-Competitive Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act 📰 In a joint letter to Congress, the American Institute of Steel Construction, American Iron and Steel Institute, and Steel Manufacturers Association outline their firm opposition to the proposed Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act (S4149) – and urge members of Congress to reject the anti-competitive bill. The bill, which was introduced by U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and James Risch (R-Idaho) on April 17, would give favorable treatment to the mass timber industry in the awarding of federal and military construction projects – at the expense of other building material competitors, including steel. The letter from steel industry leaders raised substantive concerns about the potential ramifications of this legislation on fair competition, taxpayer value, and sustainability practices within the construction sector. "While we support the exploration and development of innovative building materials, this bill, and similar efforts create an unfair contracting preference and would ultimately hinder rather than promote responsible construction practices," the letter says. 💬 We want to hear your thoughts on this. Did you know about this bill? Learn more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gF992Q3p #PNSFA #AISC #AISI #SMA #Congree #masstimber #masstimberfederalbuildingsact #federalconstructionprojects #militaryconstructionprojects #competitionisgood