This document discusses global and national economic trends and their implications for South Australia. Key points include:
1) Global economic growth is moderate but continuing, with most major economies growing. Interest rates and inflation are expected to remain very low.
2) Commodity prices have sharply dropped but are likely to have bottomed out. Lower commodity prices negatively impact Australia's terms of trade.
3) The Australian economy is experiencing a slowdown due to the end of the mining boom. Growth is expected to remain moderate with low inflation and wages growth. Government revenues face constraints.
Ceda (sa division) economic outlook for sa business 29 september 2016Darryl Gobbett
The document provides an overview and analysis of the Australian economy and South Australian business outlook by Darryl Gobbett, Chief Economist at Baillieu Holst. Key points include:
- Economic growth in Australia and South Australia is expected to remain slow, with non-mining investment and private sector growth slowing following the federal election.
- Increased policy uncertainty and a lack of reforms at both the federal and state level pose challenges for businesses.
- Government budgets face rising deficits and spending pressures as revenue growth is reliant on bracket creep and removal of tax breaks.
Economic Outlook for South Australian Business presentation to Ceda (SA) Darryl Gobbett
Darryl Gobbett, Chief Economist at Baillieu Holst, presents to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (SA), his economic outlook for South Australia and what that means for local business.
Family Business Australia Economic Update 28 August 2015 FBA formatDarryl Gobbett
The document provides a disclaimer stating that any advice is general in nature and does not consider individual circumstances, and no warranty is provided regarding accuracy or completeness of the information. It advises readers to consider their own needs before making investment decisions based on the information. The global trends section discusses factors like moderate global growth, low inflation and interest rates, shrinking deficits, and monetary policies remaining stimulatory in most countries. The Australian outlook section notes growth is expected to continue but the economy is transitioning from the mining investment boom. Households remain big savers and non-mining business investment needs to increase more.
The document summarizes the current state of the global and Saint Lucian economies. It notes that the global economic outlook has worsened as growth has slowed in major economies like China, India, and Brazil. This slowing is expected to negatively impact Saint Lucia through lower tourism, FDI, exports, and grants. Saint Lucia's growth is projected to be below targets for 2012 due to these mounting risks. The government's fiscal position is also expected to deteriorate as the recurrent deficit exceeds targets and revenues fall short. Salaries and wages comprise the largest share of expenditures and have been steadily increasing, posing challenges. Recommendations include foregoing salary increases this period to address fiscal issues and risks to the economy.
The document provides an economic and fiscal outlook for New Zealand from the Treasury. It summarizes the global and domestic economic situation and forecasts, including steady but modest global growth. Domestically, growth is expected to be driven by investment and consumption. The fiscal strategy aims to restore financial strength by reducing the deficit and constraining expenditure growth to achieve a surplus by 2014/15 and reduce net debt to below 20% of GDP by 2020. The budget decisions and four-year plans support this strategy through spending on priority areas and restraining new operating spending.
This document summarizes key aspects of the Indian Union Budget, including its format, expenditures, revenues, deficits, and economic indicators. It provides an overview of the budget process and expectations. It also analyzes strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats related to the Indian economy and offers suggestions to make the budget more impactful, such as focusing on outcomes over expenditures and prioritizing education, infrastructure, and reducing corruption.
The document discusses the objectives, scope, findings, and challenges of analyzing Bangladesh's budget for fiscal year 2011-12. It provides an overview of revenue sources such as taxes, expenditures on sectors like education and health, and development versus non-development spending. It also includes tables showing revenue, expenditure, deficit, and financing details of the budget. The target of 7% GDP growth for 2011-12 is considered ambitious given Bangladesh's past growth rates and challenges in accurately measuring economic indicators.
Ceda (sa division) economic outlook for sa business 29 september 2016Darryl Gobbett
The document provides an overview and analysis of the Australian economy and South Australian business outlook by Darryl Gobbett, Chief Economist at Baillieu Holst. Key points include:
- Economic growth in Australia and South Australia is expected to remain slow, with non-mining investment and private sector growth slowing following the federal election.
- Increased policy uncertainty and a lack of reforms at both the federal and state level pose challenges for businesses.
- Government budgets face rising deficits and spending pressures as revenue growth is reliant on bracket creep and removal of tax breaks.
Economic Outlook for South Australian Business presentation to Ceda (SA) Darryl Gobbett
Darryl Gobbett, Chief Economist at Baillieu Holst, presents to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (SA), his economic outlook for South Australia and what that means for local business.
Family Business Australia Economic Update 28 August 2015 FBA formatDarryl Gobbett
The document provides a disclaimer stating that any advice is general in nature and does not consider individual circumstances, and no warranty is provided regarding accuracy or completeness of the information. It advises readers to consider their own needs before making investment decisions based on the information. The global trends section discusses factors like moderate global growth, low inflation and interest rates, shrinking deficits, and monetary policies remaining stimulatory in most countries. The Australian outlook section notes growth is expected to continue but the economy is transitioning from the mining investment boom. Households remain big savers and non-mining business investment needs to increase more.
The document summarizes the current state of the global and Saint Lucian economies. It notes that the global economic outlook has worsened as growth has slowed in major economies like China, India, and Brazil. This slowing is expected to negatively impact Saint Lucia through lower tourism, FDI, exports, and grants. Saint Lucia's growth is projected to be below targets for 2012 due to these mounting risks. The government's fiscal position is also expected to deteriorate as the recurrent deficit exceeds targets and revenues fall short. Salaries and wages comprise the largest share of expenditures and have been steadily increasing, posing challenges. Recommendations include foregoing salary increases this period to address fiscal issues and risks to the economy.
The document provides an economic and fiscal outlook for New Zealand from the Treasury. It summarizes the global and domestic economic situation and forecasts, including steady but modest global growth. Domestically, growth is expected to be driven by investment and consumption. The fiscal strategy aims to restore financial strength by reducing the deficit and constraining expenditure growth to achieve a surplus by 2014/15 and reduce net debt to below 20% of GDP by 2020. The budget decisions and four-year plans support this strategy through spending on priority areas and restraining new operating spending.
This document summarizes key aspects of the Indian Union Budget, including its format, expenditures, revenues, deficits, and economic indicators. It provides an overview of the budget process and expectations. It also analyzes strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats related to the Indian economy and offers suggestions to make the budget more impactful, such as focusing on outcomes over expenditures and prioritizing education, infrastructure, and reducing corruption.
The document discusses the objectives, scope, findings, and challenges of analyzing Bangladesh's budget for fiscal year 2011-12. It provides an overview of revenue sources such as taxes, expenditures on sectors like education and health, and development versus non-development spending. It also includes tables showing revenue, expenditure, deficit, and financing details of the budget. The target of 7% GDP growth for 2011-12 is considered ambitious given Bangladesh's past growth rates and challenges in accurately measuring economic indicators.
On 21 September 2018, Scope affirmed the US sovereign rating at AA/ Stable. What are the factors which contribute to the United States losing its AAA rating?
With the election of Donald Trump ushering in a dramatic change to the US policy framework, we look at the potential impact of his policies on growth, interest rates and the markets. We look in particular at the current state of the global equity market and the risks and opportunities it presents to clients if the US economy speeds up and interest rates rise.
Find out the potential economic policy changes as a result of the new US administration and what the impact these policy and economic changes have on global markets, especially equities
This document summarizes the key financial information and highlights from PINE's 3Q11 earnings conference call. It discusses improvements in net income, returns on equity, and credit portfolio growth. The credit portfolio grew 4.5% in the quarter and diversified across sectors and products. Credit quality was maintained with non-performing loans at 1.7% and total credit coverage at 2.9%. PINE's capital adequacy ratio increased 300 basis points to 19.6% in 3Q11. The balance sheet remains strong with liquidity, capital, and credit coverage buffers. Guidance for 2011 was reaffirmed.
This document is the 2020 Budget Speech given by South African Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni on February 26, 2020. In the speech, Mboweni outlines South Africa's economic context and forecasts modest GDP growth of 0.9% in 2020. He presents the national budget, including consolidated spending of R1.95 trillion, a budget deficit of R370.5 billion (6.8% of GDP), and gross national debt projected to reach 65.6% of GDP. Mboweni announces some personal income tax relief and adjustments to taxes and levies to support growth while aiming for fiscal sustainability.
This document provides an agenda and background information for ITW's Annual Investor Meeting being held in New York City on December 8, 2008. The agenda includes presentations on capital structure by Ron Kropp, on the food equipment business by Scott Santi and John McDonough, and an overall ITW overview by David Speer. Brief biographies are provided for each presenter as well as forward-looking statements and information regarding ITW's capital structure, debt capacity, liquidity, and free cash flow. The food equipment presentation will cover the business overview, end markets, product lines, and growth strategies.
The document is a January 2014 newsletter from Prism Capital Management that provides investment updates on several topics:
1) It summarizes the history of interest rates in the US, noting they are currently near historic lows but expected to rise in the future.
2) It outlines the economic outlook for 2014, expecting continued slow GDP growth around 2% with little change in employment, inflation expected to increase slightly but remain low.
3) It summarizes new research from Morningstar that challenges common assumptions around retirement costs, finding actual costs are often lower than estimated based on factors like taxes, spending patterns, and life expectancies.
Fiscal policy involves changes to government spending and taxes to influence economic activity. Expansionary fiscal policy includes increasing spending or decreasing taxes, while contractionary policy means decreasing spending or increasing taxes. The purpose is to achieve long-run growth, full employment, and stable prices. While tax increases may raise revenues up to a point, the Laffer Curve shows revenues decline beyond a certain tax rate as incentives to work and invest diminish.
Fiscal policy is the government's use of spending and tax policies to influence the economy. The Indian government uses fiscal policy to achieve objectives like economic development, resource mobilization, and regional balanced growth. Key aspects of India's fiscal policy include reliance on indirect taxes and deficit financing. While fiscal policy aims to accelerate growth, reduce inequality and ensure stability, India's mounting public debt and black money pose challenges.
Fiscal policy involves using government spending, taxation, and borrowing to influence aggregate demand, output, and employment. Changes in fiscal policy affect both aggregate demand and aggregate supply. In the past, fiscal policy outcomes in the UK have not been prudent and have burdened future generations by exceeding spending over tax receipts. The new fiscal framework moves in a better direction by borrowing only to invest via the golden rule and taking a prudent approach to managing public finances and debt levels.
Current Economic Outlook & Protecting Credit ExposureAli Mohiuddin
This brief presentation looks at the recent market correction in light of historical corrections and the probability of the market entering the bull-market territory in the near future. By connecting the current economic and geo-political environment globally, it looks at the possible triggers for a more severe correction in the medium term. The presentation then focuses on the GCC Region and analyzes the possibility of an economic downturn in the GCC market. Finally, it briefly gives an opinion on how to protect credit exposure in this environment with industry outlooks for a few select industries.
The document provides a summary of key economic indicators in the second quarter of 2010:
- GDP growth slowed to 2.4% in the second quarter, likely to be revised lower, with stronger growth in goods than services.
- Private sector investment increased sharply, especially in equipment and software, suggesting businesses are more confident.
- Government spending contributed significantly to growth in the second quarter, but those gains are not likely sustainable.
- Overall the economy is growing but at a slowing pace, and continued stimulus will be needed to boost job growth.
Federal Budget 2016/17 - What it means for youCommSec
Each budget has its catch-cry or theme. In 2014 it was all about “Budget emergency” and “End of the age of entitlement.” In 2015 the catch-phrase was more positive with the budget seeking to “help Australians to have a go”. This year the theme is “jobs and growth” which is entirely appropriate.
The government is focused on measures that will support both economic growth and employment, and thus provide assistance to the Reserve Bank which has shouldered the “heavy lifting” role with monetary policy.
KI a INESS v spolupráci s ďalšími partnermi organizovali medzinárodnú
konferenciu v rámci Free Market Road Show 2012 na tému Európa na ceste do
nevoľníctva?, ktorá sa konala dňa 27. apríla 2012 v Bratislave. Pozrite si
prezentáciu Daneila Mitchella. Viac informácií na
www.konzervativizmus.sk.
Join us for the fourth quarter economic outlook webinar with Dr. Joe Webb, sponsored by MindfireInc. With an increasingly confused economic environment, Dr. Webb has the right prescription for navigating these rocky waters. Topics to be discussed include:
* The latest economy fun & games going into the election, and the first look at 2009's economy
* The print economy as the industry prepares for Graph Expo
* The latest survey of print businesses and their planned end-of-year actions
* Technology trends to watch for in 2009 and 2010
* Fall into Fall with Dr. Joe’s reading list
The document summarizes Darryl Gobbett's presentation on South Australian business conditions and budget forecasts to the Master Builders SA State Budget Breakfast on June 19, 2015. It includes global and national economic trends, implications for SA businesses, forecasts for the Australian and South Australian economies, and an overview of priorities and themes in the SA state budget. Key points covered are steady global growth, very low interest rates overseas, impacts of lower commodity prices in Australia, household spending and debt levels, population and skills challenges for SA, and tax reforms in the SA budget aimed at boosting business investment.
The document provides an overview and analysis of the 2015 Australian Federal Budget. Key points include:
- The budget forecasts continued economic growth but issues around commodity prices, exchange rates, and business investment.
- The Coalition has abandoned austerity measures and is focusing on stimulating jobs and growth through small business tax cuts, infrastructure funding, and middle class welfare spending.
- Proposed changes to the age pension asset test will require many retirees to draw down on their capital.
- The budget forecasts a gradual reduction in the underlying cash deficit over the coming years but risks remain of higher deficits.
Mayors' Summit for Jobs Growth SACES presentation 7 August 2015 v2Darryl Gobbett
This document summarizes a presentation given to mayors on local government's scope for action to promote jobs growth. It discusses the changing global economic environment and its impacts. It notes that South Australia's employment growth has been in health care, education, professional services, and specialized manufacturing. The presenter argues local governments can help small, specialized businesses connect to global value chains by developing local human capital and supporting entrepreneurship. A few paths of potential action are outlined, including prioritizing infrastructure and regulations to support local businesses, and advocating together with other regions for policies around issues like taxation, education, and government decentralization.
This document compares the costs of hiring contractors versus full-time employees. It finds that contractors can be less expensive than full-time employees, especially for roles lasting less than 3 years. Direct costs like salaries are typically higher for contractors, but contractors have lower indirect costs like benefits and lower risks of termination. The document provides cost comparisons across different hiring scenarios and outlines cost factors to consider in the analysis.
On 21 September 2018, Scope affirmed the US sovereign rating at AA/ Stable. What are the factors which contribute to the United States losing its AAA rating?
With the election of Donald Trump ushering in a dramatic change to the US policy framework, we look at the potential impact of his policies on growth, interest rates and the markets. We look in particular at the current state of the global equity market and the risks and opportunities it presents to clients if the US economy speeds up and interest rates rise.
Find out the potential economic policy changes as a result of the new US administration and what the impact these policy and economic changes have on global markets, especially equities
This document summarizes the key financial information and highlights from PINE's 3Q11 earnings conference call. It discusses improvements in net income, returns on equity, and credit portfolio growth. The credit portfolio grew 4.5% in the quarter and diversified across sectors and products. Credit quality was maintained with non-performing loans at 1.7% and total credit coverage at 2.9%. PINE's capital adequacy ratio increased 300 basis points to 19.6% in 3Q11. The balance sheet remains strong with liquidity, capital, and credit coverage buffers. Guidance for 2011 was reaffirmed.
This document is the 2020 Budget Speech given by South African Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni on February 26, 2020. In the speech, Mboweni outlines South Africa's economic context and forecasts modest GDP growth of 0.9% in 2020. He presents the national budget, including consolidated spending of R1.95 trillion, a budget deficit of R370.5 billion (6.8% of GDP), and gross national debt projected to reach 65.6% of GDP. Mboweni announces some personal income tax relief and adjustments to taxes and levies to support growth while aiming for fiscal sustainability.
This document provides an agenda and background information for ITW's Annual Investor Meeting being held in New York City on December 8, 2008. The agenda includes presentations on capital structure by Ron Kropp, on the food equipment business by Scott Santi and John McDonough, and an overall ITW overview by David Speer. Brief biographies are provided for each presenter as well as forward-looking statements and information regarding ITW's capital structure, debt capacity, liquidity, and free cash flow. The food equipment presentation will cover the business overview, end markets, product lines, and growth strategies.
The document is a January 2014 newsletter from Prism Capital Management that provides investment updates on several topics:
1) It summarizes the history of interest rates in the US, noting they are currently near historic lows but expected to rise in the future.
2) It outlines the economic outlook for 2014, expecting continued slow GDP growth around 2% with little change in employment, inflation expected to increase slightly but remain low.
3) It summarizes new research from Morningstar that challenges common assumptions around retirement costs, finding actual costs are often lower than estimated based on factors like taxes, spending patterns, and life expectancies.
Fiscal policy involves changes to government spending and taxes to influence economic activity. Expansionary fiscal policy includes increasing spending or decreasing taxes, while contractionary policy means decreasing spending or increasing taxes. The purpose is to achieve long-run growth, full employment, and stable prices. While tax increases may raise revenues up to a point, the Laffer Curve shows revenues decline beyond a certain tax rate as incentives to work and invest diminish.
Fiscal policy is the government's use of spending and tax policies to influence the economy. The Indian government uses fiscal policy to achieve objectives like economic development, resource mobilization, and regional balanced growth. Key aspects of India's fiscal policy include reliance on indirect taxes and deficit financing. While fiscal policy aims to accelerate growth, reduce inequality and ensure stability, India's mounting public debt and black money pose challenges.
Fiscal policy involves using government spending, taxation, and borrowing to influence aggregate demand, output, and employment. Changes in fiscal policy affect both aggregate demand and aggregate supply. In the past, fiscal policy outcomes in the UK have not been prudent and have burdened future generations by exceeding spending over tax receipts. The new fiscal framework moves in a better direction by borrowing only to invest via the golden rule and taking a prudent approach to managing public finances and debt levels.
Current Economic Outlook & Protecting Credit ExposureAli Mohiuddin
This brief presentation looks at the recent market correction in light of historical corrections and the probability of the market entering the bull-market territory in the near future. By connecting the current economic and geo-political environment globally, it looks at the possible triggers for a more severe correction in the medium term. The presentation then focuses on the GCC Region and analyzes the possibility of an economic downturn in the GCC market. Finally, it briefly gives an opinion on how to protect credit exposure in this environment with industry outlooks for a few select industries.
The document provides a summary of key economic indicators in the second quarter of 2010:
- GDP growth slowed to 2.4% in the second quarter, likely to be revised lower, with stronger growth in goods than services.
- Private sector investment increased sharply, especially in equipment and software, suggesting businesses are more confident.
- Government spending contributed significantly to growth in the second quarter, but those gains are not likely sustainable.
- Overall the economy is growing but at a slowing pace, and continued stimulus will be needed to boost job growth.
Federal Budget 2016/17 - What it means for youCommSec
Each budget has its catch-cry or theme. In 2014 it was all about “Budget emergency” and “End of the age of entitlement.” In 2015 the catch-phrase was more positive with the budget seeking to “help Australians to have a go”. This year the theme is “jobs and growth” which is entirely appropriate.
The government is focused on measures that will support both economic growth and employment, and thus provide assistance to the Reserve Bank which has shouldered the “heavy lifting” role with monetary policy.
KI a INESS v spolupráci s ďalšími partnermi organizovali medzinárodnú
konferenciu v rámci Free Market Road Show 2012 na tému Európa na ceste do
nevoľníctva?, ktorá sa konala dňa 27. apríla 2012 v Bratislave. Pozrite si
prezentáciu Daneila Mitchella. Viac informácií na
www.konzervativizmus.sk.
Join us for the fourth quarter economic outlook webinar with Dr. Joe Webb, sponsored by MindfireInc. With an increasingly confused economic environment, Dr. Webb has the right prescription for navigating these rocky waters. Topics to be discussed include:
* The latest economy fun & games going into the election, and the first look at 2009's economy
* The print economy as the industry prepares for Graph Expo
* The latest survey of print businesses and their planned end-of-year actions
* Technology trends to watch for in 2009 and 2010
* Fall into Fall with Dr. Joe’s reading list
The document summarizes Darryl Gobbett's presentation on South Australian business conditions and budget forecasts to the Master Builders SA State Budget Breakfast on June 19, 2015. It includes global and national economic trends, implications for SA businesses, forecasts for the Australian and South Australian economies, and an overview of priorities and themes in the SA state budget. Key points covered are steady global growth, very low interest rates overseas, impacts of lower commodity prices in Australia, household spending and debt levels, population and skills challenges for SA, and tax reforms in the SA budget aimed at boosting business investment.
The document provides an overview and analysis of the 2015 Australian Federal Budget. Key points include:
- The budget forecasts continued economic growth but issues around commodity prices, exchange rates, and business investment.
- The Coalition has abandoned austerity measures and is focusing on stimulating jobs and growth through small business tax cuts, infrastructure funding, and middle class welfare spending.
- Proposed changes to the age pension asset test will require many retirees to draw down on their capital.
- The budget forecasts a gradual reduction in the underlying cash deficit over the coming years but risks remain of higher deficits.
Mayors' Summit for Jobs Growth SACES presentation 7 August 2015 v2Darryl Gobbett
This document summarizes a presentation given to mayors on local government's scope for action to promote jobs growth. It discusses the changing global economic environment and its impacts. It notes that South Australia's employment growth has been in health care, education, professional services, and specialized manufacturing. The presenter argues local governments can help small, specialized businesses connect to global value chains by developing local human capital and supporting entrepreneurship. A few paths of potential action are outlined, including prioritizing infrastructure and regulations to support local businesses, and advocating together with other regions for policies around issues like taxation, education, and government decentralization.
This document compares the costs of hiring contractors versus full-time employees. It finds that contractors can be less expensive than full-time employees, especially for roles lasting less than 3 years. Direct costs like salaries are typically higher for contractors, but contractors have lower indirect costs like benefits and lower risks of termination. The document provides cost comparisons across different hiring scenarios and outlines cost factors to consider in the analysis.
The document describes an Industrial Hygiene Suite from Medgate that consists of several modules to help industrial hygienists effectively manage various aspects of their work. The modules enable hygienists to track equipment calibration, store sample lab results, create quantitative sampling plans from risk assessments, manage similar exposure groups, and other functions. The suite was developed by Medgate's certified industrial hygienists to intuitively meet the unique requirements of industrial hygiene professionals.
18062_Innovative Risk Management on the Barzan Onshore Project (final)Bob DeHart
The document describes the Barzan Onshore Project in Qatar, which involves developing a sour gas processing facility. It discusses four key areas of innovative risk management: emergency response coordination, health management, man-machine interface, and heat stress management. The project has achieved world-class safety results with over 200 million man-hours completed with no fatalities or lost time injuries. It highlights the safety culture and systems established in emergency response, health services, traffic safety, and heat mitigation that have contributed to this strong safety performance on the large-scale construction project.
Ethics In Industrial Hygiene, National Conference, February 2014Kartik Vora
This document outlines an agenda and presentation on ethics in industrial hygiene. It discusses current issues like erroneous exposure data and lack of reliable sampling methods in 50% of workplaces. It emphasizes the need for ethics from both professional and personal perspectives. Case studies are presented on the impacts of unethical behavior by companies like Enron. Dilemmas are discussed around sampling conditions, seeking peer review, accepting gifts, and actions when witnessing ethical violations. The conclusion emphasizes implementing ethics by listening to one's inner voice.
Industrial hygiene BY Muhammad Fahad Ansari 12IEEM14fahadansari131
Industrial hygiene aims to recognize, evaluate, and control workplace hazards to protect workers. It originated to limit chemical exposures but now addresses other hazards like noise, heat, vibration and repetitive motion. The OSH Act of 1970 was passed to ensure safe working conditions. Environmental hazards include chemicals, physical agents, ergonomic issues and biological hazards which can enter the body through inhalation, absorption or ingestion. Controls follow the OSHA hierarchy of engineering, work practice, administrative controls then PPE. Exposure can be acute or chronic and air contaminants include particulates, fumes, mists, fibers and gases. Hearing conservation programs are required where noise levels exceed certain limits. Proper PPE selection requires understanding its
All about Engineering-Power Plant,Oil&Gas,Water and Air industryAnshul Tripathi
This document provides an overview of the power sector and different types of power plants, with a focus on thermal power plants. It discusses the key components of a thermal power plant including the boiler, turbine, and generator. It also covers balance of plant equipment like water treatment systems, coal handling plants, and ash handling plants. Engineering jobs in areas like design, procurement, site execution, and operations & maintenance are listed for thermal, combined cycle, solar, hydro, and wind power. The document includes diagrams of the power plant processes and 3D models of complete plants.
The Green Building 101 Workshop is a full-day workshop providing a general introduction to green building concepts, techniques and materials, including the impact of various building certification systems on building contractor businesses, and the implications of various credentials for their employees.
The goal of the workshop is to provide a participant with the background necessary to make informed decisions about next steps for their business model and/or for training and credentialing. This workshop is designed for contractors interested in gaining the basics of green building. From knowledge to networking, this workshop is your ticket to entering the green economy.
Why should you attend this workshop?
* Gain a foundation in green building
* Learn from experts in the field
* Networking with potential employers
* Subsidized workshop fee
The workshop will be led by staff from The Green Roundtable / NEXUS, and assisted by guest speakers from leading institutions such as ICF and ABCD. All instructors have extensive experience in the field.
This is an equal opportunity program - auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. This workshop is a project of Green Jobs Boston, the Mayor’s Office of Jobs and Community Services and the Boston Redevelopment Authority. A project of the Massachusetts State Energy Sector Partnership, funded in whole by a $6M grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment & Training Administration.
This document provides an overview of industrial hygiene. It defines occupational/industrial hygiene according to the International Occupational Hygiene Association and American Industrial Hygiene Association. The roles of industrial hygienists include anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling health hazards in the workplace. The basic principles of industrial hygiene are anticipation of potential risks, recognition of existing hazards, evaluation of health risks, and control of unacceptable risks. The document discusses various workplace health hazards including chemicals, physical agents, biological agents, and ergonomic/psychological factors. It also covers risk evaluation and assessment methods like workplace inspections, health monitoring, and permissible exposure limits.
This document provides a hazard identification and risk assessment for rig-up/rig-down and operation of a Bail Assembly Spreader System (BASS), Dual Articulating Lift Frame (DALF), Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU), and handling equipment and mini track. Hazards identified include long cotter pins creating snag points, suspended loads, falling objects, broken hydraulic connections and hoses, sling failure, load shift in equipment basket, and more. Controls to reduce risks include proper placement of cotter pins, crane checklists, inspections, fall protection, securing loads, and documented procedures. The assessment identifies personnel at risk, severity and likelihood of hazards before and after controls
This presentation introduces industrial hygiene, which involves recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace hazards such as exposure to chemicals, noise, heat, and vibration. It was presented by three students and discusses the key aspects of industrial hygiene including the OSHAct of 1970, common environmental hazards, the OSHA hierarchy of controls, types of exposures and air contaminants, and the importance of protection and hygiene surveys. The benefits of industrial hygiene are highlighted as keeping known hazards under control, establishing standards, preventing accidents, and increasing worker morale and production while decreasing costs.
This document provides information on personal protective equipment (PPE), with a focus on eye and face protection, head protection, and respiratory protection. It discusses the employer's responsibilities to assess workplace hazards, select appropriate PPE, train employees, and maintain equipment. Various types of PPE are described, including safety glasses, goggles, face shields, welding helmets, and hard hats. Proper use, care, and limitations of different PPE are also outlined. The document emphasizes that PPE is the last line of defense, and engineering and administrative controls should first be used to eliminate or reduce hazards where possible.
Control systems engineering. by i.j. nagrathSri Harsha
This document discusses the benefits of exercise for both physical and mental health. It states that regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health, reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, enhance mood, and reduce stress levels. The document recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week to gain these benefits.
Isometric projections for engineering studentsAkshay Darji
The document discusses isometric projections and isometric drawing. It begins by explaining the limitations of orthographic views and how isometric projections show all three dimensions of an object in a single view. It then defines the principles and types of projection, including orthographic, pictorial, axonometric, isometric, dimetric and trimetric. The remainder of the document focuses specifically on isometric projection, defining isometric axes, lines, planes and drawings. It provides examples of how to construct isometric views of various objects from their orthographic projections.
Civil Contractors Federation SA 18 May 2016Darryl Gobbett
Darryl Gobbett's presentation to the Civil Contractors Federation explores the issues surrounding South Australia and how infrastructure can help to drive the local economy.
Baillieu Holst 2016 Federal Budget Breakfast PresentationDarryl Gobbett
4th May 2016 Baillieu Holst presented their views on the 2016 Federal Government Budget. CEO Gavin Powell, Chief Economist Darryl Gobbett and SMSF Specialist Helen Dundon presented the changes and the impacts of the changes announced.
Fiscal Policy (Austerity) in the UK Economytutor2u
This document discusses fiscal policy in the UK. It provides information on UK government spending, including that social welfare and healthcare are the largest items. It also shows data on government consumption, investment, spending and tax revenue as a percentage of GDP from 1980 to the present. The document discusses the UK's fiscal deficit reduction policies under the Conservative government, including spending cuts and tax increases. It outlines arguments for and against the government's austerity policies aimed at reducing the budget deficit. Finally, it defines some key terms related to fiscal policy economics.
This document summarizes Professor Ian Harper's comments on the 2012-13 Australian Federal Budget. It notes that while the budget projections show steady GDP and unemployment rates, Australia is experiencing a two-speed economy with booming mining investment and employment in the northwest and slower growth in the southeast. It also questions whether the budget's projected surplus and fiscal contraction will actually occur and discusses implications for monetary policy.
The Curious Case of Savings-Investment Gap and its Implications for IndiaAshutosh Bhargava
Their has been a remarkable shift in the savings-investment gap at the global level as well as in India. While this has had a tangible impact on global potential growth, the recovery is likely to differ from one country to another. In the Indian context, the recovery in trend growth is likely to be much higher than what is generally peceived and thus requires a more proactive response from policy makers, especially the monetary authorities.
Indian Economy: The Curious Case of Household Savings-Investment GapAshutosh Bhargava
1) Household savings rates in India peaked in 2008 but have since experienced a steep decline, with the household savings-investment gap currently at its lowest level since the late 1980s.
2) This decline in household savings has negatively impacted potential growth by reducing capital availability to the private sector and decreasing overall capital productivity.
3) Policymakers should pursue more accommodative monetary policy to further support balance sheet repair and strengthen India's domestic macroeconomic profile while foreign liquidity remains favorable globally. Prioritizing growth over inflation targeting will help maximize the current window of opportunity.
Indian Economy: the curious case of household savings-investment gapAshutosh Bhargava
1) The document discusses India's declining household savings rate and growing household savings-investment gap in recent years.
2) Historically, Indian households had the largest positive savings-investment gap, but this has declined significantly in recent years as households have invested more in gold and real estate.
3) The declining household savings-investment gap has negatively impacted India's potential growth by reducing capital availability to the private sector and decreasing overall capital productivity.
The document provides an investment weekly market update from Goodbody Wealth Management. It discusses recent bond market volatility and recommends a short-duration bond strategy. It also summarizes the results of the UK election and its positive impact on reducing political uncertainty. Additionally, it comments on recent easing measures by China's central bank and remaining cautious on emerging markets due to China's economic performance.
The Continuing Constraints on Ireland's Public Financess.coffey
Ireland still faces constraints on its public finances from deficits and high debt levels, though debt is falling. While expenditure remains high, approximately 80% of corporation tax revenue comes from multinational corporations, highlighting Ireland's vulnerability. To better prepare for economic downturns, fiscal policy should assess balances and debt levels based on GNP rather than GDP, set aside corporate tax revenues equivalent to half the tax rate in a stability fund, and allow withdrawals from this fund during periods of low growth.
The document provides an overview of Baillieu Holst, an Australian financial advisory and wealth management firm. It discusses Baillieu Holst's history, services, locations, staff size and assets under advice. It also includes brief sections on the current global economic environment, key countries and their economic outlooks, US and Chinese economies, and the Australian economic outlook.
This document provides comments on Australia's Agricultural Competitiveness Green Paper. It argues that Australian agriculture needs a major policy shift from its current focus on production, industries and commodities, to a new focus on marketing, companies and products. Current policy has failed to improve agricultural competitiveness and has led to declining food exports, low investment, and foreign ownership of Australian farmland and food processing. The document advocates assisting farmers to improve business skills and develop new cooperative business models to better market higher value products internationally.
Michael Taft, SIPTU post budget 2020 analysis 16 Oct 19NevinInstitute
This document provides an analysis and summary of Ireland's Budget 2020. Some key points:
- The budget avoids using the term "recession" despite projections showing the Irish economy's GNI* measure will enter recession in 2020. Growth projections for GNI* are sluggish through 2024.
- In a disorderly Brexit scenario, the government is relying heavily on a €1 billion contingency fund to stimulate the economy, but there may not be enough support if the recession is longer or deeper than expected.
- In an orderly Brexit scenario, real spending cuts of 2.8% for public services and 6% for social payments are projected through 2024 to maintain prudent budgets, but this will squeeze public
NI Centre for Economic Policy Outlook Winter 2013JPR NI
The document discusses the economic recovery in Northern Ireland and forecasts modest GDP growth of 0.7% in 2013 and 1.5% in 2014. It notes that the recovery relies on private sector growth and will be insufficient to achieve Northern Ireland's economic ambitions without more support. It also recognizes risks to the recovery and calls for policy alignment with business priorities like addressing rising costs.
Whether you’re an individual taxpayer, an avid investor or you’re involved in running a business we invite you to view this informative presentation by Dr Chris Caton.
Dr Caton provides a general global and domestic economic market overview, including all aspects of the world markets and factors which will affect all of Australia over the next 6 -12 months.
The presentation includes:
> Financial markets
> Interest rates
> Exchange rates
> The share market and
> The implications of the budget.
Swedbank's Global Economic Outlook, 2010 March 18Swedbank
Swedbank was founded in 1820, as Sweden’s first savings bank was established. Today, our heritage is visible in that we truly are a bank for each and every one and in that we still strive to contribute to a sustainable development of society and our environment. We are strongly committed to society as a whole and keen to help bring about a sustainable form of societal development. Our Swedish operations hold an ISO 14001 environmental certification, and environmental work is an integral part of our business activities.
This document discusses balancing UK productivity and agility. It notes that while UK productivity has lagged compared to other countries, agility is also important for future success. The document examines factors that have impacted UK productivity such as its large service sector and small businesses. It argues that institutional agility, skills investment, and reallocating capital to more productive firms could help revive productivity. However, demographic changes mean the UK may face lower growth rates going forward, making productivity gains even more critical. The document concludes that both incremental improvements and embracing new ideas and technologies will be needed to boost productivity in this changing environment.
Governor Olli Rehn: The Finnish economy in early summer 2020: The worst has n...Suomen Pankki
- The euro area economy will enter a deep recession in 2020 according to the ECB's forecasts. GDP is expected to contract sharply but recover gradually.
- Inflation has slowed and the outlook is subdued, weighed down by weak demand. Central banks have taken actions to ease monetary policy and support liquidity.
- Finland's economy has avoided the worst impacts so far, but uncertainty remains around a possible second wave of the virus and weak exports. Cost competitiveness may deteriorate if wages do not adjust in other countries.
- Fiscal support measures have helped avoid large numbers of bankruptcies and redundancies in Finland. However, government debt levels will rise across EU countries. Economic policy must now
HML's Ireland October 2014 Commercial Bulletin contains all of the latest Ireland economic and financial data, including house prices, the unemployment rate and a Budget blog from Angela Keegan at Myhome.ie.
The document discusses the shape of the global economic recovery and associated risks. It finds that while growth rebounded in 2010, the recovery is not sustainable and a downturn is expected in 2011. Europe faces significant risks from debt problems and austerity measures. The US recovery depends on weak consumer demand as households pay down debt. China also faces recession risks from a slowing property market and investment.
2015: Real GDP growth of 0.8%
• The downward revision of Q4-2014 real GDP growth rate to -0.4% QoQ minimized the momentum of the Greek economy, drastically reducing the carry – over effect to just 0.1% forcing us to revise our forecast for real GDP growth rate to a range of 0.5% to 1.0% noting a median value of 0.8%
• Despite worries we believe that tourism will accelerate further in 2015 continuing to support the Greek economy
• EU funding: we expect EU funding to decelerate in 2015
• An upside risk on our estimates depends on the outcome of the negotiations between the new government and our EU partners.
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