builder
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Walsh started his career as a professional builder before rising to fame alongside Alan Titchmarsh and Charlie Dimmock on the BBC's Ground Force from 1997 to 2005.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
In a recent interview, He said his company was transforming itself into a builder of robotaxis and robots and the software powering them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Raised in Queens, the son of a builder and a dressmaker, he lives in Brooklyn with his wife of 41 years, Katherine, and still takes the subway to watch his beloved Knicks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
HOA fees are also harder to avoid: 44% of homes for sale are now subject to a monthly HOA fee, in part due to builder preferences and a preference for HOAs among some municipalities.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
As soon as she was able to work again, Doc Thompson hired out Harriet and her father, Ben, to John Stewart, a builder.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
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Employers added a combined 10,800 jobs in nonresidential builders and specialty trade contractors—workers such as electricians who are in high demand at data-center sites.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2026
He is particularly keen on PulteGroup, which is less exposed than other builders to more-rate-sensitive, first-time home buyers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
“There is a little bit of a feeling in the marketplace amongst builders that maybe this would help change buyer sentiment,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Home builders have traded down to cheaper materials, but they still face higher price tags for basic construction components.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
When Jon entered, four builders were playing at tiles at the table nearest the steps.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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