Sentences with phrase «issues impacting on our industry»

«John's work has touched upon many of the major issues impacting on our industry and the wider built environment, including technical standards, building regulations, energy efficiency, sustainability, and BIM, to name just a few.

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The tech industry will zero in on a variety of topics involving A.I., including which fields will be the next to feel its impact as well as the thorny privacy issues that are sure to arise.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

Factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing from our forward - looking statements include risks relating to: failure of DBRS to rate the Notes at the anticipated ratings levels, which is a closing condition, or at all; changes in the financial markets, including changes in credit markets, interest rates, securitization markets generally and our proposed securitization in particular; the willingness of investors to buy the Notes; adverse developments regarding OnDeck, its business or the online or broader marketplace lending industry generally, any of which could impact what credit ratings, if any, are issued with respect to the Notes; the extended settlement cycle for the scheduled closing on April 17, 2018, which may exacerbate the foregoing risks; and other risks, including those described in our Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and in other documents that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time which are or will be available on the Commission's website at www.sec.gov.

Early reports suggest that there was a lot of constructive discussion and collaboration on key issues impacting the future of the Bitcoin industry, including block size.

The focus on Canadian gas was natural given the location of the Summit, the first to be held outside Asia, but it also reflected the lively debate going on in Canada over industry developments, environmental issues, and potential economic impacts.

INVEST CANADA ’18 provides a finger on the pulse on all that impacts Canada's private equity and venture capital industry — from macro-economic issues, to in - depth discussions relevant to specific industries and sectors.

In its seventh edition, this state of the market report presents investors» perspectives on key issues important to the impact investing industry, as well as analysis of their investment activity, asset allocations by geography, sector, and investment instrument, impact measurement practice, and performance.

«Through a dedicated President, FXPA will focus on market structure issues that directly impact the FX industry within each of the industry sectors and geographic regions that our diverse membership represents,» said FXPA Chairman Chip Lowry.

As the general public, entrepreneurs, regulators, small businesses, educators, students and industry groups become more aware of the facts about crowdfunding and the impact that it can have at the grassroots level for every small business on every street corner to the highest levels of government and regulation, a groundswell of interest has emerged sparking dialogue and events bringing crowdfunding education, awareness and issues into the spotlight.

Our article database on payments offers a wealth of subjects and issues related to the payments industry and the impact it may or may not have on your business.

She has helped AFSA establish its voice and authority on a range of issues and secured frequent meetings with a number of politicians to lobby for significant reform, as well as leading the process for submissions to government inquiries, including the Productivity Commission's inquiry into the impact of regulation on agriculture, and the Victorian Government's Animal Industries Advisory Committee, which released its report in 2016 that includes recommendations for more scale - appropriate application of the planning scheme around extensive and intensive animal husbandry.

The Australian Beverages Council advocates for an evidence - based and informed position on all issues impacting our industry.

«I look forward to helping guide this iconic industry toward lasting policies that will have a meaningful impact on challenging issues.»

24 March 2014 Media Statement Innovation and changing consumer needs brings together Australia's non-alcoholic beverage industry at annual conference on the Gold Coast Australia's non-alcoholic beverage industry has today come together on Queensland's Gold Coast to champion new innovations and discuss issues impacting the industry and beyond.

Sodexo is committed to playing a role in achieving this goal and is redoubling our efforts to eliminate food waste at every client site we serve through programs that focus on raising awareness and influencing the behaviors of our customers and employees; continuously improving our back - of - house processes and upgrading equipment in the kitchen; measuring our impact; and sharing our expertise with our clients and external industry partners to drive fundamental change on the issue of food waste.

The Australian Weeds Strategy provides a national framework for addressing weed issues whilst maintaining the sustainability of Australia's primary industries and reducing the impact of weeds on the environment.

Each committee deals with a range of issues that have a direct impact on the beverages industry.

Membership in the MLBA gives you the necessary clout to make an impact on issues affecting your business and the industry.

Measuring impact and sharing expertise with clients and external industry partners to drive fundamental change on the issue of food waste is seen as equally important.

As in years past, the ITN Customer Conference will focus on critical business issues and opportunities impacting the food industry.

The program addressed key issues that have a direct impact on the entire industry supply chain, and beyond!

The dairy industry is also heavily represented on the food pyramid as being a solid source of calcium, in spite of the fact that these foods are very fatty and tend to negatively impact people with lactose issues.

Fed Up has good intentions and raises valid issues, but it is almost two hours long and is so broad in its condemnation of the food industry that it's questionable whether it will find a viewership beyond the people who already agree with the producers» viewpoint, or whether it will have any impact on public policy.

The issue of dumping - where a country exports a product for either less than the price of it in the domestic country or less than the cost of making it - is having an impact on the UK steel industry and the global steel price.

- Companies that receive a red top for pre-emption rights issues see a large negative impact on performance, with an annual decrease of 3 percentage points of industry - adjusted ROA.

The website, savenytips.org, comes as the coalition also plans to stoke opposition through a regular newsletter on the issue and its impact on the restaurant industry.

«Our hope is that they will continue to work together as they graduate into careers in academia, industry, nonprofits and government, to make a systemic impact on a number of issues,» said Roberts, who is a former AAAS S&T Policy fellow.

Academics who move into industry, whether before or after working on their postdoctoral projects, face a particularly substantive issue that has strong impact on their mode of thinking.

While U.S. EPA recently announced carbon reduction policies that will affect the coal industry and the Obama administration has issued new rules in 2012 to sharply raise fuel economy standards for automakers, among other steps, the federal government has yet to enact serious legislation to combat climate change's impact on infrastructure.

The State of Fashion 2017 is The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company's in - depth report on the global fashion industry in 2017, focusing on the themes, issues and opportunities impacting the sector and its performance.

The third issue of Ever Manifesto, «Ever Conscious,» focuses on the environmental impact of the fashion industry.

Online Personals Watch condenses the endless feed of breaking stories on the online dating industry into pithy articles that cut to the core of an issue's statistics, consequences, and general impact.

I've written 4,000 blog posts featuring leading - edge insight and commentary on all aspects of the business of online dating, ranging from industry news, site reviews, emerging trends, analysis of dating site features, discussion about safety, finance and other high - impact issues facing the online dating industry.

In the retail and food sector, Apprentices can be beneficial and can have a direct impact on some of the key issues that affect the industry.

«I've long considered myself lucky to work in an industry I love and serve as an advocate for issues that have such a tremendous impact on the future of the automotive aftermarket,» Spagnola said.

We encourage you to attend the PRO General Membership Meeting and get up to speed on what's happening with your council, and to find out how you can play a more active role in addressing issues that influence and impact the restyling industry.

As the issues that affect the wheel and tire industry have become more complex, the WTC stands out as the go - to source for the latest information on hot topics such as evolving TPMS regulations, proposed electronic stability control standards and other important measures that could significantly impact manufacturers, distributors, retailers and installers of aftermarket wheels, tires and accessories.

The Motor Carrier Issue Fact Sheets provides a comprehensive review of the issues motor carriers face, their impacts on the industry, numbers related the the issues and legislative background.

Culture - defining events definitely impact fiction - writing trends: think LGBT issues, ISIS, ecstasy treatment for PTSD, the presidency under Trump, the refugee crisis, climate change, food industry politics — we've currently got a lot going on.

A moderated panel discussion featuring key players from the romance publishing world delving into the impact of issues of diversity on publishers, industry stakeholders, authors, readers, and society at large.

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You can read all about Vetere's impact on the pet industry, from the perspective of several prominent industry executives, in the December issue of Pet Business.

With these changes impacting access, PIJAC has had to refine its approach to ensure that legislators know and understand our industry and can act on key issues affecting animal welfare and our right to keep pets.

The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) has long engaged on this critically important issue, which has a wide and diverse impact on America's environment, animals and economy.

Speakers will address issues and opportunities in the aquatic, avian, reptile and small mammal sectors, and their broader impact on the industry as a whole.

The effectiveness of those dollars is diluted to the point where not a single association can make the necessary impact on the issues facing our industry.

-- Kim Stout, director of sales and marketing, Coastal Pet Products Sessions for the 2013 conference include: • The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Pet Demographic Study: Pet Population Trends and the Industry • The Dynamic Impact of Macro-Economic Trends on the Pet Industry • State of the Industry and Town Hall Meeting • The Future of Pets in Pet Stores • Legislation, Regulations and the Pet Industry • The Opportunities of Shifting Demographics and Pet Preferences • Government Panel on Legislative and Regulatory Issues • Topic Roundtable Discussions • Networking Events For the full agenda and registration information, visit petindustrytop2top.com.

To address this issue, the Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank Sanctuary Advisory Councils formed a Joint Working Group (JWG) on Vessel Strikes and Acoustic Impacts, including representatives from conservation groups, the shipping industry, and the scientific community.

«The conference will look at the current state of the Caribbean tourism industry and how to deal with issues that impact on the sector, with a view to building for the future and of course BA will play a major part in this.»