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300,000 homes face new Rachel Reeves ‘Mansion Tax’
More than 300,000 properties could fall within the scope of a new ‘Mansion Tax’ being prepared for next month’s budget, according to leading housing market analysts. The Labour Government are understood to be developing plans to tax homes based on house prices, particularly those valued above £1.5 million or £2 million. While no final announcement…
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Do dehumidifiers help with allergies?
We know dehumidifiers are great for tackling damp and condensation, but do they help with allergies? If you struggle with sensitivities at home, you might be wondering whether these machines can make a difference – and if they’re worth the investment. Since most indoor allergens thrive in humid environments, the best dehumidifiers can significantly reduce…
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The Link Up: Em’s Important Message, Mal’s First Holiday Decor Purchase, And Cute Pull-On Pants
Happy Sunday, everyone. First and foremost, we want to say how grateful we are that there are judges who are fighting against taking away necessary programs from people in real need. However, that doesn’t mean people and organizations serving those communities still don’t need a lot of help, especially since SNAP benefits may be heavily…
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How to make a dark landing lighter
Every home has its shadows, and the landing is often one of them. Tucked between rooms and often cut off from daylight, it’s a space that’s all too easy to overlook. But with a little thought – the right lighting, a fresh palette and a few smart design choices – even the darkest landing can…
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How to make a dark landing lighter
Every home has its shadows, and the landing is often one of them. Tucked between rooms and often cut off from daylight, it’s a space that’s all too easy to overlook. But with a little thought – the right lighting, a fresh palette and a few smart design choices – even the darkest landing can…
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Is cultural safety the missing ingredient in building safety? Meet the CIOB Paul Dockerill Award 2025
“Let’s continue to engage, collaborate and listen. Let’s continue to do the right thing, keep people safe, and embed continuous improvement with respect at every level,” he said. “Most of all, let’s put people first and work to inspire future generations to see building safety management and fire engineering as noble duties, not just technical…
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Mark Farmer awarded honorary CIOB fellowship
Farmer, the author of the landmark 2016 Modernise or Die report and founder of Cast Consultancy, in his lecture urged construction leaders to face the disruptive potential of artificial intelligence (AI) on the sector’s white-collar workforce, warning that the industry is “missing a trick” by focusing too narrowly on trade skills shortages. View the original…
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Determination, commitment and overcoming challenges: construction students’ achievements recognised in CIOB Maidstone awards
Bell was studying for Level 4 – Quantity Surveying Technician – HNC Construction at MidKent College. Transitioning from a background in supply chain materials management, he was praised for “embracing a steep learning curve, mastering construction-specific techniques, terminology and technologies that are outside his current professional scope”. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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CIOB Ireland Awards celebrate the people and projects shaping the built environment
The event was kick-started with a speech from James Lawless, Ireland’s Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, who said: “The CIOB Ireland Awards are a reminder that construction is as much about people as it is about materials. It’s about collaboration, vision, and leadership, just as much as bricks and mortar. View the…
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Congratulations to new CIOB members and fellows
More than 90 construction professionals were welcomed into the CIOB Community in September as new chartered members (MCIOBs), Fellows, TechCIOBs and a new Chartered Building Company in a ceremony at Drapers Hall in London. Morning graduation NEW FELLOWS Adam ChrichtonNicola CollasPaloma HermosoWilliam Smith NEW MEMBERS Roqaya Abou KlaibAdebusola AteloyeBen BennettJose Antonio Berrio Fernandez-CaballeroDavid CallawayMarc CobbyLouis…