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Two week countdown begins for ‘digital Oscars’
There is just a fortnight left to enter the Digital Construction Awards 2026 before the 31 October deadline. The ‘digital construction Oscars’ reward best practice and innovation in BIM, information management and digital technology across built and managed environments. The awards aim to recognise everyone in the supply chain. With 16 categories (listed below), there is…
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Let’s Make It Better – 3 Real Life Reader-Submitted Rooms Get Our Honest Decor Styling Advice
The other week, for fun, Marlee put up an Instastory asking the followers what they needed advice on in their homes. It was meant to just be an Instagram thing, but then we decided that it was silly not to share our suggestions on the blog, too! So that’s what we’re doing today. Here are…
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Who is responsible for shared drains on my property? What every homeowner should know
Hidden below ground and rarely seen or heard, drainage isn’t something most of us think about – until there’s a problem. But if you don’t know which pipes you’re responsible for, you could end up ignoring issues, passing the buck, or even causing long-term damage. That’s why it’s vital to understand who’s in charge of…
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Construction Job Openings Fall to Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade
The construction industry had 188,000 job openings at the end of August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). That figure marks a decline of 115,000 from July and 116,000 fewer openings than a year ago. “Construction…
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Cornwall bungalow turned into stunning house with sea views
As surprises go, a new home by the sea isn’t a bad one. In 2017 Ben and Ruth Prior, and their children, had been visiting the north Cornish coast for over a decade, renting homes each time. “I just thought, ‘Why don’t I buy one?’” says Ben, when he saw an older bungalow in their…
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Types of staircase: What are the main ones and how to choose
If you’re building or renovating a house, or even adding a loft conversion, you’ll need to understand the types of staircases available and where each type is suitable for use. Choose incorrectly, and you could find yourself with no feasible route between the different floors within your home. Or, with an unsafe staircase design that’s…
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Lloyds launches UK’s first heat pump mortgage
Homeowners taking out a Lloyds mortgage can now get their heating upgraded for free. The bank has partnered with Octopus Energy to cover the full cost of installing an air-source heat pump, the first time a UK lender has bundled such a green incentive into a mortgage. The move marks a major step in how…
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The Role of Siding in Commercial Construction Projects
Siding serves multiple functions in commercial construction beyond visual appeal. It protects the building structure, contributes to energy efficiency, and affects long-term maintenance costs. For contractors managing commercial projects, understanding how siding integrates with other building systems helps with specification decisions and installation planning. Siding as Part of the Building Envelope The building envelope includes…
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How Packaging Prevents Damage in Material Transport
The commercial construction industry operates on razor-thin profit margins where every damaged component, delayed shipment, or replacement order chips away at project profitability. While contractors meticulously plan equipment logistics and material deliveries, many underestimate the critical role packaging plays in protecting their investments during transport. The Hidden Costs of Inadequate Packaging According to the National…
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Planning Relocation in Commercial Construction
When commercial construction companies face relocation, they encounter challenges that typical businesses never experience. Moving a construction operation involves far more than packing boxes and hiring movers. It requires coordinating heavy equipment, managing active projects, and maintaining client commitments without interruption. Understanding the Unique Construction Move Construction contractors operate in an environment where downtime directly…