Category: Featured
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CPA rolls out plant simulator to attract future talent
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The Construction Plant-Hire Association (CPA) has invested in a plant simulator to help attract young people to construction careers. The simulator, from Tenstar Simulation, allows users to get practical experience operating a range of equipment, including dumpers, excavators, telehandlers and tower cranes, using realistic controls and 3D motion. The simulator is housed in a bespoke…
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Couple builds dream oak-frame house in Essex
For Marian and John Nash, the dream of owning an oak-frame home began over 40 years ago – that’s when they came across a brochure on homebuilding and were captivated by an open-plan bungalow that featured in it. “We always kept that and said to each other that one day we’d build an oak-frame home…
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OSHA’s 2025 Safety Rules Redefine Compliance and Recordkeeping in Construction
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in Asphalt, Business, Communication & Safety, Communications Equipment, Construction Safety, Construction Safety Systems, Construction Safety Technology, Construction Safety Training, Contractor’s Best Friend, Fall Protection, Featured, Pavement Maintenance, Product Categories, safety, Safety Equipment – Other, Technology and SoftwareConstruction remains one of the most hazardous industries in the United States, and OSHA’s 2025 regulations are raising the bar for safety compliance. With the industry still responsible for more than one in five workplace deaths, safety can no longer be treated as a background task. For contractors, safety managers and project leaders, keeping pace…
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Homeowners warned of inheritance tax shake-up in Budget
Homeowners could soon be hit by changes to inheritance tax rules as the Treasury reviews how property wealth is treated ahead of the November Budget. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) says current rules are “out of date” and have not kept pace with the surge in house prices over the past decade. With frozen…
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FGIA Issues New Spec for Window Opening Control Devices
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released a new specification for evaluating an operable window with an installed Window Opening Control Device (WOCD). AAMA 950-25, Specification for Window Opening Control Devices (WOCDs) Installed on Operable Windows, an FGIA document, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. “WOCDs are intended to help support…
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IMAGINiT Launches ACCelerate for Autodesk Cloud Management
IMAGINiT Technologies, a division of Rand Worldwide, announced today the launch of IMAGINiT ACCelerate, a new SaaS-based tool that helps administrators of Autodesk Construction Cloud® eliminate repetitive tasks and strengthen governance across projects. Autodesk Construction Cloud, now a part of Autodesk Forma®, is a comprehensive construction management solution that connects workflows, teams, and data across every stage of…
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Kentucky Concrete Pro Wins NRMCA Carpenter-Mullings Award
The Safety, Environmental & Operations (SEO) Committee of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) has unanimously named Max Stephens of Stephens Manufacturing, Inc., Tompkinsville, KY, as the 2026 Carpenter-Mullings Award recipient. The Carpenter-Mullings award is named in honor of Joseph E. Carpenter of Rinker Materials who was instrumental in the formation and early operation…
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Strategic Tips for Successful Commercial Painting Projects
Painting commercial buildings requires more than simply picking out a color. It’s a strategic decision that influences business image, brand recognition, and, in some cases, compliance with business center requirements. George Borlodan, owner of Borlodan Painting Company, has been a leading Central Coast residential and commercial painter since 2011. In the past 14 years, he…