Category: Featured
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Clarion secures £26m of government funding to build affordable homes
Social landlord and Homes England strategic partner Clarion has been awarded £26m of government funding to build affordable housing as demand increases. The funding is channelled through Homes England’s latest £2bn bridge funding programme. The government agency has £9.23bn of cash to deliver at least 100,000 affordable homes outside of London by the end of…
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How to boost your chances at the Digital Construction Awards
Follow our advice and you’ll have a better chance of competing for one of the trophies at the Digital Construction Awards 2026. To improve your chances of competing successfully at the Digital Construction Awards 2026, here are 10 tips: 1. Study the criteria closely. You cannot resubmit an entry from the 2025 event. Your entry must focus…
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In pictures | Bespoke ground shoring supports major data centre project
Temporary works specialist Altrad RMD Kwikform (Altrad RMDK) has delivered a ground shoring system for the construction of London One, a 41,300 sq m data centre development in Slough. Altrad RMDK worked with contractor O’Halloran and O’Brien (OHOB) to develop a robust temporary works solution to support the excavation works required for three large cofferdams.…
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What Are Your Throw Pillows’ (Or Bedspreads’ or Curtains’) Fabric Patterns Saying? More Than You Likely Know + Where to Shop the Real Deal
I’d bet that many of us don’t know much about the products we put in our homes. We buy things because we’re drawn to them for some reason; whether how they look, how they feel, what they cost, or what solution they bring to us. But what if we treated the things we bring inside…
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Fix the Dam Concrete: Aging U.S. Dams Face Urgent Repairs
With America’s dams showing their age, utilities have an opportunity to tap into federal funding and modernize critical concrete infrastructure before costly failures strike. In the U.S., hydropower generates nearly 27% of renewable electricity and 93% of all utility-scale storage, yet the average dam is nearly 80 years old, according to the U.S. Department of…
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Blocked gutters risk £5k fines through abatement notices
Most people think of gutter cleaning as a forgettable household chore, but the stakes are far higher than a messy roofline. In the UK, neglected gutters that overflow onto neighbouring properties can trigger abatement notices, with fines reaching £5,000 for those who fail to comply. With autumn leaves and winter rain increasing the risk of…
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The 7 most common boiler problems and how to avoid them
There is never an ideal time to run into boiler problems, but during the cooler months, they are even more unwelcome than usual – particularly as this tends to be the busiest time of year for plumbers, meaning a long wait to get the issues resolved. Every home needs heating, and whether yours is delivered…
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Blueprint Launches Insights Platform for Real Estate Leaders
Blueprint today announced the launch of Insights by Blueprint, a subscription research platform built to help commercial real estate executives make smarter decisions about technology, vendors, and operational strategy. Designed for COOs, CTOs, and heads of innovation, the service provides practical, data-driven insights to support leaders facing an increasingly crowded and fast-moving vendor landscape. The…
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Century Communities Picks LG as National Appliance Partner
Century Communities Inc. (NYSE:CCS) —a top national homebuilder, industry leader in online home sales, and featured on America’s Most Trustworthy Companies and World’s Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek—selected home appliance leader LG Electronics USA as its national appliance supplier, the companies announced today. This milestone agreement with the LG Pro Builder division will bring trusted LG kitchen…
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3 Drywall Repair Details Homeowners Can’t Afford to Miss
Drywall, the gypsum plaster between sheets of thick paper, is integral to modern construction projects. It facilitates rapid and cost-effective building of walls and ceilings. Nowadays, drywall can also offer insulation from sound and mold, with the construction sector continuing to research further innovations. Despite technological advancements, drywall repair is one of those chores that…