Category: Featured
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Bedroom Wallpaper Ideas: Tips for Choosing the Perfect Accent
Choosing wallpaper for your bedroom is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to change how the space feels. Unlike paint, wallpaper introduces texture, depth and personality in a way that can completely transform a room. But with so many patterns, colours and styles available, it can be tricky to decide what works best.…
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Your Home, Your Vision: Expert Contractors for Every Step
Building a new home is one of the most exciting yet demanding ventures a person can take on, and achieving the perfect result starts with assembling the right team. A house should not only withstand the test of time but also offer comfort, functionality, and a space that feels truly personal. The first step toward…
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What is Biogas? Converting Waste to Energy
In a world grappling with climate change, growing waste streams, and increasing energy needs, biogas has emerged as a promising solution at the intersection of waste management and renewable energy. By harnessing organic waste materials and turning them into useful energy, biogas offers environmental, economic, and social benefits. Here, we’ll explore what biogas is, how…
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84 Lumber and LP Building Solutions Partner with “The Mexican Carpenter”
84 Lumber and LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, have announced a special partnership with David Parraguirre—better known as The Mexican Carpenter—in honor of “National Hispanic Heritage Month.” The collaboration celebrates the contributions of Hispanic professionals to the construction industry while encouraging the next generation to explore careers in the…
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Formica Launches Ninth Annual FORM Student Innovation Competition
Formica Corporation has opened entries for the “2026 FORM Student Innovation Competition,” now in its ninth year. The annual contest invites architecture, interior design and industrial design students from the United States, Canada and Mexico to create original furniture pieces using Formica® Brand and FENIX® products. This year’s theme, Mood-Boosting Design, challenges students to explore…
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NIBCO Donates Training Boards to Support Skilled Trades Education – CCR-Mag.com
NIBCO INC. has donated two custom-built boiler and water heater training boards to advance skilled trades education at two leading institutions: Chicago Pipefitters Training Center, Local 597, in Mokena, Illinois and ABC Construction Prep Academy in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The systems, designed to promote collaboration across the plumbing and HVAC industry, were originally built as…
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Construction fintech backs ISG subcontractors for class action
Iain McIlwee, CEO of the Finishes and Interiors Sector, said: “For too long, subcontractors have been picking up the tab for the failings of others. We had Carillion and nothing happened. The numbers associated with ISG are again eye-watering, but between these two, there have been numerous failings that have felt like death by a…
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Using UL-Certified Batteries to Protect Your Rental Equipment
*This article is sponsored by U.S. Battery With so many Lithium-ion batteries on the market, it isn’t easy to find high quality options that are built to higher standards. As many rental companies know, the quality of a battery can not only impact the performance of your battery-powered equipment, but also its overall safety in…
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Linxup Releases Fleet Safety Guide for Skilled Trades
Skilled tradespeople such as electricians, plumbers and construction workers rely on safe driving to keep themselves and their communities protected. In recognition of National Tradesman Day (Sept. 19) and to support that effort, Linxup has released a new guide, How to Start a Fleet Safety Program: Earn Trust, Get Driver Buy-In, and Make Safety Stick.…
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The 8 mistakes I see most in construction contracts
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. James Gallagher is principal of Resolution Management Consultants in Marlton, New Jersey. Opinions are the author’s own. Construction disputes continue to rise in 2025. Yet the complications that trigger those disputes usually boil down to payment, changes,…