Category: Featured
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Mental health maze: can construction break the stigma?
Construction is facing a mental health emergency, with alarming suicide rates reflecting the persistent stigma that prevents many people from speaking out. The conversation around mental health has undoubtedly improved in recent years, but with male suicide rates in construction among the highest of any UK sector, there is still more work to be done.…
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Kier appoints new head of construction business
Current group managing director for construction and CEO designate, Stuart Togwell, will become CEO of Kier Group from 1 November. James Askew, the construction division’s commercial director, will be interim group managing director of construction until January 2026. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Kier appoints new head of construction business
Current group managing director for construction and CEO designate, Stuart Togwell, will become CEO of Kier Group from 1 November. James Askew, the construction division’s commercial director, will be interim group managing director of construction until January 2026. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Are feature walls out of fashion? We asked the experts
If you’re old enough to recall the slew of quick-fix makeover shows that dominated our screens in the evenings during the late 1990s, you’ll be no stranger to the world of feature walls. In fact, according to the celebrity interior designers at the time, no self-respecting living room design could be without one. The most…
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NAWIC Names Tower Crane Operator 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has named Sammy Cossairt, a tower crane operator for Maxim Crane Works in Nashville, Tennessee, as its 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year. The award recognizes exceptional skill in construction trades, leadership and commitment to advancing women in the industry. Cossairt brings nearly a decade of experience operating…
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NAWIC Names Tower Crane Operator 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has named Sammy Cossairt, a tower crane operator for Maxim Crane Works in Nashville, Tennessee, as its 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year. The award recognizes exceptional skill in construction trades, leadership and commitment to advancing women in the industry. Cossairt brings nearly a decade of experience operating…
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A Genius New Design Product: Introducing Quilt Mini Split
Every few years, a product explodes into the marketplace, and you can only say “finally” with equal parts relief and enthusiasm. Quilt is that for me this year. Mini-splits are famously huge and bulky, look like plastic, and are such an eyesore (and impossible to disguise, especially in an older style home!). Quilt not only…
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From project management to app development with Zapt.ai
A screengrab from Risk Alert, part of the Building Online toolkit of apps Phil Gold FCIOB is using his experience in project management and AI to offer app development services and AI-enabled solutions to entrepreneurs and CIOB members. His startup, Zapt, democratises app creation by using plain English. Meanwhile, his Building Online toolkit of apps…
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Avoid these underfloor heating mistakes or face costly bills
Although this heating type is a popular choice with homeowners, it’s important to make sure you avoid underfloor heating mistakes. That’s because, if you get it wrong, you could be removing your entire floor to rectify it. Getting the installation wrong could result in disruption, mess and unnecessary expense, meanwhile running your underfloor heating incorrectly…
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How to protect workers from winter burnout
With year-end pressures mounting, many construction teams face increasing fatigue and stress. Read on for practical guidance for leaders on how to protect workforce wellbeing. Supporting mental health must be a year-round priority if we are to truly look after our workforce. Our teams should never be left to suffer in silence Nicola Hodkinson, Seddon…