Category: Featured
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Streamline installation with pre-cut passive fire protection for facades
Siderise pre-cut passive fire protection Passive fire protection is a fundamental part of all facade types. While product performance and certification are rightly prioritised during design and specification, construction managers must also consider how these materials are delivered, prepared and installed on site. The method of supplying the products to site can also impact installation…
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Burns & McDonnell nabs $80M Texas water reclamation job
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: San Marcos water reclamation facilityValue: $80 millionLocation: San Marcos, TexasClient: City of San Marcos Kansas City, Missouri-based Burns & McDonnell has won a contract to build a new, 2-million-gallon-per-day water reclamation facility for the City of…
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Video | Bristol arena project underway at former Concorde site
Surrounding outer buildings have already been demolished, clearing the way for the next phase of development, including a new accessible bridge connecting the arena complex with the rest of Brabazon, which was recently backed by the government as one of the flagship new towns across the country. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Donaldson Timber Systems unveils new skills hub
Donaldson Timber Systems has launched a new training programme to help support offsite timber frame skills. The Timber Frame Learning Hub includes modules for all disciplines, from design and technical to commercial and construction. The programme is available on GRASSP, a new online platform, which can be accessed on desktop or mobile. Supported through the Construction…
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Skanska ‘wears it pink’ to support breast cancer awareness
Skanska is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month by rolling out pink hard hats on site. The initiative is part of the Wear It Pink campaign by charity Breast Cancer Now, which aims to raise funds and awareness of the disease. For Skanska, this initiative began at Royal Derby Hospital, where colleagues delivering on-site facilities management services…
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I tested the Dreo Smart Whole Room Heater 714S and rate it
You can trust Homebuilding & Renovating. Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and materials in order to help you choose the best for your home and garden. Find out more about how we test. I’m not a fan of the colder seasons and never will be. Give me the heat of the…
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Record energy debt could worsen without home upgrades
Britain faces a deepening energy crisis with household debt to suppliers hitting a record £4.4 billion. As another winter energy price rise takes effect, campaigners warn millions risk falling behind on bills once again. Experts say the only long-term solution lies in upgrading millions of draughty, inefficient homes, as a new generation of “zero-energy-bill” houses…
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12 Really Good Small Online Decor Shops To Make Your Home Unique
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When I originally thought of this online decor shops post, it was because A. I just shot my house, and getting to show off all of the special things I’ve collected over the years makes me SO happy, and I want others to feel the same about the things in their homes. B. Both Pierce…
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Cybersecurity Tops Priority List for Construction Decision-Makers, Survey Finds
Cybersecurity remains a leading concern for contractors and construction executives, according to the 2025 Travelers Risk Index. The annual survey of more than 1,200 business decision-makers found that three out of four respondents in construction said cyber protection is a priority championed by senior management. The finding underscores how much the industry has shifted in…
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Neurodiversity in construction: ‘stop putting people into boxes’
He describes himself as “amazing at starting businesses, coming up with ideas, finding the right people to run businesses, and building teams”. But he is quick to admit: “I am atrocious [at] processes and systems, which absolutely leave me fried.” View the original article and our Inspiration here