Category: Featured
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Why construction SMEs rise and fall on behaviours
Image: Designer491 | Dreamstime.com Most SME owners think their biggest challenge is winning more work. Let’s be honest, the real challenge is leading people. Projects rarely go sideways because of a lack of skill. They go sideways because of poor behaviours, weak accountability and culture drift that no one identifies early enough. If you run…
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Prefabricated Systems Give Contractors Jobsite Control
Time is one of the most valuable (and least controllable) resources on today’s construction sites. Labor shortages, material delays, equipment downtime, permitting issues, and unpredictable weather can all threaten progress, regardless of how well the project is planned. Every contractor has felt the frustration of trying to maintain control amid these variables. That’s why the…
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The Internet Has *Feelings* About Pantone’s Color Of The Year… Let’s Discuss
Did you hear about this Pantone color of the year thing?” my non-design-focused husband asked me the other night. His feeds are wildly different than mine, full of photography tutorials, comedy Reels, and nostalgic content; so for Pantone to have made its way into his algorithm tells me all I need to know this year:…
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How to choose the right oil-filled radiator size
If you’re in the market for an oil-filled radiator, it’s important to consider the size before making your purchase. They can be one of the best radiators if you’re searching for a portable option, but choosing the wrong one can negatively affect their efficiency and how comfortable your room feels. These portable appliances come in…
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Royal Mail can refuse deliveries to homes deemed hazardous
Royal Mail says it may pause deliveries if a property “does not provide a safe delivery point,” which includes hazards at the front door such as obstructed steps, loose paving, poor lighting or an access route that can’t be safely reached. Over the festive period, when postal workers make significantly more doorstep visits, simple changes…
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MFM BUILDING PRODUCTS TO CELEBRATE 65TH ANNIVERSARY
MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, will be celebrating the company’s 65th Anniversary in 2026. MFM Building Products was founded in 1961 in Coshocton, Ohio. Initially, the company manufactured products used for wrapping underground pipe to protect from water penetration and pipe…
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JLL Forecasts Construction Market Shift Driven by Policy
JLL Project and Development Services (PDS) today released its 2026 U.S. Construction Perspective, revealing how policy-driven market dynamics are creating distinct regional opportunities and competitive advantages across the construction landscape. “The construction industry is navigating an unprecedented convergence of policy impacts that are fundamentally reshaping market dynamics,” said Louis Molinini, Head of Project and Development…
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JLL Forecasts Construction Market Shift Driven by Policy
JLL Project and Development Services (PDS) today released its 2026 U.S. Construction Perspective, revealing how policy-driven market dynamics are creating distinct regional opportunities and competitive advantages across the construction landscape. “The construction industry is navigating an unprecedented convergence of policy impacts that are fundamentally reshaping market dynamics,” said Louis Molinini, Head of Project and Development…
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Brava Partners with Lightbeans on 3D Roof Tile Visuals
Brava Roof Tile, a manufacturer of beautifully authentic, high-performance synthetic roofing alternatives for cedar shake, slate, and Spanish barrel tiles, announces a new partnership with Lightbeans, a leader in material digitization and visualization technology. Through this collaboration, Brava’s full library of roofing textures and colors is now available to the architecture and design (A&D) community directly within leading…
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Post-Tensioning Institute Joins ACI Productivity Center
The Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) announced that it has partnered with PRO: An ACI Center of Excellence for Advancing Productivity as Allied Organizations, effective October 21, 2025. Both organizations aim to increase collaboration among designers, contractors and suppliers while finding new ways to boost construction efficiency. The partnership will offer a platform for sharing knowledge and…