Category: Featured
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Construction Input Prices Edge Up in August as Energy Costs Decline
Construction input prices rose 0.2% in August compared to July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.2% for the month. Year over year, overall construction input prices are 2.3% higher, while nonresidential input prices are up 2.6%. Declines in energy…
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JCB launches electric and hybrid access platforms
JCB has expanded its range of powered access equipment with two new articulated boom models. The A60E and A60EH platforms offer full battery electric or electric hybrid drivelines and are capable of zero-emission operation. The new booms offer a platform height of up to 18.2m, as well as a horizontal reach of 11.9m and 360° rotation. Accommodating…
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Martin Lewis warns leaving heating on all day can cause condensation
As autumn settles in and energy costs remain a worry for millions, many households are debating whether to keep their heating on low throughout the day or switch it on only when needed. Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has issued a warning that could make a big difference to winter bills. He says that…
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18 hallway wallpaper ideas to try at home
Once dismissed as fussy or old-fashioned, wallpaper is enjoying something of a revival – and the hallway is the perfect place to embrace it. These transitional spaces set the tone for the rest of your home, so why not make them memorable? There’s a myriad of designs to explore, from traditional florals and damasks to…
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What Happens When AI Gets It Wrong
In our previous articles, we explored different types of AI and their common uses. One of the more interesting — and important — issues is how much you should trust AI and the information it provides. Editor’s Note: previous articles offered a definition of AI for equipment rental businesses and thoughts on using Gen AI…
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Digital tools with a human touch: the future of MEWP training
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From e-learning to AI, technology is increasingly used to support powered access training (image: Pop Nukoonrat | Dreamstime.com) To explore how technology is impacting powered access training today, and what the future may hold, we spoke to two IPAF-accredited trainers with a finger on the pulse. Mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) training has undergone a rapid…
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The River House Entry And Staircase Reveal (+ Why We Designed The Stairs This Way)
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This entry is not the infamous family drop zone, which makes me just so happy. I really love how the architect, Anne Usher, designed the layout of this house. There are two exterior entrances that lead to the mudroom (up the garage stairs and up the side of the house), allowing the front door entry…
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Trimble Groundworks Integrates with Vermeer Pile Drivers for Solar Construction
Trimble and Vermeer announced Sept. 25, 2025, that the Trimble Groundworks machine control system is now available for Vermeer PD10R and PD25R remote control pile drivers. The integration is designed to bring greater automation to solar farm construction, increasing the speed, accuracy and efficiency of piling operations. With the Trimble system, the pile driver automatically…
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‘1.5 million homes is completely achievable – but they must be good quality’
Former Mace director Mike Reader MP has quickly made his mark in Parliament since last year’s election and chairs the newly formed APPG for Excellence in the Built Environment. He talks to Will Mann about housing targets, MMC, a mooted construction GCSE – and wrestling. Mike Reader MP. Image: Julie Kim Construction professionals are known…
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Can solar panels catch fire? We look at the risks
Solar panels are marketed as a safe, green solution, but what if the very panels on your roof could spark a fire? It’s a risk many homeowners have never considered, yet recent cases prove that although it is rare it is also very much possible. So, how can solar panels catch fire and what’s behind…