Category: Featured
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How Structured Data Can Unlock AI’s Potential in Construction
Most construction sites still operate with a patchwork of tools — updates shared via messaging apps, paper checklists and cloud folders that are often days out of date. With information fragmented and delayed, artificial intelligence (AI) feels disconnected from the realities of daily work. Until data is current, complete and centralized, AI remains a theoretical…
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Is underfloor heating in a conservatory a good idea?
There are many reasons why underfloor heating in a conservatory is so popular. That said, in order for this method of heating a conservatory to be effective, there are several factors to take into account. “UFH can be a great option in a conservatory, but it needs to be designed carefully,” explains Martyn Fowler, founder…
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Are ground mounted solar panels worth installing?
As electricity costs rise, so does the interest in solar panels as a way of generating your own free, clean electricity. But, if your roof isn’t suitable for solar PV panels, are ground mounted solar panels worth installing instead? While not as common as roof mounted panels, solar PV generation is all about sunshine, so…
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Housing crisis at centre of Labour Conference as industry demands action
The housing crisis is set to take centre stage at the Labour Party Conference as industry leaders call for urgent government action. Developers warn that stalled approvals, rising costs, and regulatory hurdles are threatening the government’s target of 1.5 million homes. Ministers are being urged to reform planning, boost skills, and support first-time buyers to…
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Design Challenges Become Design Highlights
The Turf Design Experience Center, designed by Elizabeth Von Lehe, ASID, NCIDQ, Principal, Senior Interior Design Leader, CannonDesign, is made up of three distinct spaces: a multisensory, immersive showroom, Turf’s corporate design offices and a prototyping space. The experience, however, starts in the hallway. Leading up to the entrance of the showroom is a glass storefront…
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Planon Named Leader in Verdantix 2025 Green Quadrant CMMS
Planon, the leading global provider of integrated real estate and facility management software, today announced that it has been positioned as a Leader in the Verdantix Green Quadrant®: Commercial Buildings Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) 2025. Verdantix analysts highlighted Planon’s strengths in upgrade-safe configurability, IoT-led automation and no-code workflows. The report also recognizes Planon’s predictive maintenance capabilities, supported…
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ECNO Urges Immediate Emission Cuts, Digital Renovations
The European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO) has released a 2025 report which warns that building emissions remain one of the key roadblocks towards net-zero targets. Between 2018 and 2023, annual CO₂ cuts from the sector were about 16.5 million tonnes: and it has to double by 2030, the study says. The report points to stalled renovations as…
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Roku Streaming as a Leading Platform for Investors
Roku began as a Netflix-exclusive set-top box. However, the streaming giant’s leadership chose to shelve the initiative because of fears about stiff competition from established hardware makers. As a result, Roku is now an independent device and platform, competing primarily with hardware makers rather than streaming businesses. The brand has established itself as a reputable…
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Final Autumn Prep: Is Your Apartment Building’s Boiler Ready for the Cold?
As the crisp chill of autumn begins to settle in, landlords and property managers face a familiar seasonal challenge: ensuring their apartment building’s boiler system is fully prepared to handle the months of cold weather ahead. A properly maintained boiler isn’t just a comfort issue; it’s a critical component of tenant satisfaction, energy efficiency, and…