Category: Featured
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A playbook for skills, inclusion, leadership and wellbeing
Focusing on price wars instead of people-first delivery could lead to short-term wins but long-term misery. Are you fighting for scraps on price? Let’s be honest: if your business model is built on winning jobs by undercutting the competition, you’re on a fast track to burnout. Price wars might keep your pipeline busy, but they…
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10 ways to make sanding less dusty
It’s well worth exploring ways to make sanding dust-free – or at least to reduce the dust released as much as possible. If you’re successfully containing the dust from sanding, less will be released into the environment. Dust released by sanding can irritate the eyes, nose and throat. Significant quantities are linked to more serious…
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Why councils are reclassifying villages as towns
Councils across England are using settlement reclassification as a tool to defend green belt land from national housing pressures. Solihull Council has proposed reclassifying four villages – Knowle, Dorridge, Bentley Heath and Balsall Common – as towns to limit the impact of grey belt planning reforms. By changing how these settlements are officially defined, councils…
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Pre-Apprenticeship Programs Fuel Workforce Diversity in Illinois Construction
Women and people of color are now the two fastest-growing groups in Illinois’ construction workforce, a shift researchers link to investments in pre-apprenticeship programs. The findings come from a study by the nonpartisan Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) and the Project for Middle Class Renewal at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Pre-apprenticeships, also called…
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National Street Sweeper Test Highlights Microplastic Removal and Water Quality Impact
For the first time in over 25 years, a comprehensive, grant-funded national test of street sweeper performance took place the second week of July, marking a pivotal moment for the power sweeping industry. Designed and conducted by WSA’s Director, Ranger Kidwell-Ross, along with noted testing authority, Roger Sutherland, the testing process was administered by the…
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The Link Up: Em’s New Favorite Cargo Jacket, The Wireless Bra Arlyn Owns FIVE Of , And Two House Tours We Love
Happy Sunday, everyone. Even though our hearts are still in a summer state of mind (technically, the season hasn’t changed yet!), we are slowly preparing ourselves for cozier nights and warm-toned decor coursing all through our feeds. You should definitely start expecting that from us too very soon:) But for now, here are this week’s…
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How to keep foxes out of the garden – the top 7 deterrents
Whether you live in a rural or urban area chances are you’ve been plagued by foxes on more than one occasion. If that’s the case, you’re probably keen to find out how to keep foxes out of the garden. The problem with foxes coming into the garden is now often a year-round issue, and if…
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Expert tips for drilling into walls safely and successfully
Drilling into walls is a skill that all DIYers need in their arsenal. Thankfully, it’s a straightforward task, but one that requires precision. You don’t want to mount a shelf or hang a TV, only to see it unexpectedly fall. To achieve a neat, clean hole and a secure fix, you’ll need ensure you use…
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Garage lighting ideas to transform your space
If your current garage lighting ideas are little more than a single bare bulb, it’s definitely time for a rethink. Today’s garages are no longer just a place to park the family car. They’re doubling up as workshops, gyms, hobby rooms and even social spaces, so your garage lighting ideas need to keep pace. Think…
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UK housebuilding experiences biggest slump since COVID
The UK’s construction industry is facing its longest slump since the COVID-19 pandemic. Building a house is becoming harder as fewer projects are starting and construction work slows down. Many builders are reporting tough conditions, with rising costs and fewer new orders making it difficult to keep up with demand. You may like This slowdown…