Category: Featured
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Is Britain’s cement crisis about to derail homebuilding plans?
Anyone planning to build a home today is facing a difficult mix of rising costs, longer lead times and uncertainty around key materials. Cement, the backbone of foundations, walls and floors, is now at the centre of this challenge. New figures from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) shows UK production has sunk to levels not…
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6 Civil Construction Trends Shaping 2025 Projects
If you walk onto a construction site today, you might notice something different. It could be the drone hovering overhead, mapping the progress, or the worker wearing a virtual reality (VR) headset to practice a complex procedure. Maybe it’s the concrete mixer that runs on electricity instead of diesel. Small changes are adding up to…
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When Does A Construction Site Injury Trigger Premises Liability?
Construction sites are inherently dangerous environments, where the risk of injury is a constant concern for workers and visitors alike. While workers’ compensation is typically the primary remedy for injured employees, certain circumstances can trigger a separate legal claim known as premises liability. This area of law holds property owners and occupiers responsible for construction…
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Future Trends in School Desk Technology and Design
Fancy a peek at what future classrooms are going to look like? Get comfy and let’s see together. The ugly days of fixed, uncomfortable school desks will soon become history. Schools are starting to acknowledge that old-fashioned school furniture just doesn’t work anymore. And when 32% of schools report improved performance when integrating new educational…
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Kratom Tea: Professor Whyte’s Simple Guide to Brewing & Use
For many people, kratom tea can seem like a mysterious or unfamiliar option compared to capsules or powders. With so many ways to prepare and enjoy it, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. That’s why Professor Whyte’s simple guide to brewing and use is so valuable—it breaks down the process into easy, practical steps.…
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PERKINS EASTMAN ANNOUNCES 2025 PROMOTIONS
Global design practice Perkins Eastman celebrates the promotions of sixty-eight team members this year with the addition of six new Principals, ten Associate Principals, nineteenSenior Associates, and thirty-three Associates. The collective impact, extraordinary skill, and strategic thinking of these individuals—leaders within both the firm and industry—is truly appreciated. These individuals inspire our people, advance culture,…
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Pulp Studio Showcases Premium Glass at Beverly Hills Club
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Pulp Studio, the leading fabricator of technically advanced architectural decorative glass, has expanded its project repertoire with the addition of Gravitas, a members only private club in Beverly Hills, Calif. This striking project features Pulp Studio’s architectural glass throughout numerous spaces, including the entryway, dining area and conference rooms, demonstrating Pulp’s exceptional versatility and commitment…
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Façade Tectonics Joins NGA Blueprint Program at GlassBuild
The Façade Tectonics Institute (FTI) will bring its expertise in high-performance façade design to GlassBuild America 2025, joining the Blueprint for Collaboration program—an architect-focused, AIA-accredited education track hosted by the National Glass Association (NGA), GlassBuild America show organizer. Blueprint for Collaboration provides ongoing education for architects and others in the building industry, with a full…
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Cycling in Montana: The Beauty and the Risk
What better way to explore a new place than by bike? Unfortunately, it’s not always an option as a lot of factors have to come together in order for that to work. But, cycling is not only a good way to explore the city, it’s also great for your health. And we can all agree…
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Crane Composites Rebrands as VALTO Engineered Materials
Crane Composites, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality fiberglass reinforced panels (“FRP”), has rebranded as VALTO Engineered Materials (“VALTO”) to mark the company’s next chapter of growth. For over 70 years, VALTO has delivered engineering excellence in composite materials. Honoring the company’s legacy while embracing the future, VALTO continues to lead the market with…