Category: Featured
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Why are there so many empty homes in the UK?
A growing number of properties in the UK are sitting empty, a stark contradiction to the nation’s severe housing crisis. According to the latest government figures, Council Taxbase, which is used for tracking vacant properties, there are over 700,000 empty homes in England. Of those, 264,884 are classed as “long-term empty,” meaning they have been…
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From BIM to Site: A Digital Chain for Takt Production
How do you measure the performance of a takt construction project? That was one of the research themes presented at the Building 2030 summer seminar in Espoo, Finland. The Finnish Building 2030 consortium held its summer seminar last Thursday and Friday. The event was the culmination of Building 2030 Week, which my company had helped…
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Weekend Reading 8.31.25 | Centsational Style
Hello all, happy (almost) fall! We’re still in summer mode around here, although my kids are back at their universities now. The house was full all summer and now it’s empty again. Sigh. It’s cleaner, but a lot quieter. I did what a lot of empty nesters do, I started moving furniture around. I moved…
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Construction Input Prices Rise 0.4% in July, Nonresidential Costs Follow Suit
Construction input prices in the U.S. rose 0.4% in July from the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.4% for the month. Over the past year, overall construction input prices are up 2.2%, while nonresidential…
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The Link Up: The Sunglasses The Henderson Family Fights Over, Gretch’s New Fav Shop, And Truly Great Sofas ON SALE:)
Happy Sunday, everyone. We’re all in a little disbelief that tomorrow is SEPTEMBER, but that’s how time works! But one great thing about it being September 1st is that’s the day we all get to celebrate Emily Henderson’s birthday. She’s not one for wanting gifts (she always says she has more than enough), but will…
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The changes I’ve made since installing a heat pump in 2018
If you’re heading down the house renovation or extension route, it’s likely that heating is one of the jobs to tackle on your list. It was certainly the case for heating expert, David Hilton, who had an air source heat pump installed when he extended his home in 2018. Although the property had been previously…
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Radiator shelf ideas for style, warmth and storage
A radiator shelf is a simple way to give an unloved panel purpose, add a spot for styling, and make a space feel more finished, all without much effort or expense. Whether it’s a slim hallway ledge for post and keys, a painted timber top that complements wall panelling, or a bespoke addition beneath a…
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10 kitchen bin ideas that are practical, neat and stylish
Let’s be honest, even the smartest kitchen bin ideas are never going to be the most glamorous part of your kitchen set-up. But whether you’re cooking up a storm or dealing with day-to-day family life, it’s one of the hardest working features in the home so it’s worth giving it some proper thought. From slimline…
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Skanska Strengthens South Florida Building Division With New VP
Skanska has promoted Frank Longo to vice president – account manager for its South Florida operations. The appointment, effective Aug. 2, expands Longo’s responsibilities to include managing client relationships and supporting project growth across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Longo, who has been with Skanska for two decades and has more than 40 years…
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Former naval fortress on Pembrokeshire island for sale
Thorne Island, a Grade II* listed coastal fort built in the 1850s as part of the defences of Milford Haven, has been placed on the market for £3 million by Plotfinder. Once a military stronghold guarding one of Britain’s largest natural harbours, the island later became a hotel before being converted into a family home.…