Category: Featured
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Door Installation Done Right: A Step-By-Step Homeowner Guide
Character Exteriors knows that a new entry or patio door changes more than curb appeal—it affects comfort, security, and utility bills. Choosing the right slab and frame is only half of the job; the real value comes from precise prep, accurate measurements, and a weather-tight finish. That’s why a little planning before you start pays…
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A Practical Playbook to Make Near-Miss Reporting Work
Small problems grow into big incidents when no one captures them. On busy jobsites, crews see loose guardrails, blocked exits, and wobbling ladders every day—but those warnings rarely make it into a system that triggers fixes. That gap is why many companies are standardizing near-miss reporting, turning everyday observations into preventative action. For teams that…
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Trust Litigation & Real Estate Holdings: Avoid Costly Disputes
Trust litigation involving commercial real estate can be tricky. Construction companies often place valuable properties in trusts, ensuring smoother management or protecting assets. When disagreements arise, ownership disputes, management challenges, or conflicts over liquidation can grind progress to a halt. Legal issues not only delay projects but also drain financial resources. These disputes can spiral…
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Color & Calm: Using Neutral Palettes for an Inviting Bathroom
A well-designed bathroom offers more than just functionality. It provides a sense of peace, privacy, and personal comfort. One of the most effective ways to create this calming atmosphere is through the use of neutral color palettes. Soft whites, muted greys, gentle beiges, and earthy tones can turn a bathroom into a soothing retreat that…
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Why Paper Time Tracking Fuels Construction’s $177B Productivity Gap
In commercial construction, every hour affects the bottom line. Yet many supervisors and managers still spend 14 hours each week chasing down timesheets, correcting handwriting, and resolving hours that don’t match the work performed. These are not minor inefficiencies. Industry-wide, these tasks contribute to over $177 billion in annual lost productivity. Despite the rise of…
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The Best Clearance Deals To Immediately Upgrade Your Kitchen
Look, I get it: the last thing you need is someone telling you to “transform your kitchen.” I know that a kitchen is built piece by piece – some things you inherit, some things you splurge on, some you replace out of necessity. Together, they’re what makes the room work. Every kitchen tool has its…
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Cleaning Pro Reveals Everyday Items Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat
Most of us feel pretty good about our cleaning routines. Counters get wiped down, the vacuum comes out a few times a week, and anything that looks messy gets sorted. But according to Joseph Passalacqua, CEO of residential cleaning service Maid Sailors, the dirtiest places in your home are often the ones that don’t look…
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BIM gains ground in the Republic of Ireland
The BIM mandate is being phased in over four years in the Republic of Ireland. From January 2024, it applied to the design team on projects worth more than €100m. A year later, it was extended to contractors and the supply chain on projects worth more than €100m and to the design team on projects…
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Amey’s new recruit pledges to boost employment of ex-offenders
Amey has appointed a rehabilitation lead as part of its commitment to employing ex-offenders across the business and wider supply chain. In the new role, Caprice Roberts will work with local communities, third sector organisations, the public sector, and private sector partners to support efforts to reduce reoffending, in alignment with the Ministry of Justice.…