Category: Featured
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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.…
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These Are The Biggest Labor Day Sale Discounts
It should come as no surprise that we are rapidly approaching my favorite national holiday, Labor Day. (And it’s not just because of the long weekend, or the Labor Day sale discounts, or the ceremonial end to summer.) I’m actually being serious – Labor Day transformed the way we live at home. It’s the rare…
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7 rain chain ideas to collect rainwater in a decorative way
The trend for rain chain ideas is big news this year as part of making your garden more sustainable. It’s one of the most innovative ways to collect precious rainfall water but it adds more than just that. They’re so much prettier than industrial-looking downpipes and water spouts that it’s no wonder everyone wants to…
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Command Alkon Executive Joins Concrete Industry Management National Steering Committee
Command Alkon Vice President of East Regional Sales Michael Hoagland has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) National Steering Committee. The CIM National Steering Committee is a coalition of industry leaders that partners with universities and local organizations to prepare students for careers in the concrete sector through…
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Transformation of a 1980s house into a modern eco home
Happy though they were in their previous home, homeowners Eilidh and Rob discovered that with a growing son and daughter, more space was needed and the detached property they found in the same Nottinghamshire village suited their needs better. “We loved the plot and the feel of the house inside,” says Eilidh. “It felt warm…
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Stone farmhouse in need of renovation goes under the hammer
A farmhouse in Bradfield is set to go under the hammer next month, offering a rare chance to acquire a substantial piece of land with buildings in need of modernisation. Broom Vale Farm, located in the village of Dungworth on the edge of the Peak District National Park, comes with a stone-built farmhouse, a collection…
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Bundled Solutions Drive Future of Sustainable Steam Systems
Facility managers in today’s healthcare and institutional environments face an increasingly complex juggling act. Optimizing aging steam infrastructure, reducing operating costs, and meeting sustainability goals, plus doing it all with limited in-house personnel and shrinking budgets, is no realistic feat. It’s no surprise, then, that forward-thinking organizations are moving away from a piecemeal, transactional approach…
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Sophia Razzaque Named Managing Director of LPA Austin Studio
LPA Design Studios has hired veteran Austin architect Sophia Razzaque as managing director in its new Austin studio, where she will lead design teams across the civic, mixed-use, commercial, K-12 and higher education practices. An Austin native and past president of the Austin chapter of the American Institute of Architects, Razzaque previously served in a…
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Appliance Repair or Replace? How to Choose for Your Home
Why This Question Matters Appliance repair Clermont is often the first thought when a washer won’t spin or the fridge stops cooling. The decision between repairing and replacing isn’t always simple. It involves money, convenience, and sometimes even a bit of nostalgia for a machine that’s served the household for years. I remember when my…
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IMPs: A Cost-Saving Alternative to Traditional Insulation
The construction industry is continuously evolving to meet the growing demand for sustainable and cost-effective solutions. The answer for many? Insulated metal panels (IMPs). This building material is gaining traction as a strong alternative to traditional multi-layer wall and insulation systems. Traditional wall assemblies in construction require multiple components, including sheathing, insulation, vapor barriers and…