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Black & Decker MultiEvo Multi Tool review
You can trust Homebuilding & Renovating. Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and materials in order to help you choose the best for your home and garden. Find out more about how we test. Why do I need a multi-use power tool? This is exactly what I was thinking when the Black…
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‘Triangle house’ wins spot in Grand Designs 2025 final
A striking Caribbean-influenced home in Surrey has become the latest finalist in Grand Designs House of the Year 2025. Triangle House – celebrated for its playful geometry, immersive colour palette and inventive layout – was revealed as the newest contender in this week’s episode. Its selection places it firmly among Grand Design’s best houses of…
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LaGrange Cricket Stadium by TVS Breaks Ground
The LaGrange Cricket Stadium, a new 10,500-seat world-class cricket venue designed by Atlanta-based architecture, interior design, and planning firm TVS, broke ground yesterday. The first-of-its-kind destination will serve as a new landmark for the Southeast and beyond, accommodating a variety of major events in addition to its primary use for cricket.Honoring the sport’s heritage and…
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LaGrange Cricket Stadium by TVS Breaks Ground
The LaGrange Cricket Stadium, a new 10,500-seat world-class cricket venue designed by Atlanta-based architecture, interior design, and planning firm TVS, broke ground yesterday. The first-of-its-kind destination will serve as a new landmark for the Southeast and beyond, accommodating a variety of major events in addition to its primary use for cricket.Honoring the sport’s heritage and…
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Pininfarina Marks 95 Years at Pérez Art Museum Miami
Pininfarina, the legendary Italian design house, known for shaping some of the world’s most iconic designs, celebrated its 95th anniversary with an evening of reflection, innovation, and inspiration at the Pérez Art Museum Miami. The exclusive event brought together leaders from the design, architecture, automotive, and business communities to honor nearly a century of creativity…
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TEEL Construction Expands with Frederick, MD Office
TEEL Construction, Inc., a Fairfax, VA-based general contracting firm specializing in commercial construction across the East Coast, is proud to announce the opening of its new office in Frederick, Maryland. This satellite location complements TEEL’s Fairfax headquarters and supports the company’s continued growth throughout Maryland and surrounding markets. “Our Frederick office strengthens our ability to…
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Butcher Block Countertops | Pros, Cons, and Maintenance
(Above) Kate and Daniel’s narrow galley kitchen with dark cabinets, white subway tile walls, and long butcher block countertops The difference between butcher block and wide plank wood countertops is how each surface uses lumber to build the slab. Butcher block is composed of many narrow strips of solid wood that are glued together with…
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AI controls cut energy waste from Portakabins by 87%
AI can help reduce wasted energy in Portakabins by up to 87%, according to a study carried out by the portable buildings specialist. Portakabin teamed up with Aireavu, which uses AI to monitor and improve building performance, to explore how its modular buildings can be more energy-efficient. Energy wastage from modular structures can be as…
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Choosing the Right Digital Form Builder for Construction Teams
In the modern construction environment, moving away from paper forms and toward digital data capture is essential. However, with numerous form builder software solutions available, construction professionals require a strategic approach to evaluate which tools will effectively meet the demands of the jobsite. This article outlines key criteria that contractors and field operators should use…
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Autumn budget: ‘bolder measures’ needed on construction skills
The autumn budget has been met with both relief and concern across the construction industry. Although funding announced for SMEs training apprentices under 25 has been welcomed, many construction leaders worry that the chancellor’s measures do not go far enough to address urgent skills challenges. Below are reactions from some of the industry’s key stakeholders.…