Category: Featured
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‘Rising costs remain a major concern’: industry reacts to the budget
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves. Image: Gov.uk The chancellor yesterday (26 November) set out her spending plans in the autumn budget. For the construction industry, it was a mixed bag of partial wins and major gaps – although Rachel Reeves emphasised the importance of infrastructure projects for the country’s economy, the scale of the…
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Autumn budget: CIOB warns of challenges faced by SMEs
“As a sector made primarily of SMEs (more than 99% of the UK construction industry are SMEs), many companies are already struggling with rising costs and a dwindling workforce,” said Eddie Tuttle, director of policy, research and external affairs at CIOB. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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ADP: Construction Employment Grows Faster Than U.S. Average, Skilled Trades See Younger Workforce
Construction employment has grown by 13% since January 2020, more than double the 6% growth seen across all U.S. jobs, according to ADP Research’s latest Today at Work 2025 report. The study, which tracks trends in demand, pay and demographics for the skilled building trades, also shows notable changes in wages and workforce composition. Despite…
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BOXT boiler installation review – how fast is the service?
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. There’s no doubt that winter is the worst possible time for your boiler to break down. When the…
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Government ends ECO4 home upgrade scheme
The government has scrapped the ECO4 scheme, which previously helped homeowners access thousands of pounds’ worth of energy-efficiency upgrades such as insulation, solar panels, and heat pumps. Homeowners can no longer claim any of this support, meaning those who had hoped to cut energy bills or make their homes greener through government funding will now…
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Duux Bora 20L dehumidifier review: How it fixed the dampest room in my home
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. Living in a damp Victorian home, with a lounge right next to a downstairs bathroom, I had almost…
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Henricksen Names Katie Szpyrka Director of Business Development
Henricksen, a leading national contract furniture dealer, is excited to welcome Katie Szpyrka to its Chicago office as Director of Business Development. With over 25 years of experience and a strong background in commercial real estate and growth strategy, Szpyrka will strengthen the firm’s existing relationships across key markets, expand client partnerships, and support strategic…
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How to Winterize Outdoor Plumbing and Sprinklers Before Winter
As the temperatures begin to drop and the threat of frost and ice looms, preparing your outdoor plumbing and sprinkler systems for winter is crucial. Failing to properly winterise your outdoor plumbing before the freezing weather hits can lead to costly repairs and significant water damage. In this guide, plumbing expert David Cruz at MyJobQuote.co.uk will explore…
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How to Winterize Outdoor Plumbing and Sprinklers Before Winter
As the temperatures begin to drop and the threat of frost and ice looms, preparing your outdoor plumbing and sprinkler systems for winter is crucial. Failing to properly winterise your outdoor plumbing before the freezing weather hits can lead to costly repairs and significant water damage. In this guide, plumbing expert David Cruz at MyJobQuote.co.uk will explore…
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Congoleum Agrees to Sell Flooring Business to New Congol
Congoleum Acquisition LLC (dba Congoleum Flooring), a leading U.S. manufacturer of resilient flooring products, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for New Congol LLC (New Congol), a subsidiary of Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.), a global leader in flooring and material solutions, to acquire the flooring operations of the company and substantially…