Category: Features
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The Benefits of Keeping the Peace
Some people love noise, the hustle and bustle of life rushing by, the constant ping of an email or a text message, or the beeping of horns on their morning commute. Others love peace and quiet, perhaps it’s the tranquillity of living in the country, finding a comfy spot in the library or snuggling up…
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The Importance of Correct Pallet Truck Use
If you work in the construction industry, you’ll be aware of the amount of heavy lifting that the job requires. Manual handling causes over one third of all injuries in the workplace. These injuries include musculoskeletal disorders such as injuries to the joints, legs and arms, and repetitive strain injuries of various kinds. There’s a…
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Power Flushing for Central Heating Systems
When the inside of a radiator begins to rust, it produces iron oxide which is black in colour. This is commonly referred to as ‘sludge’ and it can move around the central heating system causing blockages in pipes and valves. The central heating system will not work as efficiently when these blockages are present and…
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Make Your Business a Little Greener with a Rain Water System
Water is an extremely precious natural resource and by not collecting rain water when it’s available you are letting it go to waste, especially if you have a large exterior space around your premises. You could be saving hundreds in cash every year, and do good by the environment, by collecting rain water from around…
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Top Five Tips for Finding Meeting Rooms or Business Venues
If you are booking a meeting venue for your conference or business get-together, cut down on unnecessary stress by thinking about your requirements in advance. Spending a little time making a list of wants and needs could save you hours of talk time. Get started with our list of top five things to consider. One:…
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Starting a Construction Business: The Hidden Factors that Can Hinder Your Business
The Internet is littered with tips for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners, although many of these are generic and applicable to multiple market sectors. Many of these resources also tend to focus on fairly obvious snippets of information, which although useful do little to offer a more in-depth insight into the true nature of operating…
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Storage Issues in the Construction Industry
In the construction industry it is essential that storage of materials and equipment is considered for the entirety of the project. This is according to Health and Safety Law; as if the site is not kept clean and safe then it is dangerous for everyone working on site. It is also important to keep a…
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The Unconventional and Most Effective Ways to Protect Plant from Theft
Plant theft in the UK has cost the industry an estimated £400 million a year. In response to this large and persistent crime wave The Plant Theft Action Group (PTAG) has taken initiatives to stop the plight of plant theft from continuing and worsening. There are number of steps that have been taken from the…
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Why Construction Wall Barriers Are Important?
Large firms and companies usually have an annual office maintenance program that incorporates re-roofing and renovation of sections of their buildings. The greatest problem with having such construction done is that it creates a hazardous environment that is unsafe for the employees. The best way to minimize hazard and contamination that results from the renovations…
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A Model for Delighting the Customer
How can a service provider in the AEC industry improve customer satisfaction and loyalty? Is it necessary to satisfy all customer demands as perfectly as possible? The Kano model helps in finding answers to these burning questions. In the 1980s, Professor Noriaki Kano created a theoretical model for product development and customer satisfaction. The model…