Tag: Boosts
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Why Pairing New Windows With Siding Boosts Efficiency
Most homeowners are looking for options that will assist them in enhancing the performance of their dwelling, whether that be comfort-wise or energy-wise. Taking care of both windows and siding at the same time can be beneficial as well. Over time, these two upgrades bolster each other, resulting in a home that is both more…
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NAVAC Boosts SUNY HVAC Training with Tools, Hands-On Aid
NAVAC, the world’s largest supplier of HVAC vacuum pumps in addition to a wide array of tools, gauges, recovery units, instruments and industry-specific items, is partnering with SUNY Delhi to support the next generation of HVAC professionals. As part of its ongoing commitment to workforce development and technical training, NAVAC has donated professional-grade tools (more…
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Daylighting Design Boosts Fitness Spaces at Record Use
Using UniQuad® polycarbonate wall systems to tie in school district colors, Purple hues and a unique design element help the new Cal Community Center shine Written by Neall Digert, Ph.D., MIES, vice president of Innovation and Market Development at Kingspan Light + Air BACKGROUND: Advancing its mission to cultivate a better community through a commitment…
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Daylighting Design Boosts Fitness Spaces at Record Use
Using UniQuad® polycarbonate wall systems to tie in school district colors, Purple hues and a unique design element help the new Cal Community Center shine Written by Neall Digert, Ph.D., MIES, vice president of Innovation and Market Development at Kingspan Light + Air BACKGROUND: Advancing its mission to cultivate a better community through a commitment…
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Fed’s rate cut boosts existing construction projects, more needed to spur new builds
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Contractors sensed growing momentum across the construction market after the Federal Reserve again lowered interest rates Wednesday, its third cut of 2025. The central bank trimmed its benchmark rate by another 25 basis points, which extends a…
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Daylighting Design Boosts Health for Indoor Americans
Sustainable design and occupant well-being are increasingly intertwined in the built environment. Daylighting – the intentional integration of natural daylight into building interiors as the reliable primary daytime source of illumination – is a key design strategy to meet both requirements. More than just an aesthetic choice, access to daylight has profound implications for human…
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Cloud Rendering Boosts Real Estate and Interior Design
In the competitive circles of real estate and interior design, a considerable amount of time is spent simply visualizing what will be built. 3D rendering interior design turns technical blueprints into incredibly realistic images; however, making them requires computers with exceptional computational power. This is where a cloud render farm becomes an indispensable tool. Processing…
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Supporting Injured Workers Boosts Recovery, Lowers Costs and Builds Stronger Teams
Injuries can disrupt jobsite momentum — pulling workers off projects, delaying timelines and putting pressure on margins. Research shows that employees who experience traumatic workplace injuries have higher rates of anxiety, depression and mental health concerns compared to those injured outside of work. Individuals who display early risk indicators — such as chronic pain or…
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How Updated Siding Boosts Home Value and Curb Appeal
A home’s exterior plays a major role in shaping first impressions, protecting the structure, and supporting long-term durability. As materials age, weather exposure gradually affects the appearance and performance of the exterior surface. Fading colors, warping, cracks, and moisture damage are common signs that the siding may no longer be functioning as intended. When these…
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CITB boosts NEST apprenticeship starts
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its mid-year figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST). The figures show that NEST has supported 1,521 apprenticeship starts between April and September 2025, an increase from 943 in the same period the previous year. The figures also show that in the same period this year,…