Tag: Build
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The UK must ditch imported solar panels and build its own, experts say
Britain is in the middle of a solar power boom but few realise how dependent this green energy revolution is on imported technology. As demand surges, concerns are mounting over the ethical and strategic risks tied to foreign solar panel supply chains. With a new generation of British solar technology ready for deployment, many are…
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Planning bill U-turn changes new home build rules
After mounting pressure from environmental groups and rebel MPs, the government has quietly rewritten a major section of its flagship planning bill. The key changes strengthen nature protections, particularly in greenbelt and rural areas, and introduce new conditions around development timelines. For homebuilders, renovators, and self-builders, this shift could affect how and when you break…
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Safety Isn’t the Problem — Resistance Is: How to Build a Culture That Actually Protects Your Crew
In construction, safety isn’t in a classroom, it’s forged in the field. Most jobsite injuries aren’t freak accidents but the result of small oversights, ignored signals, or old habits that persist because “it’s always been done that way.” The real threat isn’t lack of knowledge; it’s cultural resistance. Pie Insurance’s 2025 Workplace Safety Report confirms…
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How to build a patio on a slope: expert tips to get it right
Finding out how to build a patio on a slope is one of the first things to consider if you have multiple levels in your garden, especially if there’s currently no place to gather for relaxing and entertaining. When landscaping a sloping site you will want to create at least one flat terraced area to…
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6 Tips to Build a Culture of Safety in Construction
In construction, safety isn’t something you check off a list during orientation. It’s a constant, evolving part of the job — no matter how long you’ve been in the industry or what role you play. Whether someone’s just getting started or has been on sites for decades, there’s always more to learn and reinforce. From…
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A stunning cliffside new build with access issues
The property that homeowners Heather and Chris discovered in the summer of 2017 was a mid-century detached house, on a very steep slope overlooking the beach, with only pedestrian access. Pebble-dashed and constructed from substandard mundic concrete, it was damp and barely habitable, yet for them it was love at first sight. “As soon as…
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How Construction Firms Can Build a Strong Financial Roadmap Amid Rising Costs and Growth
As your construction firm navigates today’s economic landscape, the $1.2 trillion public infrastructure bill, passed a few years ago, continues to carry both promise and uncertainty. Nevertheless, the domestic procurement preferences and materials sourcing requirements tied to this legislation still hold the potential to create meaningful growth opportunities. That said, it’s crucial to be prepared…
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11 Ways to Build Emotional Customer Bonds in 2025
The owner of a boutique realizes that not only do people come back to purchase items. They enjoy the thank-you notes written personally with orders. Loyalties are developed through establishing emotional relationships with the customers. These approaches create trust and enhance further involvement in 2025. They cause customers to feel special. There are 11 best…
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How Packaging Architects Build Value and Trust
We often focus intently on the product itself, the innovation, the features, and the promises it holds. Yet, before that tangible interaction, a silent narrative unfolds, whispered through the materials, the design, the very structure that encases our anticipation. This initial encounter, the moment a customer holds the packaged product, is a powerful, often subconscious,…
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Why You Should Choose Bigger Art (As Proven By A Beautiful Italian-Inspired New Build)
We are pretty selective when it comes to featuring house tours that aren’t our own makeovers. It’s not because they aren’t all great, but more that we want you to get an important takeaway. We have a good one today:) Caitlin and I were just talking about the problem with “bitsy” wall decor. There always…