Tag: Days
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E.ON offers free electricity for three days this Christmas
E.ON is bringing some festive cheer early this year, offering customers three full days of free electricity over the Christmas period. The offer, running from 24–26 December 2025, is part of the company’s new Next Direct 18-month tariff and is designed to help households enjoy the holidays without worrying about rising energy costs. For many,…
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One fire every two days linked to domestic solar panels
Fires linked to rooftop solar panels are rising sharply across the UK, sparking concern among fire services and insurers. New figures show that incidents are growing faster than installations, raising questions about safety oversight in Britain’s clean-energy rollout. Experts say that while solar remains safe when properly installed, a surge in rushed or poorly maintained…
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We’re Doing It AGAIN: The VELUX Brighter Days Makeover Giveaway 2025…Could It Be You???
I’m extremely excited to once again give a free room makeover to (hopefully) one of you. Quite possibly my favorite part of my job and what I really live for. As a massive skylight fan, I can tell you that the natural light and fresh air that VELUX skylight systems bring in can really transform…
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Video | Murphy installs Greek Street bridge beams in four days
New footage shows Murphy installing the beams for Stockport’s new Greek Street bridge in just four days. Over the last two weeks, the contractor has dismantled and removed 200 beams from the old structure, and lifted and positioned beams for its replacement over five railway lines. Each of the large steel and concrete beams was…
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Video | Murphy installs Greek Street bridge beams in four days
New footage shows Murphy installing the beams for Stockport’s new Greek Street bridge in just four days. Over the last two weeks, the contractor has dismantled and removed 200 beams from the old structure, and lifted and positioned beams for its replacement over five railway lines. Each of the large steel and concrete beams was…
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With the hidden costs of sick days, workers say they lie about taking time off
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Despite increasing investment in well-being programs, few employees feel supported by their workplace’s sick leave and mental health programs — and aren’t sure whether they can really take time off without consequences, according to a July 10…
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7 Days of Construction Tech News – Week 49
Here are our picks from the latest construction technology news. “We always ask our people: ‘what are the problems in the construction industry?’. It’s always been done the same way for many years,” says Jeff Condello, President & CEO of RANDALL Construction. The company is cementing its position as the leading self-perform in Florida by…
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7 Days of News – Week 47
Here are our picks from the most recent construction technology news. The top concern of the 666 contractors surveyed for the 2020 FMI Industry Report was jobsite safety, although only 54% said they turned to technology to maintain it. Furthermore, 70% of the respondents said they don’t have a technology roadmap. What hampers productivity in…
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7 Days of News – Week 46
Here are our picks from the recent construction technology news. Is 3D printing in construction more than overhyped promises and underwhelming deliveries, asks Andrew Wheeler. Read his summary of the latest developments in this technology. 3D printed buildings could strip out as much as half the cost of building a home, Jason Ballard’s startup, Icon,…
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7 Days of News – Week 45
Here are our picks from the latest construction technology news. “You look at 5G wireless, artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), these are going to be three key technologies for your industry,” Michael Hainsworth, executive producer of Futurithmic and co-host of the Geeks & Beats podcast, told the audience at a talk billed Future Forward:…