Tag: Face
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Contracts and Controls Help Higher Ed Face Construction Disruption
Across industries, construction is facing a multitude of changes and challenges, including labor constraints, rising materials costs, and data security concerns. These consistent construction challenges in the higher education industry specifically have left universities and colleges with elevated levels of uncertainty. In an industry that highly values the development and maintenance of world-class facilities, higher…
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Minneapolis Fed survey: Nonresidential builders face tighter pipelines, rising costs
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction activity across the Federal Reserve’s Ninth District declined slightly over the past six months, with nearly half of the firms surveyed reporting lower activity compared with the same period in 2024, according to results from the…
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Why You Should Never Face Insurance Fraud Charges Alone
Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges, and facing allegations related to insurance fraud can be one of the most stressful situations imaginable. Between navigating complex policies, understanding strict legal procedures and managing the fear of potentially serious penalties, many people find themselves overwhelmed before even knowing where to start. This is why hiring…
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Construction employers face training bottleneck, report shows
Capacity constraints are also affecting apprenticeships. The survey states that “the most affected area was construction, planning and the built environment, with nearly a third (32%) of colleges experiencing challenges” in delivering apprenticeship training because of staffing or space shortages. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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300,000 homes face new Rachel Reeves ‘Mansion Tax’
More than 300,000 properties could fall within the scope of a new ‘Mansion Tax’ being prepared for next month’s budget, according to leading housing market analysts. The Labour Government are understood to be developing plans to tax homes based on house prices, particularly those valued above £1.5 million or £2 million. While no final announcement…
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Fleet Size Matters: Why Larger Fleets Face More Crashes
As freight demand continues to rise across Australia, many transport businesses are scaling up to keep pace. But new data shows that growth may come with added risk. According to the2024 NTARC Major Crash Report, crash rates are climbing fastest among larger fleets. This trend suggests that once a fleet reaches a certain size, managing…
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18,000 UK solar owners could face HMRC fine Friday
Thousands of UK homeowners with solar panels could be hit with unexpected £100 fines this week as the HMRC paper tax return deadline approaches. Many are unaware that income earned from selling unused solar energy back to the grid could push them over the £1,000 tax-free trading allowance. With the deadline falling on Friday, homeowners…
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Scottish homes face new EPC standards in 2026
Scotland is updating the rules for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), which show how energy-efficient buildings are. The new regulations will come into force on 31 October 2026 and introduce redesigned certificates, new ratings, and improved digital systems. These changes aim to help homeowners, tenants, and landlords make informed decisions while reducing energy use and emissions.…
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Avoid these underfloor heating mistakes or face costly bills
Although this heating type is a popular choice with homeowners, it’s important to make sure you avoid underfloor heating mistakes. That’s because, if you get it wrong, you could be removing your entire floor to rectify it. Getting the installation wrong could result in disruption, mess and unnecessary expense, meanwhile running your underfloor heating incorrectly…
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Fix the Dam Concrete: Aging U.S. Dams Face Urgent Repairs
With America’s dams showing their age, utilities have an opportunity to tap into federal funding and modernize critical concrete infrastructure before costly failures strike. In the U.S., hydropower generates nearly 27% of renewable electricity and 93% of all utility-scale storage, yet the average dam is nearly 80 years old, according to the U.S. Department of…