Tag: gains
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Cost and Performance Gains With Hardware and Software Subscription Models
Subscription-based models — offering an alternative to one-time purchases or perpetual licenses — are becoming more common in both professional and personal settings. Whether it’s machine control systems, office equipment, software or beyond, consumers are increasingly drawn to the flexibility and convenience that subscriptions provide. For the construction industry, software and hardware subscriptions offer cost, predictability,…
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BIM gains ground in the Republic of Ireland
The BIM mandate is being phased in over four years in the Republic of Ireland. From January 2024, it applied to the design team on projects worth more than €100m. A year later, it was extended to contractors and the supply chain on projects worth more than €100m and to the design team on projects…
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Manufacturers Information Hub gains government backing
Fergus Harradence, deputy director, construction, logistics, airports and water at the Department for Business & Trade, spoke at the launch of the MIH at DCW. He pointed out some key benefits of the MIH for the government’s objectives to modernise the sector, as set out in the Construction Products Reform Green Paper: View the original article and…
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Levven Gains PulteGroup Investment for Green Homebuilding
Levven, a Canadian technology company pioneering smart, sustainable electrical systems for new home construction, today announced the first closing of a growth round aimed at accelerating Levven’s expansion in the residential construction market. The lead investor is PulteGroup, one of the largest and most respected homebuilders in the United States. Levven’s patented Switched Right® technology eliminates the need…
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Rory McIlroy goes from Green Jacket to Green Energy after he gains planning approval for heat pump
Fresh off his historic Masters triumph, Rory McIlroy has secured yet another victory, this time in the world of eco-friendly home improvements. The golf superstar has been granted planning permission to install an air source heat pump for his outdoor swimming pool at his £9 million estate on the Wentworth Estate in Surrey. This win…
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Construction planning posts smaller gains
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Nonresidential construction planning lost some momentum in February after several months of stronger growth, according to Dodge Construction Network. The Dodge Momentum Index, a benchmark that tracks nonresidential construction planning, ticked up 0.7% in February. Unlike previous…
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Shoreham-by-Sea beach house gains Passivhaus certification and £2.4m valuation
Situated in the heart of Shoreham-by-Sea, this impressive seven-bedroom beach house spans 4,700 sq ft and offers unparalleled views of the West Sussex coastline. The property is a blend of modern architecture and sustainable design, featuring expansive glazing that maximises the breathtaking sea views, and eco-friendly systems that ensure a comfortable, energy-efficient living experience. With…
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Will you pay capital gains tax when you sell a self-build home?
If you’re only just embarking on building your own home, the moment when you put it up for sale might seem a very long way off. But the question of whether you’ll pay capital gains tax (CGT) when you sell or dispose of the home is, after all, an important one. Just as when you’re…
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Bally’s $1.7B Chicago casino gains site approval
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Providence, Rhode Island-based casino and resort company Bally’s Corp. cleared a key construction hurdle for its Chicago location following the formal approval of its site plans by the city’s Department of Planning and Development, Urbanize Chicago reported.…
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Construction backlog posts gains to kick off the year
Dive Brief: Construction backlog increased to 8.4 months in January, reversing December’s slight decline, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors survey conducted from Jan. 21 to Feb. 3. The metric tracks the volume of work in builders’ pipelines. The Western region posted the largest backlog growth, both on a monthly and year-over-year basis, while…