Tag: improve
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£1.66bn in EPC fines could be handed out if market fails to improve by 2030
If new government energy rules were enforced today, over £1.6 billion in fines could be handed out to homeowners whose properties don’t meet the proposed minimum efficiency standard. New figures reveal that 39% of homes sold in England over the past year fall short of the EPC rating the government wants in place by 2030,…
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Why 2025 has become the hardest year to improve your home introduction
If you’re thinking about renovating your house this year, you’re not alone, but you might want to hold off. Rising costs for materials and labour, plus tougher planning rules, are making home improvements harder and more expensive than many expected. For homeowners ready to roll up their sleeves, 2025 is turning out to be one…
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Linxup Launches Driver Coaching Sessions to Help Fleets Improve Safety with Telematics
Linxup has rolled out a new feature aimed at improving fleet safety: Driver Coaching Sessions. Built into the company’s Driver Coaching Dashboard, this tool enables fleet managers to quickly identify risky driving behaviors, schedule coaching sessions, and track driver performance directly within the Linxup platform. The dashboard organizes key alert data and trend insights, helping…
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Epicore and DuPont Collaborate on Wearable Tech to Combat Heat Stress and Improve Worker Safety
Epicore Biosystems (Epicore) and DuPont Personal Protection have announced a new collaboration aimed at exploring ways to enhance worker safety through wearable technology and advanced protective clothing. The partnership brings together Epicore’s wearable hydration monitoring platform with DuPont’s expertise in personal protective garments. The goal: to investigate how biometric data and physiological tracking can help mitigate…
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A practical application for AI to improve construction
The promise of AI being a practical answer to increasing productivity and your bottom line is always subject to having good data to feed the AI model. Thankfully, AI-driven technology can enhance the safety and success of your projects by utilizing a visual data source that has been available for years. No Secret, But Still…
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Some of the Top Ways to Improve Indoor Environmental Quality
Creating healthier indoor environments has become a top priority in modern construction and building design, particularly as developers and building managers look to improve the well-being, productivity, and comfort of occupants. Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) is a comprehensive concept that encompasses air quality, acoustics, thermal conditions, and lighting—factors that significantly influence how people feel and…
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Some of the Top Ways to Improve Indoor Environmental Quality
Creating healthier indoor environments has become a top priority in modern construction and building design, particularly as developers and building managers look to improve the well-being, productivity, and comfort of occupants. Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) is a comprehensive concept that encompasses air quality, acoustics, thermal conditions, and lighting—factors that significantly influence how people feel and…
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Kevin McCloud returns to allergy-proof home to see if measures to improve air quality helped improve family’s health
In the latest episode of Grand Designs, a South West London couple set out to build a house like no other, a home designed from the ground up with one purpose: to create a safe, low-allergen environment for their children. Born, a fitness entrepreneur, and Elinor, a gallery owner, took on a bold self-build project…
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How AI Tools Improve Driver Safety
Commercial vehicles are an integral part of the American economy, delivering essential goods to every corner of the United States. Millions of commercial and consumer vehicles occupy the road every day, making everyone stakeholders in keeping the roads safe, whether it’s a construction worker in a work zone, a family on a road trip, or…
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How Roller Blinds Can Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
When it comes to improving the energy efficiency of your home, one area that often gets overlooked is the windows. Windows are a significant source of heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer, which can strain your heating and cooling systems, driving up energy bills. However, with the right window treatments,…