Tag: Level
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Circular patio ideas: 10 ways to take your patio design to the next level
In garden design one of the most commonly used shapes is the circle. Sadly this doesn’t tend to translate to patio design, which often features uniform rectangular shapes. Consider instead circular patio ideas that offer a strong design statement that gives your garden landscaping a professional look. These gently curving shapes feel so much softer…
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Government cuts higher level apprenticeship funding
The UK government has announced plans to “refocus” funding away from Level 7 (masters level) apprenticeships from January 2026. From next year, only existing apprentices or those aged 16-21 will be eligible for levy-funded training. According to the government, the new measures will allow levy funding to be “rebalanced towards training at lower levels, where…
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Level Up Your Leads with This Home Improvement SEO Guide
In the competitive landscape of home services, simply hanging a shingle and waiting for the phone to ring is a relic of the past. Today, homeowners turn to the internet to find reliable contractors for everything from kitchen renovations to emergency plumbing repairs. This digital shift has made Home Improvement SEO not just an advantage,…
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Split level design: Could stepping up benefit your home?
There are many reasons why a split level design might be the best solution for your home, whether you are extending an existing property or designing a self build. Not only can it optimise the space you have available, but it can help you create the ideal solution for a sloping or tricky site. “They…
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My Friends Took Pattern Drenching To The Next Level With Spoonflower – And It’s Epic!
I love having creative friends and will brag about them endlessly – especially those who are braver than I am design-wise. I can be so safe and care so much about “timelessness” (especially with permanent finishes) so being friends with people who take risks so naturally, without second guessing is so fun for me. So…
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8 Traits of ‘Best in Class’ Level Contractors
Most construction business owners strive for their companies to do better, grow, be organized, and make more money. The top contractors tend to have the same strategies, systems, and characteristics which take them to the highest level of performance and results. So, what will it take to move your company to the top level? As…
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The Next Level of Access Control for Construction with IoT and Video
Triax Technologies, Inc. and EarthCam announced a partnership to integrate their solutions to increase visibility into jobsite perimeters, enhancing safety and security. Using Triax’s Spot-r network, the two companies are offering a first-of-its-kind solution, enabling EarthCam’s high-resolution video cameras to provide real-time, independent visual verification of data identified through a worker’s wearable Spot-r Clip as it…
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Taking Service Network Planning to the Next Level
Cities and municipalities are basically systems for delivering services for the benefit of their citizens. An experimental project demonstrated how improving the flow of data between these services could save a lot of time and taxpayer money. Emilia Rönkkö Emilia Rönkkö is an architect who worked for the Finnish city of Kuopio. Besides that, she…
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A Finnish Startup Takes 3D Printing of Buildings to a New Level
A Finnish startup, FIMAtec, is launching its prototype 3D printer for constructing buildings. It is the first 3D printer in the world to produce exterior and interior walls, insulation, and reinforcement, all at the same time. The printed wall complies with Western building regulations. “3D printing improves the cost-efficiency of construction, at the same time…