Tag: Modern
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Modern hiring: closing the construction skills gap
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Competency-led, modernised recruitment and selection practices are key to solving construction’s skills crisis. June 2025 marked the launch of the Construction Skills Mission Board (CSMB). The private and public sector partnership body is tasked with the recruitment of 100,000 construction workers a year by the end of Parliament to meet government housebuilding and infrastructure targets. A recent CIOB report has since speculated…
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Modern slavery: review highlights ‘serious gaps’ in housebuilding
A study by researchers at King’s Business School, commissioned by the Director of Labour Market Enforcement and the Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre, found that although housebuilding accounts for around 40% of UK construction output, it is often excluded or underrepresented in existing research on labour exploitation. View the original article…
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Behind the Scenes of Modern Building Development
When you look at a sleek office building or a state-of-the-art facility, you’re seeing the finished product. But what went into creating it? The truth is, modern building development is like an iceberg—most of the critical work happens beneath the surface, invisible to the casual observer. From the initial site assessment to the final touches,…
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Innovative Patio Cover Designs for Modern Outdoors
Looking for unique patio cover designs for your outdoor space? The best thing about new patio cover solutions is that you now have more design choices than ever before. In fact…interestingly enough Covered patios are now the most popular outdoor living space type, being preferred by 44% of surveyed experts. So if you have been…
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Couple convert dated 1930s house into a modern family home
Despite being in the market for a new home, David and Magali weren’t impressed with the Art Deco house they saw for sale just a few streets away from their own home in Forest Hill, south London. “We’d discounted the house in question completely based on how it looked from the outside,” he says. “We…
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Building Wellness into the Modern Home
Integrating wellness into the modern home is about more than aesthetics; it’s about creating environments that nurture both body and mind. From mindful layouts to restorative features, every design choice can support a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. Designing Spaces That Promote Calm A home that promotes wellness begins with thoughtful design. Natural light, open spaces,…
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Astec EZR3 Screed Redefines Balance and Mat Quality for Modern Paving Crews
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Astec surprised the industry with a late season drop of a brand new, redesigned, reengineered super screed. Created with contractor feedback, the EZR3 is engineered for balance, both in design and operation. Its rear-mount configuration enhances tractor stability and reduces the need for constant adjustments, keeping paving operations smooth and consistent across wider widths. The…
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Stylish skirting board alternatives for modern homes
Skirting boards have framed our rooms for generations, keeping walls safe from scuffs and giving every space a perfectly neat edge. But with modern interiors leaning towards cleaner lines and sleeker finishes, this familiar feature is starting to take a step back in the world of design. Interior designers and homeowners are now looking for…