Tag: Reduce
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Beyond Paint: Leveraging Venetian Plaster to Reduce Total Cost
For commercial property owners, architects, and construction managers dedicated to high-level projects such as luxury hospitality, premium corporate buildings, or exclusive retail spaces—the choice of wall finish is a critical balance between aesthetics, durability, and ultimately, the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). While commercial acrylic paint remains the default solution, its inherently short life cycle…
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Smart Lawn Care Systems Reduce Downtime for Properties
At times, commercial properties operate on tight routines that require hourly updates. If there is any lag in landscaping, it causes a ripple effect that results in uneven turf, unsafe walkways, and improper aesthetics that can silently affect the experience of customers, employees, and tenants. Hence, it is necessary to reduce the operational downtime. Today,…
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FGIA Panel Shares Strategies to Reduce Supply Chain Disruptions
A panel discussion about supply chain disruptions and how to navigate related challenges took place at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Fall Conference in Indianapolis. Panelists for the October 7 discussion, “Innovative Strategies to Mitigate Impacts from Supply Chain Disruptions,” included José Colón (Intertek), Chip Gentry (Quaker Window Products) and Mark Imfeld (Association…
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FGIA Panel Shares Strategies to Reduce Supply Chain Disruptions
A panel discussion about supply chain disruptions and how to navigate related challenges took place at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Fall Conference in Indianapolis. Panelists for the October 7 discussion, “Innovative Strategies to Mitigate Impacts from Supply Chain Disruptions,” included José Colón (Intertek), Chip Gentry (Quaker Window Products) and Mark Imfeld (Association…
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Construction Fleet Safety: How to Reduce Risk and Protect Drivers Year-Round
Summer is the busiest and riskiest season on the road for construction crews. With more vehicles in transit and added distractions on the jobsite, even the safest drivers can face unexpected situations. Transportation-related incidents accounted for 36.8% of the more than 5,000 fatal work injuries in the U.S. in 2023. The average crash costs an…
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Shockproof Strategies to Reduce Electrical Risks in Fit-Outs
Commercial spaces are all about flow—whether it’s foot traffic in a retail store, data running through server racks, or espresso machines pulling double shifts in a café. But behind the scenes, it’s the electrical systems that keep everything ticking. When those systems are poorly planned or rushed, things go dark—literally and figuratively. That’s why electrical…
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Council takes ‘critical action’ to reduce planning backlog
Councillor Mike Rigby, portfolio holder for economic development, planning and transportation, said: “This is an incredibly complex problem to solve, and we recognise that this critical action will impact on our residents. But it is necessary to bring work in progress down to a more manageable and sustainable standard and to make Somerset’s planning service a…
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How to Reduce Construction Turnover by Building a Culture of Loyalty and Engagement
Employee turnover is notoriously high in construction — outpacing other industries by an average of 2.5% in 2024. This churn carries a steep price. Research shows that hiring and training new construction staff can cost between 50 and 200% of each worker’s annual salary. High turnover also leads to knock-on effects, hindering your ability to…
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The Link Up: Em’s Highly Recommended Coming-Of-Age Show, Jess’ Good $40 Dupe Jelly Ballet Flats, And Product To Actually Reduce Your Screen Time
Happy Sunday, everyone! This week, we were still riding the high of our team retreat (thank you for your patience while we skipped a couple of days). But work was still done and the Portland team (potentially) did their last big shoot week at the river house, which can only mean one thing…REVEALS! Until then,…
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The Link Up: Em’s Highly Recommended Coming-Of-Age Show, Jess’ Good $40 Dupe Jelly Ballet Flats, And Product To Actually Reduce Your Screen Time
Happy Sunday, everyone! This week, we were still riding the high of our team retreat (thank you for your patience while we skipped a couple of days). But work was still done and the Portland team (potentially) did their last big shoot week at the river house, which can only mean one thing…REVEALS! Until then,…