Tag: Rules
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OSHA’s 2025 Rules Tighten Safety Requirements: Why Recordkeeping Software Is Now Essential
Construction remains one of the most hazardous industries in the U.S., and OSHA’s new 2025 regulations raise the bar for compliance. With the industry still accounting for more than one in five workplace deaths, safety is no longer a back-office task — it’s a core business function. OSHA’s recent updates reflect a shift toward prevention…
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8 Cute And Comfortable Thanksgivng Dresses (+ Our Rules To Find The Perfect One)
A few years ago, I discovered the joy of “the Thanksgiving dress.” What is a Thanksgiving dress, you may ask?? It’s a perfectly plaid/fall-patterned dress that’s extremely flowy and comfortable but still makes you feel cute (even when you’re sweaty from cooking all day and full from eating all day). I found an amazing one…
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Our Expert Rules For Putting A Bed In Front Of A Window
Usually, when a bed is placed in front of a window, it’s because that was well, the only logical option. And while it’s usually not the most ideal placement because it can cause some headboard limitations, window treatment trickiness, etc., it doesn’t mean it can’t look awesome. Actually, I am currently helping two dear friends…
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Immigration compliance: is your firm violating visa rules?
Construction employers must remain compliant to ensure visa sponsor licences are not revoked. Over the past year, there has been a record increase in the number of licences revoked, with Home Office data showing more than double the revocations from the previous year – rising from 937 to 1,948. This confirms that immigration compliance has…
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New energy rules leave UK homes underinsured and exposed
New energy efficiency rules are reshaping how homes are built and renovated across the UK. The Future Homes Standard, tougher EPC requirements, and Scotland’s Heat in Buildings Bill are all driving upgrades in insulation, heating, and energy performance. While these measures will cut carbon and lower bills, experts warn they could also leave thousands of…
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Appellate court rules Trump’s global tariffs illegal, but delays action
A federal appeals court on Aug. 29 ruled that President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose broad tariffs was illegal, but delayed any action until mid-October in anticipation of a Supreme Court review. In a 7-4 decision, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit sided with the Court of International Trade, which…
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New immigration rules: what construction employers need to know
Recent changes to the UK immigration system are likely to have a major impact on the construction industry, which relies on overseas workers. But with construction employers already facing a chronic skills shortage, will the changes help or hinder the development of the workforce? UK immigration solicitor Kirsty Moore, from global law firm Fragomen, joins…
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Court rules fixer-uppers must pay full Stamp Duty
Buying a house to renovate or taking on a fixer-upper? Don’t fall for tax refund promises that could cost you thousands. A major court ruling has confirmed that even homes in poor condition still attract full residential Stamp Duty. HMRC is now targeting dishonest agents offering bogus refunds based on false claims that a property…
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Planning bill U-turn changes new home build rules
After mounting pressure from environmental groups and rebel MPs, the government has quietly rewritten a major section of its flagship planning bill. The key changes strengthen nature protections, particularly in greenbelt and rural areas, and introduce new conditions around development timelines. For homebuilders, renovators, and self-builders, this shift could affect how and when you break…
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What size of dehumidifier do I need? We explain the rules
When it comes to choosing a dehumidifier, capacity really does matter. Pick one that’s too low, and it’ll run constantly while barely reducing humidity. Go too high, and you could end up using more energy than you need. As with all things, the goal is to hit that Goldilocks number: the best dehumidifier that’s just…