Tag: Time
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Is it time for the UK to leave the Aarhus Convention?
The political challenge for the government, committed to the rule of law, to grow the economy, and in the face of global warming, is clear: either act in breach of the Convention or leave it. However, the Convention enshrines environmental rights, and the government is simultaneously committed to its 2050 Net Zero Strategy. The rise…
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Late payments: CIOB backs hard cap on time for invoices to be paid
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has said it supports a hard cap on the time allowed for invoices to be paid or disputed to end poor payment practices in the industry. In its response to the government consultation on late payments, CIOB also backed “financial consequences” for those who ignore the rules, as well…
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Why Winter Is the Best Time to Home Renovations
Quick Answer Winter might seem like an unlikely season for home improvement, but it actually offers several practical benefits for interior-focused projects. With fewer homeowners scheduling work during colder months, contractors often have more flexible timelines, which can lead to quicker start dates and more attentive service. Additionally, the off-peak season may come with cost…
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Gretchen Made A Switch! Here’s How She Designed This Small Space For Guests, Just In Time For Holiday Hosting
Hey there, reader! Does this wallpaper look familiar? Any chance you remember this MOTO photo (below) from my last makeover reveal? The one where I plastered the tinier of my two bedrooms in DIY fabric wallpaper, forced a queen bed in there, and called it mine? Or maybe you’re up-to-date and instead recall a more…
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New homes delivery: time for an MMC renaissance?
Image: Brizmaker | Dreamstime.com From improving quality and efficiency to addressing skills shortages, modern methods of construction (MMC) could be the answer to a number of challenges facing new homes delivery. Once seen as a niche sector, MMC is now being taken more seriously as a solution to some of the UK’s biggest housing headaches. …
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New homes delivery: time for an MMC renaissance?
Image: Brizmaker | Dreamstime.com From improving quality and efficiency to addressing skills shortages, modern methods of construction (MMC) could be the answer to a number of challenges facing new homes delivery. Once seen as a niche sector, MMC is now being taken more seriously as a solution to some of the UK’s biggest housing headaches. …
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Average apartment construction time fell in 2024
Dive Brief: The time it took to build the average apartment property in 2024 was 19.6 months, about 0.3 months less than the year before, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ analysis of the 2024 Survey of Construction from the Census Bureau. The Northeast posted the longest construction timeline at 23.4 months. The…
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6 Practical Ways Construction Companies Can Use AI to Save Time and Boost Profit
In the construction industry, discussions about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to help companies both work and build smarter have ranged from using AI for project planning and design to employing the technology for construction site management and energy optimization at maintenance facilities. All that buzz has produced more confusion than adoption, raising two…
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PALFINGER Opens New North American Parts Distribution Center to Improve Service, Lead Time
PALFINGER has opened a new North American Parts Distribution Center in Huntley, Ill., investing $15 million to improve service for dealers and customers across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The 177,000-square-foot facility is located near major highways and airports outside Chicago. It stocks more than 60,000 spare parts for the company’s full product range, including…
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Farmhouse becomes available for the first time in over a century
Brookhouse Farm, a farmhouse in need of renovation near Alvechurch, has been put up for sale with an asking price of £900,000. The house has been in the same family since 1922, and this is the first time in more than 100 years that it could change hands. Listed on Plotfinder, the property combines a…