Tag: Turn
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Why more homes are refusing to turn it on this winter
More than two million households are preparing to spend winter without central heating, as rising energy bills force families into drastic decisions. The number taking this step has surged by nearly a quarter in just one year, leaving millions braced for a cold winter ahead. Experts warn the scale of the heating switch-off poses a…
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How to turn handover information into operational intelligence
The quality of information at project completion is critical not only for compliance, but also for unlocking long-term value across the full asset lifecycle. This session will explore how structured building information enables contractors to meet client requirements, while giving owners and operators the tools to drive efficiency, ensure regulatory confidence and future-proof their estates.…
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How to turn handover information into operational intelligence
The quality of information at project completion is critical not only for compliance, but also for unlocking long-term value across the full asset lifecycle. This session will explore how structured building information enables contractors to meet client requirements, while giving owners and operators the tools to drive efficiency, ensure regulatory confidence and future-proof their estates.…
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When do you know it’s time to turn the heating on?
If, with the sudden arrival of damp and colder weather you’ve seen claims ‘this is the date you need to turn your heating on’, the rising cost of energy bills means you could be hoping this date is still far in the future. The truth is, saying there’s a set date is actually a myth.…
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Building Dreams: How Architects Turn Ideas into Landmarks
Turning a vision into a physical space is one of the most transformative journeys anyone can take. From the sketch of a concept to the unveiling of a finished structure, architectural services play a vital role in shaping environments that inspire, protect, and endure. These services are not merely about construction but about creating landmark…
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Change of use: How to turn non-residential land into a plot
When you’re hunting for a building plot, it’s easy to think you’ll stumble across a neat patch of grass with planning permission already sorted and services waiting at the boundary. In reality, that almost never happens and more often than not, the best opportunities are hidden in plain sight – old garages, barns, or even,…
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McLaren to turn Heathrow post-war buildings into logistics hub
Alistair Awcock, infrastructure director for Heathrow Airport, said: “This infrastructure investment will provide prime logistics accommodation to our Heathrow partners, whilst modernising, strengthening and adding capacity to our perimeter property portfolio, supporting our customer strategy.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Can you turn a pond into a natural swimming pool?
Often beautiful in theory, many ponds end up as stagnant corners of the garden that don’t quite earn their keep. But what if you could swap your unloved water feature for something a little more inviting this summer? Swimming ponds offer the best of both worlds: a place to swim in clean, chemical-free water, alongside…
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Graham to turn former Boddingtons site into homes
Richard Cook, chief development officer at Clarion Housing Group, said: “Boddingtons is a cornerstone of our ambitions for central Manchester to deliver high-quality, affordable new homes and a striking new presence on the city’s skyline. This project will transform a long-derelict site and help address the city’s growing housing need with a focus on design,…
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Share your story to ‘turn pain into purpose’
“We remember stories in a way that we do not remember data,” he says. “You can give someone hundreds of safety stats, but if they hear one story that makes them feel, they carry that lesson with them. It is the difference between compliance and conviction. View the original article and our Inspiration here