Tag: upgrade
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C.W. Driver Begins $175M Upgrade at Long Beach Poly High
C.W. Driver Companies, a premier California builder specializing in educational facilities, celebrated the groundbreaking of a transformative $175 million modernization project at Long Beach Unified School District’s (LBUSD) Polytechnic High School in Los Angeles County. The comprehensive project includes interim student housing, a new 65,000-square-foot Career and Technical Education (CTE) classroom building, and the modernization…
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The Apprentice winner: Why Lord Sugar will help me make AC the next big upgrade to UK homes
Dean Franklin, the winner of The Apprentice and Lord Sugar’s latest business partner, has set his sights on transforming the UK’s domestic air conditioning market – an area he says is misunderstood. In an exclusive interview with Homebuilding & Renovating, Franklin argued that most UK homeowners still see air conditioning as expensive, energy-guzzling and only…
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Upgrade and Maintain: Simple Home Improvements That Matter
Upgrading and maintaining your home boosts its value and enhances comfort and functionality. In places like Maryland Heights, MO, where the weather can fluctuate, regular home improvements become essential to ensure your living space remains comfortable year-round. Given Maryland Heights’ varying climate, ensuring these systems are well-maintained can lead to energy savings and a more…
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Federal, local agencies fund $300 million NYC ADA upgrade
The 14th Street Subway Station stretches along West 14th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. The station serves the F and M trains running north and south along Sixth Avenue, the L train along 14 Street, and the 1, 2 and 3 lines running north and south along Seventh Avenue. The three stations have a…
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Skanska completes Portsmouth Marine Terminal offshore wind upgrade
Skanska has completed the redevelopment project for the Virginia Port Authority, upgrading 72 acres of Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT) and 1,500 feet of wharf that now serves as an offshore wind staging port. Dominion Energy uses the Portsmouth Marine Terminal staging port for its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, one of the largest offshore…
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Galliford Try awarded £56m fire safety upgrade contract for Category C prison
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) project includes upgrades to essential fire safety systems across the Category C prison, such as fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire compartmentalisation, smoke extraction, roof vents, high-pressure misting units and fire doors. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Henry Boot to build calming facilities in NHS mental health ward upgrade
Lee Powell, managing director of Henry Boot Construction, said: “This project is obviously much more than just bricks and mortar – it’s about creating a safe, calming, and supportive space for those experiencing urgent mental health needs. The refurbished ward will also be complemented by a new garden courtyard, creating another open-air retreat for self-reflection…
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Road Builders Upgrade Hurricane Evacuation Route
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It’s become increasingly apparent over the last handful of years that certain parts of the country are getting hit with increasingly severe weather events which takes added toll on critical infrastructure. For parts of the southeastern United States like Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas, the hurricanes that struck in 2023 and 2024 accumulated billions in…
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Boiler Upgrade Scheme sees record growth but Government report highlights major financial challenges for homeowners
A new government report has shed light on the performance of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, revealing record uptake alongside persistent barriers to wider adoption. While the scheme has funded over 55,000 installations and homeowners report high satisfaction with heat pumps, concerns over affordability, red tape and workforce shortages remain. With funding now extended until 2028,…
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Chartered member to upgrade Dorchester Corn Exchange
Chartered company Greendale Construction has started a 34-week project at Dorchester Corn Exchange in Dorset, which will see the historic Victorian building benefit from improvement and remodelling works. The renovation will restore the original layout and create a new community meeting area, transforming the foyer into a welcoming, bright space for visitors, with a new accessible…