Will stamp duty be abolished? Rachel Reeves’ radical property tax plan explained

Publish date: Wed, 27 August 2025

Homes over £500,000 could face a new property levy as Rachel Reeves weighs up scrapping stamp duty, shifting the tax burden from buyers to sellers

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East West Rail project re-baselined due to slower than expected progress

Publish date: Wed, 27 August 2025

Progress on the second and third stages of the East West Rail (EWR) project has been slower than anticipated, leading to a re-baselining of these sections in the 2024/25 financial year.The postEast...

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Why building a culture of viability is key to safeguarding quality in major housing programmes

Publish date: Wed, 27 August 2025

The traditional approach to large-scale housing delivery needs to change. In most cases, design teams undertake capacity studies based on physical, legal and planning constraints. These...

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FWD Hong Kong Commits to Taikoo Place in Hong Kong’s Largest Office Lease of 2025

Publish date: Wed, 27 August 2025

FWD to establish new headquarters in a landmark deal combining new lease and renewal across 12 floors 27 August 2025, Hong Kong –FWD Hong Kong (“FWD”) and Swire Properties today announced that...

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High 5 Plumbing Heating Cooling & Electric named to INC. 5000

Publish date: Thu, 14 August 2025

Leading provider of Denver home services makes list of the nation’s fastest-growing companies for fourth consecutive year.

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Plumbing Study Shows Higher Flow Velocities and Right-Sizing Design Strategies Key to Building Water Quality

Publish date: Thu, 14 August 2025

The research team investigated key proxies for water safety and biological activity in plumbing systems, including the impact of flow velocity on biofilm activity.

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Construction Workforce Retention: Start with Pay and Benefits

Publish date: Fri, 15 August 2025

It's imperative for construction companies to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to worker retention tactics.

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The Health of our Drinking Water

Publish date: Wed, 20 August 2025

Lead reduction, PFAS regulations and water infrastructure are the top water quality trends of the year.

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Study: Pre-Apprenticeship Programs Increasing Participation of Women Black Workers in IL Construction Workforce

Publish date: Wed, 20 August 2025

These tuition-free programs offer industry-focused training, hands-on learning, and classroom instruction.

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Powerhouse Consulting Group and Scorpion Partner to Drive ROI for Home Service Contractors

Publish date: Wed, 20 August 2025

The partnership helps ServiceTitan customers get more from Marketing Pro, ensuring campaigns run on accurate data, clean workflows, and operational systems built for scalability.

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Construction sector sees best quarter in six years

Publish date: Tue, 26 August 2025

… Simmons) Bermuda’sconstructionindustry has recorded its … and optimism, with theconstructionsector continuing a strong … more than a decade.Residential constructiontotalled $23.9...

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Procore and AWS Announce Strategic Collaboration Agreement to Accelerate AI and Improve Project Outcomes in Construction

Publish date: Tue, 26 August 2025

… leading global provider ofconstruction managementsoftware, announced today … ’s industry-leadingconstruction managementplatform is now … purchase Procore’sconstruction...

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Opinion: State’s updated building codes are reducing wildfire risks

Publish date: Tue, 26 August 2025

… modern fire andbuilding codesspecifically designed to protect newconstructionin fire … in any master-planned communityconstructedto these standards. Meanwhile, too … seasons....

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Colorado Department of Transportation to Implement Trimble Unity Asset Lifecycle Management Suite

Publish date: Tue, 26 August 2025

To Reduce Asset Maintenance and Operations Costs, Up to 1,200 Employees Will Use the Trimble GIS-centric Platform to Work Safer, Faster and More Efficiently in the Field and Office WESTMINSTER, Colo....

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Mukwonago district to kick off Park View Middle School construction project

Publish date: Tue, 26 August 2025

… follow signs around theconstructionfence to the ceremony area … the official beginning ofconstructionat Park View Middle … the district, the newconstructiontotals about 210,000 square … ...

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Report Argues Nuclear Energy Can Be a Key Driver of Pennsylvania’s Economic Development

Publish date: Tue, 26 August 2025

A new report makes the case for a renewed investment in the nuclear power industry to meet the nation’s growing energy needs and fuel regional economic growth. PITTSBURGH, PA,...

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Procore Partners With Amazon Web Services on AI Workflows Project Delivery

Publish date: Tue, 26 August 2025

Procore and Amazon Web Services enter a deal to share data and joint-develop artificial intelligence, interoperability and other tools for construction.

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Dana Logsdon Roofing & Solar Expands Roofing and Solar Services Across San Diego County

Publish date: Tue, 26 August 2025

Family-owned contractor offers roof repair, roof replacement, and solar installation solutions tailored to Southern California homeowners SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 26,...

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Field Engineer to Industry Leader: Coty Fournier’s 35-Year Journey in Construction

Publish date: Tue, 26 August 2025

… Consultant at Well BuiltConstructionConsulting, about her … drive sustainable success inconstruction. During the conversation, … Consultant at Well BuiltConstructionConsulting, where...

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Montreal launches $130M affordable housing build

Publish date: Tue, 26 August 2025

The Government of Canada, the Government of Quebec, and the City of Montreal are constructing the first housing project in the Bridge-Bonaventure district of Montreal.The postMontreal launches...

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Germany’s Rheinmetall to build Europe’s largest gunpowder plant in Bulgaria

Publish date: Tue, 26 August 2025

Germany’s largest arms manufacturer, Rheinmetall, has unveiled plans to construct at least two new factories in Bulgaria, including Europe’s largest gunpowder plant, in a strategic ...Read...

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U.S. Water Infrastructure Earns Soggy “D’s” Underscoring the Imperative for Durable Concrete

Publish date: Tue, 26 August 2025

Kryton waterproofing admixtures can provide 100-year durability, protect against maintenance shutdowns, concrete failure, and costly upgrades VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA,...

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Entech Launches Managed Services for Florida Businesses

Publish date: Tue, 26 August 2025

Fort Myers-based IT provider Entech announced the launch of expanded Microsoft 365 Migration and Managed 365 Service offerings for businesses in Florida. FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES, August 26,...

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Firefighter Training Focused on the Ever-Changing Building Landscape of Mega-Vertical and Mega-Sprawl Buildings

Publish date: Tue, 26 August 2025

Intensive training for firefighters to equip themselves with knowledge and skills needed to protect people and property in this new era complex structures LUBBOCK, TX, UNITED STATES,...

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Construction Begins on $354M I-275 Expansion in Pinellas County

Publish date: Tue, 26 August 2025

Construction has officially began on the $354 million I-275 Express Expansion Moving Florida Forward Project, a major widening of Interstate 275 that will add tolled ...Read moreThe postConstruction...

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Home Builders Fund Seniors Handicap Access

Publish date: Tue, 26 August 2025

On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), 2025 HBA President Jason Hughes (T.R. Hughes Homes) presented a $16,988 donation to St. Peters Senior Citizen Corporation advanced...

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LIME Painting Revives Aging Homes Amid Rising Demand

Publish date: Tue, 26 August 2025

The average age of a home purchased in the U.S. hit a record 36 years in 2024, as homebuyers increasingly seek out older properties with character. This shift is fueling a growing demand for skilled...

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Fugro supports earthquake-resilient bridge design in US Pacific Northwest

Publish date: Tue, 26 August 2025

Fugro has successfully completed deep foundation testing for Multnomah County’s Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project in Portland, Oregon. Spanning the Willamette River, the nearly 100-year-old...

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QuiqNest Closes First Solar-Integrated Deal Within Days Reveals FHA EEM Knowledge Gap Among Florida Realtors

Publish date: Tue, 26 August 2025

QuiqNest: Turn Sunshine Into Equity with Clear-Title Solar Homes™ Platform generates 35+ buyer requests as federal documentation requirements create market education opportunity We proved market...

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National Audience of Firefighters Attending Fire in the Sky in Houston TX for High-Rise Big-Box and Mid-Rise Training

Publish date: Tue, 26 August 2025

Intensive training for firefighters to equip themselves with the knowledge and skills needed to protect people and property in this new era of mega buildings LAREDO, TX, UNITED...

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