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Dont Move Improve! Inside the homes shortlisted for top London renovation awards

Publish date: Thu, 16 January 2025

A budget, DIY extension and eco retrofit are in the running for London’s top architecture awards

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Home Remodel Denver Verified Builders US Your Trusted Partner for Quality Renovations

Publish date: Thu, 16 January 2025

Denver Home Redesign One of Denver, Colorado’s most reputable building companies is Verified Builders US. Home renovations, bespoke builds, and one-of-a-kind design solutions are their forte, and...

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Final chance to buy at popular cambridgeshire development

Publish date: Thu, 16 January 2025

Leading housebuilder David Wilson Homes is encouraging all Cambridgeshire property seekers to act fast and secure their next move before all homes sell out at its popular Ramsey Park development near...

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Master Bath Remodel Cost What You Need to Know

Publish date: Thu, 16 January 2025

Renovating a master bathroom might cost anything from $5,000 to more than $150,000. Modifications to the layout, size, and quality of materials are crucial. Remodeling at the high end using high-end...

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Affordable Mobile Home Remodel Ideas That Add Style and Value

Publish date: Thu, 16 January 2025

Ideas for remodeling a mobile home focus on making the space more practical and aesthetically pleasing. These suggestions can help homeowners make the most of their space and comfort, whether it’s...

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Saint-Gobain’s offsite division making full use of West Fraser panel products

Publish date: Thu, 16 January 2025

As a leading supplier of off-site manufactured timber based building systems, Saint-Gobain‘s Off-Site Solution (OSS) Division has come to value the high performance product range and responsive...

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A building is not just an architect’s problem

Publish date: Thu, 16 January 2025

When judging the success or failure of a building, it is often the architect who comes under scrutiny. After all, architects have overall responsibility for a building’s design, aesthetics and...

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Habinteg calls on the Government to improve the accessibility and adaptability of all new homes

Publish date: Thu, 16 January 2025

Social landlord Habinteg is urging the Government to make the M4(2) accessible and adaptable standard […]The postHabinteg calls on the Government to improve the accessibility and adaptability of...

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Top Trends Revealed at the Build Remodel & Landscape Expo

Publish date: Thu, 16 January 2025

Experts in home renovation and landscaping can be found at the Build Remodel & Landscape Expo. Locations like as Portland and Charlotte host this festival, which showcases both inside and outside...

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New Junior School offers a lesson in modern building practices

Publish date: Thu, 16 January 2025

The new Junior School for the Girls Day School Trust Notting Hill & Ealing High School designed by Architects HawkinsBrown is a true lesson in sustainability. Rated BREEAM Excellent, the school...

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‘Major issues’ with HS2 Holocaust memorial and nuclear subs ministers warned

Publish date: Thu, 16 January 2025

Some 27 of the 227 large-scale schemes the Government is overseeing appear to be unachievable, according to the Infrastructure and Projects Authority

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Chamillionaire Net Worth From Rap Icon to Investment Guru

Publish date: Thu, 16 January 2025

$50 million is Chamillionaire’s net worth. Not only is he successful as a rapper, but he is also an investor. Computing, property development, and the entertainment industries are all part of his...

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PLASSON UK appoints new business development manager

Publish date: Thu, 16 January 2025

PLASSON UK has appointed Adam Gatrell as their new business development manager to further PLASSON reach into the M&E and specifications sectors with the PLASSON MCP System. With several years of...

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From Amsterdam to Soho Zum Barbarossa makes its London debut

Publish date: Thu, 16 January 2025

Zum Barbarossa is London’s newest speakeasy bar serving up a range of expertly mixed cocktails along with late-night entertainment, in the heart of Soho.  The stunning 1730 Grade II listed...

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Is a four-day work week beneficial?

Publish date: Thu, 16 January 2025

Four-day workweek could increase construction turnover by £5.2 billion This figure comes from the sales engagement experts at Sopro, who have analysed the data from the UK’s largest four-day...

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SOMs Burj Khalifa put Dubai on the map

Publish date: Thu, 16 January 2025

Next in our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series we examine SOM's Burj Khalifa – the most significant building completed in 2010 and still the world's tallest skyscraper. "In...

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Is work experience worth it for sixth formers? Sharlotte’s journey into construction says “Yes!”

Publish date: Thu, 16 January 2025

In a landscape where sixth formers face pressures to excel academically and plan for the future, work experience can be valuable and help guide young people into deciding next steps. Sharlotte...

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Exploring Specialist Self-Build Site Insurance

Publish date: Thu, 16 January 2025

Many self-builders assume that if they use a contractor or builder, they would have their own insurance cover for the entire build from start to finish, but sadly, this is rarely the case. Your...

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New RIBA building safety recommendations shared in wake of Grenfell report

Publish date: Thu, 16 January 2025

New RIBA building safety recommendations have been published in a full response to the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report.The postNew RIBA building safety recommendations shared in wake of Grenfell...

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Dont Move Improve! 2025 shortlist spotlights Londons best home renovations

Publish date: Thu, 16 January 2025

A glazed double-height extension by EBBA Architects and a green terrazzo-lined home by ConForm Architects are among London's best new home renovations, according to this year's 14-strong Don't...

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The Advantages of Moving into a New Build Home

Publish date: Thu, 16 January 2025

The Advantages of Moving into a New Build Home Prospective homeowners, whether families, couples or individual buyers, can find what they need in a new build home. This is because UK new builds offer...

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Guide about Roles and Career Development in Demolition

Publish date: Thu, 16 January 2025

Presentation This document aims to clearly define the different roles of the various workers who carry out demolition and decontamination works and to outline their potential career paths. Moreover,...

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Get on top of new highways compliance laws and avoid unnecessary fines

Publish date: Thu, 16 January 2025

Re-flow examins the new rules around English highways and how to ensure compliance in your roadwork operations.The postGet on top of new highways compliance laws and avoid unnecessary finesappeared...

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Rothley announces new appointments

Publish date: Thu, 16 January 2025

Rothley the decorative and construction hardware company has announced a range of key changes within its leadership team. Stuart Hobbs will transition from his position as managing director to chief...

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Planning progresses on $940M Milton Ulladulla Bypass

Image courtesy of the New South Wales Government.Planning on the $940 million Milton Ulladulla Bypass continues to power ahead, with Secretary Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) being...

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Funding to boost Hobart infrastructure developments

Image courtesy of City of Hobart.The Federal Government is providing funding to upgrade two key pieces of community infrastructure in and around Hobart. More than …The postFunding to boost Hobart...

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Are you in the rental/hire space?

Image: adobe.stock.com/Kalyakan.Do you provide machinery, equipment and more in the rental and hire sector? For our next edition of Roads & …The postAre you in the rental/hire space?appeared first...

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How to Build an Outdoor Fire Pit Area – The Home Depot

Publish date: Wed, 15 April 2015

Caitlin of Desert Domicile designed this cozy patio fire pit area for The Home Depot’s Patio Style Challenge: http://thd.co/1DirlRa

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Paul Griffiths Appointed Regional Specification Manager at AccuRoof

Publish date: Wed, 15 January 2025

ACCUROOF has appointed Paul Griffiths as the new Regional Specification Manager for the Southwest of England. Paul Griffiths joins the team with 40 years of experience in the construction market,...

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Roofer Transforms Company Vans into Homeless Shelters During Cold Spell

Publish date: Wed, 15 January 2025

AS TEMPERATURES dropped below freezing across the UK last week, a St Helens roofer opened his vans as temporary shelters for the homeless. Jon Atherton, owner of roofing firm The Roof Rangers,...

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