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Construction Begins on James Ramos Public Safety Center
San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) has broken ground on the $20 million James Ramos Center for Public Safety. C.W. Driver Companies, a premier California builder specializing in educational facilities, will be leading the construction of a 17,140 square-foot facility which will house the District’s Police Department, Office of Emergency Management and cadet program.…
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Cadence McShane Names Monica Schoenemann SVP, CCO
Cadence McShane Construction is thrilled to welcome Monica Schoenemann as the new Senior Vice President – Chief Construction Officer. Her arrival coincides with a significant milestone as the company celebrates its 40th anniversary and looks ahead to the next 40 years of sustainable growth and innovation. Monica will lead construction operations across the company, reporting…
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Delegated Design in Construction: How to Avoid Legal and Financial Risks
Design delegation has become increasingly prevalent in modern construction, encompassing everything from curtain wall systems to precast panels and fire protection layouts. Contractors and specialty subcontractors are frequently expected not only to construct but also to assume responsibility for portions of design. While this model can enhance project efficiency and delivery, it introduces legal complexities…
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10 expert tips for designing a home office garage conversion
A home office garage conversion just makes sense. Located away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, often with its own access between inside and out, and making use of what is often just wasted space anyway, this is the ideal location for a spot to work from home. That said, there are particular…
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Best Supportive Swimsuits For All Budgets On My Real Body
Well, here we are again – another summer where we (the collective WE) shop online for swimsuits, only to be confronted with an increasing lack of body inclusivity, and then hope that our real and unphotoshopped bodies will look good in said suits. I’ve sadly never been immune to body dysmorphia, but a good, flattering…
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Donkey invasion after council rolls out new food bins in New Forest
Dozens of donkeys have been spotted raiding food waste bins in New Forest villages, scattering leftovers across roads and gardens. The chaos follows a council scheme to roll out new recycling bins, but residents say they’ve become a magnet for hungry animals. Locals are now being urged to use wheelie bin storages to secure their…
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Garden path lighting ideas – 8 ways to enhance your walkways
While you can often get away without lighting other areas of the garden, regularly used pathways are the exception to the rule. If it’s tricky to navigate in the dark and access across your garden to your porch or back door is difficult, you will need good garden path lighting ideas to show you the…
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Free heat pump scheme boosts installer confidence
A pilot scheme designed to boost the number of qualified heat pump installers has released its first findings. The programme offers newly trained heating engineers a free air source heat pump to install in their own homes, providing practical experience in a controlled environment. Early results suggest this hands-on approach may improve installers’ confidence and…
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Imperial Hotel Kyoto to Open in Spring 2026
Imperial Hotel, Japan’s premier luxury hospitality brand, proudly announces the upcoming opening of the Imperial Hotel, Kyoto in Spring 2026. This distinguished 55-room, seven-story boutique hotel represents a bold fusion of historic preservation and modern elegance, centered around the revitalization of the Yasaka Kaikan, a nationally registered tangible cultural property. Originally built in 1936 by renowned architect Tokusaburo Kimura, the Yasaka Kaikan…
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FGIA Summit Reviews U.S., Canada Industry Outlook
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) hosted speakers with the knowledge and expertise needed to give a current assessment of the state of the industry for both Canada and the U.S. Louis-Philippe Champagne (Canadian Construction Association) discussed how recent changes in federal politics and trade relations with the U.S. are two of the biggest…