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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…
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Swinerton Bolsters East Coast Team with Expert Talent
Swinerton Builders (Swinerton), an industry-leading commercial general contractor with offices nationwide, is poised and ready for continued growth throughout the East Coast, bolstered by new talent and promotions. Nine new construction experts joined the Atlanta, Carolinas and New York Metro divisions, adding nearly 200 years of combined construction knowledge. Swinerton expects construction projects along the…
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Sto Corp. Expands Envelope Line with New Barrier Systems
Sto Corp., the innovative world leader in claddings, air barriers, coatings, and restoration systems, announces the launch of StoShield SA and Sto GoldSeal STPE, next-generation air and water-resistive barrier (AWRB) solutions that are part of the complete Sto system of envelope technology. StoShield SA is a high-performance, self-adhered AWRB available in two configurations: · StoShield…
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Integral Expands with PennJersey Environmental Acquisition
Integral Consulting Inc., a leading environmental, scientific, and engineering consulting firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of PennJersey Environmental Consulting, based in Milford, New Jersey. This strategic acquisition enhances Integral’s capabilities in site remediation, regulatory compliance, and environmental due diligence across the Mid-Atlantic region. Founded in 1993, PennJersey has built a reputation for providing…
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Wood-Plastic Composites Drive Global Sustainability
According to the latest study from BCC Research, the “Wood-Plastic Composites: Technologies and Global Markets” is expected to grow from $4.7 billion in 2024 to $6.9 billion by the end of 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1% from 2024 through 2029. This report gives an overview of the global market for…
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FGIA Summit Covers PFAS, Green Claims, Sustainability Law
Those participating in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Summer Summit gained several helpful legal insights in the sustainability realm, courtesy of experts from Keller and Heckman Law Firm. Jean-Cyril Walker and Alexa Pecht gave a presentation entitled, “’Green’ Claims | Understanding Benefits & Risk in the U.S.,” and their colleague James Votaw…