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Seddon boss: male suicide rate ‘should stop all of us in our tracks’
Nicola Hodkinson, owner of Seddon Construction and trustee of Mates in Mind, is calling for the construction industry to address the stigma around men’s mental health. Commenting on International Men’s Day (19 November), Hodkinson said this year’s theme – supporting men and boys – is particularly relevant for the construction industry. “Construction is still a…
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FMB backs mental health consultation ahead of new guidance
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is joining forces with the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) to help shape a new Mental Health Joint Code of Practice (JCOP) for the UK construction and building materials sectors. The CLC, supported by the University of Warwick, launched a consultation survey in September…
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5 Cold Weather Concrete Myths Debunked
As temperatures drop, concrete contractors face a familiar dilemma: push through winter or shut down until spring. For decades, cold weather has carried an aura of risks like delayed set times, weak early strength, increased cracking, and scaling. But the truth is that cold-weather concreting is not inherently problematic. What undermines performance isn’t the climate…
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5 Cold Weather Concrete Myths Debunked
As temperatures drop, concrete contractors face a familiar dilemma: push through winter or shut down until spring. For decades, cold weather has carried an aura of risks like delayed set times, weak early strength, increased cracking, and scaling. But the truth is that cold-weather concreting is not inherently problematic. What undermines performance isn’t the climate…
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5 Cold-Weather Concreting Myths Debunked
As temperatures drop, concrete contractors face a familiar dilemma: push through winter or shut down until spring. For decades, cold weather has carried an aura of risks like delayed set times, weak early strength, increased cracking, and scaling. But the truth is that cold-weather concreting is not inherently problematic. What undermines performance isn’t the climate…
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Get Your Home Guest-Ready For The Holidays FAST (And Affordably!)
Let’s talk about getting our spaces together for one of the most “friends and family” times of the year. Having a solid dose of “House Pride” is something Em has talked about, and I definitely deal with it when friends come over. Will they still love me if my place is a little messy or…
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Leadership strategies that win repeat work
A gap in leadership can cost you repeat clients. Image: Feng Yu | Dreamstime.com Strong leadership turns construction clients into long-term partners and builds a reputation for reliability and trust. You can deliver a flawless job, but if your leadership is missing, clients won’t come back. In construction, people follow people – not companies. When…
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Black & Decker 18V Brushless Angle Grinder review
You can trust Homebuilding & Renovating. Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and materials in order to help you choose the best for your home and garden. Find out more about how we test. I’m always excited when I get a new power tool; I feel like a kid at Christmas. I…
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Solar panels hit all-time record in 2025 in UK
The UK has just hit its highest level of rooftop solar panel installations ever recorded, making 2025 a landmark year for home energy. New data from MCS shows that solar has already passed the previous peak set back in 2011, with households and new-build developers installing panels at record speed. Falling upfront costs, changing building…
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What to Know About Emergency Locksmith Services
A stuck storefront door at 7 a.m. can freeze crews and deliveries before the shift even begins. A snapped cylinder after a night pour can leave equipment inside and schedules outside. When minutes matter, you need a plan that is simple and reliable under stress. A reputable residential lockout service handles calls around the clock,…