Author: Admin
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Gretch’s Next MOTO: The Bedroom Switch Up
Timing is everything, and that’s also true in design. A little over a year ago, in April, to be exact, I revealed my first Makeover Takeover–my bedroom. I had moved into my place a few months prior and was so excited to have the opportunity to design my room from the ground up, so soon…
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Rebuilding the Craft Workforce: Strategies for Retention and Growth
The construction industry has long grappled with the challenge of attracting and retaining skilled craft professionals. Following a significant slowdown in hiring, it’s more important than ever to reexamine how we engage with the people who bring our projects to life. As demand begins to rise again, the workforce isn’t returning at the same pace.…
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Shared home office ideas that work for two or more people
When two people are working from home, space can get competitive fast. Who gets the comfy chair, who’s closest to the wi-fi router, and whose video calls take priority? A well-designed shared home office can make the difference between daily frustration and a workspace that supports your routines and work styles (and, let’s be honest,…
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Fire-safe solar panel launches after rooftop blaze fears
A UK solar manufacturer has launched a fully fire-compliant rooftop solar panel as concern grows over the safety of some installations. Solfit’s new 425Wp in-roof panel is designed to meet the latest UK fire and building regulations, offering a secure, installer-friendly alternative. The launch comes after recent high-profile fires linked to solar panels in Surrey…
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Industry must act now on building safety
This leadership summit is attended by senior representatives from our leading members representing the major institutions and associations in the construction industry, including incoming CIOB president Paul Gandy, and the institute’s director for policy, research and public affairs, Eddie Tuttle. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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From BIM to BMI: What AEC Leaders Are Overlooking in the AI Era
Gulnaz Aksenova recently shared with me a research paper that discusses business model innovation (BMI) in AEC consultancies in the age of AI. She and co-author Rich Synott CEng FICE refer to several timely studies and examine why and how BMI is necessary to achieve a competitive advantage through the use of AI. Boosting efficiency…
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Art Dodge Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025
Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has recognized Art Dodge, CEO and president of Ecore Int’l, as a 2025 Entrepreneur Of The Year® Greater Philadelphia Award winner. The prestigious program honors visionary business leaders who are driving innovation, fueling growth and making a lasting impact in their industries and communities. For 40 years, EY has…
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Sharon Valiante Wins APWA Texas Chapter President’s Award
Sharon Valiante, a Regional Business Manager at Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN), has been honored with the President’s Award by the Texas Chapter of the American Public Works Association (TxAPWA). The award was presented during the chapter’s annual conference. The President’s Award is given annually to recognize outstanding service and commitment to the association…
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B&B Lumber Named Independent ProDealer of the Year
B & B Lumber, a family-owned business with nearly five decades of service to builders and homeowners in south-central Kansas, has been named the 2025 Independent ProDealer of the Year by the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association and HBSDealer magazine. The honor recognizes B & B’s deep commitment to customer service, employee development,…