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Factors that Influence Bathroom Remodeling Costs in Long Island
The bulk of your bathroom remodeling costs will be tied to the total number of fixtures, and the quality of the fixtures and materials you choose. A small full bathroom with 3-4 fixtures and a large full bathroom with 3-4 fixtures, might cost close to the same because the only difference will be in square…
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How Much Does a Long Island Kitchen Remodel Cost?
The two main services to consider for your kitchen renovation are build service and design service. Depending on your needs, you have some options for what types of firms to hire. Build service with a general contractor Build service would include demolition and construction services, and would be carried out by your general contractor. Some…
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Competition watchdog secures £100m from housebuilders following probe
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has accepted binding commitments from seven major UK housebuilders, bringing an end to an investigation into suspected collusion in the housing market. The companies – Barratt Redrow, Bellway, Berkeley, Bloor, Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey and Vistry – have collectively agreed to pay £100m to support affordable housing programmes across the…
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Building owner fined £50,000 after ignoring high-rise fire safety warning
Birmingham City Council has successfully prosecuted a company for failing to comply with an improvement notice relating to fire safety measures in a residential high-rise. Freehold Managers (Nominees) Ltd, the company responsible for Centenary Plaza on Holliday Street, pleaded guilty to failing to comply with an improvement notice during sentencing at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on 16…
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Modern slavery: review highlights ‘serious gaps’ in housebuilding
A study by researchers at King’s Business School, commissioned by the Director of Labour Market Enforcement and the Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre, found that although housebuilding accounts for around 40% of UK construction output, it is often excluded or underrepresented in existing research on labour exploitation. View the original article…
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Wates drives initiative to close gender gap in construction and sport
Commenting on the work Wates is doing to champion gender equity, Steff Battle, executive managing director at the company, said: “We’re starting to make real changes by implementing processes and systems that help balance the gender split, and by making talent-based assessments when deciding who we promote. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Roofers can become chartered through new scheme
James Talman, NFRC’s CEO, added: “This collaboration with CIOB gives our members a unique opportunity to gain chartered status through a programme designed specifically for their expertise. It’s a significant step forward in recognising roofing as a professional discipline in its own right.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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AI skills training in construction must be ‘practical’
To address these issues, workers need training designed for their specific jobs and locations. Research participants emphasised their preference for modular, flexible learning formats that integrate digital and AI tools into real-world construction contexts, particularly for roles such as forepersons, retrofit coordinators and planners. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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In pictures | The best images from October
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in BAM, Bobcat, Costain, Eden Project, Edge, environment, Featured, HS2, JCB, Mace, mental health, Nature, News, Plant & machinery, Sustainability, TBMs, Tunnels, WellbeingA round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past month. Image: Edge Edge London Bridge reaches new heights Edge has announced the topping out of its new 27-storey office development in London. The project is being delivered by Mace as main contractor and is due for completion in 2026. Located adjacent to London…
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Digital Construction Awards: entry deadline extended
There are 16 categories in total, meaning wherever you are in the supply chain, there will be a category to suit you. We have continued to refine entry requirements in response to feedback from entrants and our judges. Please read the criteria carefully when choosing which categories to enter. View the original article and our…