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Apartment conversion projects surge | Construction Dive
Dive Brief: Apartment conversion projects “accelerated at an unprecedented pace” across the U.S. in 2024, according to a new RentCafe report. Last year, nearly 25,000 apartments were completed via adaptive reuse, up 50% compared to 2023 and double the amount of such conversions in 2022. Currently, a record-breaking 180,585 apartments from adaptive reuse projects are…
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Industry rallies behind new infrastructure skills plan
Lorraine Gregory, director of CECA Midlands, added: “The Infrastructure Sector Skills Plan represents a vital step forward in tackling the skills challenges our industry faces, and will help to ensure the right people are in the right places to deliver the substantial pipeline of work that exists in the years ahead. View the original article…
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Budget Tips and Cost Estimates
Extra Small Kitchens Extra small kitchens, often referred to as “kitchenettes,” are typically less than 60 square feet and best suited for simple food preparation. These tiny spaces usually feature mini appliances and limited cabinetry. Common appliances include under-counter or narrow refrigerators (like the GE Profile 24-inch Built-in Refrigerator) and small stoves or cooktops (such…
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Home Remodel Costs in Miami: Your Complete Guide
Remodeling costs per square foot in Miami Here’s a breakdown of the typical costs to remodel in Miami, Florida. The costs are across five categories: full home, kitchen, bathroom, deck additions, and permits. These figures are compiled from Sweeten general contractors and Remodeling’s Cost vs. Value Report: Full home renovation: Starting at $100 – $250+…
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Hiring the Right Home Remodeling Contractor for Your Project
At Sweeten, our mission transcends city limits—we’re dedicated to facilitating seamless home transformations for homeowners across the United States, empowering you to turn your living spaces into personalized sanctuaries. With over 3,000 successful renovations nationwide, we’ve fine-tuned our approach to add unparalleled value to your renovation experience, and the best part? It’s all at no…
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Public infrastructure fuels surge in construction pipeline values
The total value of published UK construction projects has more than doubled from £11bn in Q2 to £25bn in Q3 this year, according to a new report by procurement services firm Constructionline. The 127% value increase has been driven by significant new public infrastructure investments, with education, energy and health projects accounting for the largest…
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Your Guide to Hiring General Contractors in Los Angeles
At Sweeten, we understand that renovating your home in Los Angeles comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities. With our expertise, we aim to make your renovation journey as smooth as the California breeze, so you can transition from merely residing to truly thriving in your space. Having facilitated over 3,000 transformations over…
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Best Guide to Bathroom Remodeling Costs in the United States
Full-service, design-build firms For those seeking a seamless and efficient construction experience, the option of a full-service design-build firm presents itself as an attractive solution. These firms, combining professional design and construction expertise under one roof, offer a streamlined process from conception to completion. In states like Colorado, where sustainable building practices are prioritized, design-build…
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Why climate and nature literacy must be the new baseline for construction
As chair of the Construction Industry Council’s (CIC) Climate Change Committee, I have seen how good intentions falter without a shared foundation of knowledge. Architects, engineers, contractors and clients face mounting expectations, from evolving UK sustainability standards to investor-driven ESG requirements. Yet the sector still faces a significant knowledge and skills gap. We are often…
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Martin Kemp post photo of wounds to his hand after accident with chainsaw
Martin Kemp has broken his silence after suffering a serious chainsaw accident during some gardening work at his Hertfordshire home. The Spandau Ballet star, 64, injured his hand while doing some garden work, attempting to trim branches as part of the couple’s ongoing home renovation and landscaping projects. Posting a short video to Instagram, Kemp…