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CIOB Apprentice of the Month: ‘Say yes to every opportunity’
Martha Penney is a quantity surveyor, Level 6 construction, at Barratt Redrow Martha Penney working on site in Macclesfield (Image: Mark Waugh) What was your favourite project to work on over the course of your apprenticeship? A site at Macclesfield. It’s the biggest site that I’ve worked on since I’ve been there and it’s the…
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How to stop fence panels rattling
How to stop fence panels rattling can thankfully require only a very simple solution, using specially designed products such as fence clips or wedges. These can be easily installed without the need for tools and will instantly cushion the gap between fence panels and posts, which is what causes the rattling noise when the wind…
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Lutron Acquires Orluna, Maker of Architectural Lighting
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc., a global leader in lighting control, automated shading solutions, and intelligent fixtures, announces its acquisition of Orluna LED Technologies Limited, a premier United Kingdom-based manufacturer specializing in high-quality architectural lighting fixtures. The acquisition marks Lutron’s first outside North America.Founded in 2010, Orluna is known for its high-quality downlights, up lights, and…
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Acuity Showcases CRE Innovations at IBcon 2025
Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), a business segment of Acuity, is excited to announce its participation at IBcon 2025 where it will showcase smarter, safer, and greener spaces through connecting the edge with the cloud using disruptive technologies that leverage data interoperability. AIS will be presenting the latest advancements from two of its brands – Atrius™,…
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Air-Con Unveils Upgrades to TOSOT Product Line
Air-Con International, a leading provider of reliable HVAC solutions, is proud to announce significant upgrades to the TOSOT product line, delivering advanced climate control solutions for both residential and commercial customers. The enhancements feature improvements in energy efficiency, performance, and smart home integration, reaffirming Air-Con’s commitment to providing the most advanced heating and cooling solutions…
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Ball Janik Adds Frank Soto to Grow South Florida Practice
Ball Janik LLP proudly announces that experienced construction attorney Franchesco “Frank” Soto has joined the firm as a partner in its Miami office. With more than two decades of litigation experience representing building owners (including condominium and homeowners’ associations), Soto’s addition marks the further expansion of Ball Janik’s South Florida presence and enhances its ability to…
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Groundbreaking for $75M Farmingdale College Computer Sci Center
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the leadership of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, State University Construction Fund, Farmingdale State College (FSC) and Urbahn Architects celebrated the groundbreaking of Farmingdale State College’s new state-of-the-art Computer Sciences Center, a part of the Governor’s efforts to advance science and technology research and economic opportunities…
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How Transit Contributes to Sustainable Building Certification
1. Introduction: Building’s Sustainability Certifications Did a question ever hit your mind, like, what if, along with your building’s sustainability, there is a green environment outside on the road. As the era is revolutionizing, developers are paying attention to energy efficiency and water conservation systems, while moving towards green building certifications. But, here transportation affects…
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Zurn’s plumbSMART Platform Now Fully Patented
Zurn by Zurn Elkay Water Solutions is pleased to announce its groundbreaking smart water management platform, plumbSMART™, is now fully patented. Engineered to unify the monitoring and control of water infrastructure—including bottle fillers, faucets, flush valves, backflow preventers, and grease interceptors—plumbSMART is designed to support large-scale facility operations with unmatched intelligence, visibility, and efficiency. “Securing…
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Green Mobility: How One Mile Cuts Carbon in Construction
1. Introduction: Sustainable Transportation In Construction Logistics Instant Query: Did you ever notice the “carbon footprint” released from cement logistics stuck in traffic? Or a diesel shuttle idling on a site. If you nod your head in “no”, don’t worry, you’re not alone. But the truth behind it is: “As the world is focusing on…