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Ex-ISG employee wins sex discrimination case
A former employee of ISG Construction has been awarded over £27,000 after succeeding in her constructive unfair dismissal and sex discrimination case against the contractor. Employment Judge Andrew Midgley ruled that the claimant, identified only as Ms S Murphy in the judgment, was constructively unfairly dismissed and discriminated against because of her sex under section…
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IPAF launches fundraising initiative to support cancer research
“Whether you’re a manufacturer, distributor, rental company or training centre, every contribution matters. Your support can directly impact Weston Park Cancer Charity’s clinical trials, which are expanding treatment options and improving survival outcomes for cancer patients around the world.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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In pictures | Erith completes demolition of Sizewell A turbine hall
Demolition contractor Erith has completed an 18-month project to fully demolish the turbine hall at Sizewell A nuclear power station, marking a milestone in the ongoing decommissioning of the site. The football-pitch-sized hall has now been razed to the ground using innovative techniques, which allowed the project to be completed significantly faster than using traditional…
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35% of planning agreements take longer than a year to finalise
S106 agreements are legally binding planning obligations negotiated between a local planning authority and a developer. They set out the contributions developers must make to support the local community, such as funding for schools, roads, public spaces and affordable housing. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Skip The Tariff Talk: 20 Made In America Home Brands We Love
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Let down your guard: this is not a stuffy lecture about buying American-made product. (I’m sure you’ve heard enough of that on the news over the past few months!) I’m not here to stoke your tariff fears or to shame you for buying globally-sourced home goods. I am here, however, to provide a resource –…
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How IoT can Drive Efficiencies in Equipment Rental Operations
Managing inventory and fleet efficiently has long been a challenge for rental stores. Between managing dozens to thousands of machines, servicing customer needs and maintaining uptime, how can you keep track of everything without letting inefficiencies erode the bottom line? Enter the Internet of Things (IoT) — a transformative technology providing rental businesses unprecedented visibility…
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Over half of UK homeowners renovated in 2024
More than half of UK homeowners renovated their house in 2024, according to the 2025 UK Houzz & Home Renovation Trends Report. Despite economic challenges, the report reveals that renovation activity remains strong, driven by ageing housing stock and a desire for long-term living improvements. With a 26% increase in median renovation spending compared to…
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Heated driveways: Pros, cons costs and types
A heated driveway might sound frivolous, but growing numbers of Brits are catching on to this internationally established driveway idea. It works like underfloor heating, with a system of electric mats (or less commonly, water pipes) delivering heat to the driveway surface. The purpose is to melt snow and ice, ensuring the driveway remains passable…
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Earl Monroe Basketball School Tops Out in the Bronx
School leadership, students, former NY Knick John Wallace, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and the project team of developer Pillar Property Management, the architectural team of ESKW/Architects and IMC Architecture, construction manager JV Construction & Consulting, structural engineer CityScape Engineering and general contractor Brisa Builders celebrated a topping-out, a major construction half-way milestone marking the…
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Cooper Carry Designs New Alumni Center at Clemson University
This Spring, Clemson University marked an exciting milestone with the unveiling of the Nieri Family Alumni and Visitors Center. Designed by Cooper Carry, in collaboration with Goodwyn Mills Cawood as Architect of Record, the 98,000-square-foot five-story building overlooks Lake Hartwell and serves as the university’s new front door, welcoming prospective students, visitors and returning alumni…