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Size, Style, Features & More
You probably don’t think much about your toilet. You should. Let’s be honest: The toilet is rarely the star of a dream bathroom Pinterest board. We swoon over clawfoot tubs, sleek vanities, and rainfall showers. But when it comes to daily function and long-term comfort, your toilet is surprisingly crucial. Skimping on this decision means…
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Kier and Vistry partner to deliver Berkshire residential project
Trevor Wicks, managing director at Vistry Thames Valley, said: “This acquisition marks a pivotal step in our partnership with Kier Property, who share our ambition to bring this significant development to life with high-quality, mixed-tenure homes.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Contractors sought for £1bn beach maintenance framework
The Environment Agency has launched a tender process to find a contractor to deliver its routine and ad-hoc beach maintenance works across all of its coastal frontages in England. The six-year framework has an estimated value between £469m and £1.23bn (excluding VAT), and will have the option of a further two-year extension. The maintenance works…
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The contractor’s guide to conquering construction labor costs
In construction, an industry with notoriously low profit margins, profitability hinges on the ability to understand and control costs to keep your books in the black. With construction labor costs making up an estimated 20-35% of total project expenses, according to consulting firm Gordian, these costs are a crucial element in your company’s profitability. Failing…
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Putting ESOPs to Work in Construction
Interest in employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) has surged significantly within the construction industry. Where this was once a niche strategy for business owners seeking liquidity or an exit solution, the concept is now trending among construction firms. I connected with George Thacker, Managing Director at CSG Partners, the nation’s largest ESOP investment banking practice,…
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How We Made Our Old House Charming Again – A Front Of House Tour
The other day I realized I’ve never shown you the full front of the house – nor did you get the play-by-play of the 10 million decisions we made to get here (a huge shout-out to ARCIFORM – my goodness, do they know how to nail classic design so well). Every time I drive up,…
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Which brickwork pointing styles are best for historic or contemporary buildings?
Pointing is the process of creating the mortar joints between bricks in a piece of brickwork. When old mortar is partially removed and replaced, this is called repointing. If you’ve looked closely at more than a few brick walls, you’ll know that pointing can look quite different from one structure to the next. Not only…
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Why 2025 has become the hardest year to improve your home introduction
If you’re thinking about renovating your house this year, you’re not alone, but you might want to hold off. Rising costs for materials and labour, plus tougher planning rules, are making home improvements harder and more expensive than many expected. For homeowners ready to roll up their sleeves, 2025 is turning out to be one…
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Can an air purifier cool a room? What the experts say
They might be sleek, quiet, and promise to make your home feel fresher, but can an air purifier cool a room? It’s a question that crops up surprisingly often, especially as temperatures show no signs of dropping and we start to think more seriously about how to keep our homes cool in summer. The answer?…
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The Link Up: Em’s Surprisingly Good (And Affordable) Sweatsuit Jumper, Gretchen’s Dust Eliminator, And Some Great Ballet Flats
Happy Sunday, everyone! All we have to say is we hope you are ready for A LOT of really exciting content coming your way. We’re almost too giddy about it:) And those who signed up for the newsletter know about a big one. Anyway, until then, here are this week’s links… This week’s house tour…