Author: Admin
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US to begin furniture, wood import tariffs on Oct. 14
The U.S. will implement new tariffs on wood imports as well as derivative products such as upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinets beginning Oct. 14, per an executive order signed by President Donald Trump Monday. Imports of softwood timber and lumber will face a 10% tariff rate, while upholstered wooden products, including couches, sofas and chairs,…
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Government shutdown threatens to stall federal construction projects
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Contractors across the country are measuring the potential impact of a government shutdown. A meeting Monday between President Donald Trump and congressional leaders didn’t result in an agreement between the parties. The federal government will shut down…
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For data center contracts, it’s all about the fine print
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. This feature is a part of “The Dotted Line” series, which takes an in-depth look at the complex legal landscape of the construction industry. To view the entire series, click here. From the outside, a data center…
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‘Everyone must take responsibility for safety’
Alana Paterson, chair of the IPAF International Safety Committee and head of health, safety and environment at Taylor Woodrow, discusses the importance of empowering the workforce to call out safety risks in powered access. Can you tell us about the latest Global Safety Report and some of the main trends that have emerged? Overall, the…
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Submit your meter reading now to avoid higher charges
From 1 October 2015, millions of households will see their energy bills rise again as the price cap increases by 2%, taking the average annual bill from £1,720 to £1,755. Experts are warning families to act fast by submitting meter readings before the rise kicks in to avoid paying over the odds. The warning comes…
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‘Who’s going to build these homes?’ – industry reacts to Labour’s new towns
(Image: David Calvert via Dreamstime.com) The government has pledged to start building three new towns before the next general election. The government has accepted the recommendation and is looking at Tempsford in Bedfordshire, Leeds South Bank and Crews Hill in north London as the most promising sites to start building. The new towns are expected…
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Raising the bar on safety
The forum isn’t about experts talking to other experts, or berating the industry when things go wrong. It’s an opportunity for practitioners to share their experience, understand other viewpoints, and continue improving safety standards across the industry. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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5 Under-The-Radar Trends To Try NOW Before They Become Oversaturated (Thanks Social Media)
Fall is trend season. And while we’ve already chatted a bit about fall-specific trends (and followed that up with some supplemental shopping), I’m ready to look a bit more forward into next year and beyond. One of my favorite things to do as a design editor is to forecast, and, tooting my own horn, I…
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Is solar powered underfloor heating worth investing in?
Considering solar powered underfloor heating as a method of keeping your home warm and snug? There are several things to bear in mind before taking the plunge. While both underfloor heating and many methods of harnessing the power of the sun to use as energy are both fantastic ideas, they don’t necessarily always produce the…
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Nominations Open for 2026 Pavement Awards
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Nominations are open for the 2026 Pavement Awards, presented by Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction. These annual awards provide industry-wide recognition for contractors involved in all aspects of the pavement maintenance industry. Limit one nomination per company per category. Nominees can be nominated in different categories: Click THE CATEGORY NAME from the list below to access the nomination forms. Please note,…