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Mental health campaign aims to ‘break the stigma’
A new suicide prevention campaign has been launched to help normalise therapy and encourage tradespeople to seek support. Created by construction community network On The Tools, the campaign features a series of videos under its fundraising initiative, Project 7,000: The Lost City. The initiative aims to raise awareness, address the stigma associated with mental health…
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How Contractors Can Strengthen Our Roads & Highways
Far more than just physical connections between cities, our nation’s road and bridge systems are the lifelines of our economy and daily life, enduring relentless loads, severe weather, and chemical assault. Despite their robust design, these structures are deteriorating at an alarming rate. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, the average age of…
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How To Layout A Living Room Like A Pro – 1 Room, 3 Ways!
Laying out a living room feels like something that should be easy, but rarely is it a one-size-fits-all situation. Sometimes there’s only one logical option, but often there are a few, so it’s up to you to decide what will work best for you and your family (or you and your roommates, or just for…
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Could sage green kitchen cabinets be the new neutral?
Ask any colour expert and they’ll agree that there’s nothing more soothing on the eye than soft shades of green. And, while green works well in most rooms across the home, choosing sage green kitchen cabinets has already been a popular choice in 2025 according to kitchen designers. Throw into the mix the fact that…
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Can Project 28 cut property sales from months to weeks?
The UK’s property sector has unveiled an ambitious new pledge to slash home sales from months to just four weeks. Project 28, an industry-led charter, aims to reduce the average time between “sale agreed” and “exchange” from 109 days to 28. But while major players have signed on, questions remain about whether it can deliver…
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This bedtime habit is causing thousands of house fires
As the nights draw in, many of us turn to candles, cosy fires, and turning the heating on to make our homes feel comforting. But firefighters are warning that these simple rituals can quickly turn deadly if we nod off before blowing them out or switching them off. Fresh figures reveal that sleep-related emergencies have…
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EPDM Roofing Association Names Nick Parent Board Chair – CCR-Mag.com
The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) is pleased to announce the leadership transition of Chair of the Board of Directors to Nick Parent, director of product management at Amrize Building Envelope. Mike Ducharme, former vice president of marketing at Carlisle Construction Materials, was the previous Chair of the Board of Directors ERA from 2023-2025. Nick…
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Luxxbox Debuts Kurtain Stratum Two-Tier Acoustic Pendant – CCR-Mag.com
Luxxbox, a global, award-winning designer of acoustic and architectural lighting solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of the latest evolution of the Kurtain series, Kurtain Stratum. Building on the lighting performance and sustainable construction of its predecessor, Kurtain, this new pendant introduces the added benefit of a two-tiered design. The dual-layer structure creates a chandelier-like effect and…
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The Great Construction Scheduling Software Standoff – CCR-Mag.com
The Everyday Challenges of Construction Scheduling On construction jobsites everywhere, scheduling frustrations play out every single day. From the office to the field, teams are trying to keep projects on track while wrestling with tools that don’t match how they actually work. These challenges aren’t isolated incidents; they’re common enough that entire construction forums are…
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Stone Martin Builders Opens New Community – CCR-Mag.com
Stone Martin Builders, a leading homebuilder in Alabama, announces the opening of Magnolia Hill, a premier new construction community in Toney, AL. The community features thoughtfully designed homes with spacious open-concept floorplans, gourmet kitchens, and integrated smart home technology. Situated in the growing area of Madison County, Magnolia Hill is fit for families, professionals, and anyone…