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Developer fined after 23-year-old crushed by faulty lift
A London property developer has been fined £40,000 after a member of the public was crushed by a faulty falling lift at a residential property. The 23-year-old man had returned to the flats on Cambridge Heath Road, east London, with a group of friends after a night out on 9 September 2019. When he and…
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Bankside rights to light ruling takes developers out of darkness
On 8 July, the High Court handed down its judgement refusing an injunction sought by local residents to alter part of a new office tower in London, claiming that it blocked natural light to their apartments. Rachel Kerr and Nicholas Levy explain what happened and why this is an important decision for developers. An extended…
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Defining AI for Equipment Rental
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the most discussed technology today, in technology circles, businesses, and personal use. There is little doubt about its short- and long-term impact on just about everything we do. I equate its overall effect on how we live and work to be multiple times greater than the impact of the Internet, and…
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My New Prop Garage Reveal – Including IKEA Shelving (Non-Spon) And A Lot Of Vintage Collections
I am a new person. Transformed! The fact that there aren’t more before/after shows for the “chronically disorganized” (me!) is a real missed TV opportunity. Now, I do give myself grace because the amount of stuff one has to have to do this job, run this company, and create so much design content so frequently…
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Working Efficiency: State of the Concrete Industry
Brand Fredricks, senior manager of product marketing at Milwaukee Tool, shares his insight into the state of the concrete industry and the challenges contractors are managing daily. Concrete Contractor connected with Fredricks over email in June 2025. Q. What have been the biggest challenges for concrete contractors so far in 2025? Brand FredricksMilwaukee ToolIn 2025,…
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What is ‘Pot Zero’? The energy policy gaining attention
The majority of UK electricity now comes from low-carbon sources, yet household energy prices are still rising as they are still heavily affected by global gas prices. This is due to the structure of the UK’s electricity market, where wholesale prices are usually set by the most expensive generator, typically gas-fired power. Now a new…
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What is ‘Pot Zero’? The energy policy gaining attention
The majority of UK electricity now comes from low-carbon sources, yet household energy prices are still rising as they are still heavily affected by global gas prices. This is due to the structure of the UK’s electricity market, where wholesale prices are usually set by the most expensive generator, typically gas-fired power. Now a new…
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What are listed building grades? We explain
As a homeowner, one of the most important things you’ll need to confirm when buying a listed building is the listed building grade assigned to your property. Why? Because this simple letter or roman numeral can make a huge difference to the work you can do to your home, potentially turning a simple renovation or…
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Construction Specialties Debuts STYX™ Architectural Line
Construction Specialties, a longtime innovator in façade and interior solutions, introduces STYX™. This architectural system uses independently fastened linear profiles to enhance depth and bring visual interest to both interior and exterior settings. STYX integrates aesthetics and functionality by using lines and texture to define spaces and create visual impact.The aluminum profiles are lightweight and…