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Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction shortlist announced
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Deborah Madden, executive director, nations engagement at CITB, said: “It’s vital we foster an inclusive and welcoming space that recognises and celebrates the achievements of women in the construction industry, acknowledging the diverse experiences, contributions, and leadership that shape our sector. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction shortlist announced
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Deborah Madden, executive director, nations engagement at CITB, said: “It’s vital we foster an inclusive and welcoming space that recognises and celebrates the achievements of women in the construction industry, acknowledging the diverse experiences, contributions, and leadership that shape our sector. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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JN Bentley adopts safe operating envelope for plant
XW5 is a machine safety solution that creates a defined working area around the excavator. It monitors and restricts the machine’s height, slew and lifting capacity, ensuring the excavator stays within safe limits at all times. This helps protect both the operator and the site, whether the machine is working near overhead hazards, in tight…
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MEWP rental market slows amid economic uncertainty, IPAF data shows
IPAF’s MEWP rental market reports offer “essential insights for anyone operating in the powered access market” (image: Valmedia Creatives | Dreamstime.com) In 2024, the MEWP rental markets in both Europe and the US continued to grow in revenue, fuelled by sustained demand, increased rental rates, and inflationary factors. However, the pace of growth has begun…
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How to make a small patio look bigger: 9 clever solutions
If your patio is on the small side there are plenty of designer tricks you can use to make it feel bigger. It helps to have your own ideas too, and combine being inventive with an eye for detail to fulfil the potential of your space. It’s definitely a case of less is more. Let…
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Bungalow demolition deadline passes as Birmingham self builder defies council’s order
A self builder who faced a demolition order to tear down a £180,000 bungalow has failed to do so by a deadline set by his local council. Mark Jones, 55, had been ordered to knock down the home built in a garden in Sutton Coldfield by Birmingham City Council because he lacked the appropriate planning…
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Bungalow demolition deadline passes as Birmingham self builder defies council’s order
A self builder who faced a demolition order to tear down a £180,000 bungalow has failed to do so by a deadline set by his local council. Mark Jones, 55, had been ordered to knock down the home built in a garden in Sutton Coldfield by Birmingham City Council because he lacked the appropriate planning…
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Work Safe, Stay Cool: Heat Protection Tips for Summer Construction Sites
As the sun turns up the heat and we celebrate Independence Day, it’s the perfect time to refresh our commitment to staying safe on the job. Summer on the construction site brings its own set of challenges — dehydration, fatigue and heat-related illness, just to name a few. But with a few smart moves, we…
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The main types of air conditioning worth considering
It comes as little surprise that more and more homeowners are researching types of air conditioning of late. Whether rising temperatures are making day-to day tasks such as cooking dinner a little more tiring, or you are struggling to sleep in a due to a bedroom that refuses to cool down at night, home air…
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Medical Cannabis for Treating Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a long-term disease that affects the brain and the spinal cord. It causes many symptoms that can make a person’s life very difficult. Some of these signs are tiredness, pain, muscle spasticity, and changes in how you think. Medical cannabis is getting more attention as an effective way to manage different…