Category: Featured
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UK housing to drop 17% by 2026, OBR Budget leak shows
A leak from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) ahead of the official November Budget reveals that the number of houses built in the UK is set to fall sharply in the coming years. Net additions to the housing stock are projected to drop from 260,000 homes a year in the early 2020s to just…
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How to hang a wreath on your front door with minimum damage
If you’ve invested in a new porch or front door, the changes are you’ve suddenly realised you don’t know the best way to hang a wreath on your front door. In fact it’s entirely possible your inner Grinch has entered the room at the thought of sticky tape or nails coming anywhere near your precious…
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Training hub launched to raise standards in temporary works
It features purpose-built training areas, a live demonstration zone and digital resources that replicate real-world site environments, enabling employees and customers to deepen their understanding of Altrad RMDK’s systems and engineering solutions. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Sage sponsors the Digital Construction Awards 2026
Anwesha Ghosh, senior product marketing manager at Sage, said: “Sage is thrilled to sponsor the prestigious Digital Construction Awards in 2026, a celebration of the innovation and excellence that drives industry forward. Digital tools are vital to the industry’s success – empowering teams to work smarter, collaborate seamlessly and deliver projects with greater efficiency. It’s…
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My Favorite Places To Shop Small In Portland – Design Forward Gifts, Furniture, And Home Decor
Okay, local Portland folks, this one is for you (and me). No town loves supporting local more than Portland (I mean, our incredible airport with all the indie restaurants is proof!). And while we have to link up a lot of national brand products here for the business (and so all of you can benefit/shop),…
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100% Recycled Asphalt to Slurry Seal Pavement | VSS Macropaver Preservation
In an industry often defined by incremental improvements, VSS Macropaver has taken a bold step: combining a production-grade slurry / micro surfacing paver with fully recycled asphalt (RAP) to deliver high-performance pavement preservation solutions. In a recent interview, Jeff Roberts, President of VSS International, walked me through how their Macropaver equipment works in a slurry…
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Are oil filled radiators safe to leave on overnight?
Oil-filled radiators are a popular way to warm up a bedroom or home office without switching on the full heating. They’re quiet, steady and generally efficient – which naturally begs the question: are they safe to leave on overnight? Modern radiators come with far better safety features than older portable heaters, but there are still…
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Trade body warns against £28k housing tax proposal
Building a home in the UK could soon become significantly more expensive, as debate intensifies over a proposed overhaul of landfill tax. Industry representatives warn the changes risk making many smaller housing developments financially unfeasible. A leading national trade body is calling on the government to abandon the proposal before the Autumn Budget, or else…
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How Parking Lot Striping Improves Customer Experience
You want your customers to have a great experience when they visit your business. And you want to do anything you can to impress them the moment they get there, right? Think about that for a second… Here’s what most business owners fail to realize. The parking lot. This is the first thing your customers…
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How Short-Form Platforms Shape Construction Marketing in 2025
In 2025, the commercial construction industry is experiencing a significant transformation in how it communicates, markets, and showcases its work. While the sector has traditionally relied on long-form documentation, trade shows, proposal packages, and portfolio books, the rapid rise of short-form video has introduced a new, highly effective communication tool. What once lived solely in…