Category: Featured
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Contaminated land remediated for new Homes England development
Twenty hotspot areas of former contaminated land have been remediated ahead of the construction of a Homes England development in the old RAF Oakington base in Cambridgeshire. CR Civil Engineering, a groundworks contractor that is part of the RSK Group, worked with main contractor CR MacDonald on a 12-month project to deliver the site preparation…
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London’s first all-electric energy centre gets approval
A large-scale electric energy centre that can heat thousands of homes without the need for boilers has received planning permission. The facility, one of the largest of its kind in the UK, will provide low-carbon heating, hot water and cooling across Brent Cross Town, a new 180-acre park town in north London developed by Vattenfall,…
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Willmott Dixon gets green light for £136m Luton scheme
Stewart Brundell, chief operating officer at Willmott Dixon’s construction business, said: “We are proud to be delivering this transformational project for Luton. The Stage represents exactly the type of comprehensive urban regeneration that can revitalise town centres and create a lasting positive impact for communities.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Mace Consult hires ex-ISG chief executive
Meanwhile, Mace, in a joint venture with US firm Jacobs, has been programme management consultant for the Ellinikon urban development programme at the site of Athens’ disused Olympics complex and the abandoned Hellinikon airport since 2022. It has been described as the “largest urban regeneration project in Europe”. View the original article and our Inspiration…
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I Bought A Counter-Depth Fridge & Here’s What I Honestly Think About It 2 Years Later (Hint: Some Pros & A BIG Con)
Two years ago, right around this time, I revealed my rental kitchen refresh. During the months that preceded that, I chronicled my journey in getting from “before” to “after,” and one of the major overhauls was of my appliances. When my family moved in, we had a partially broken white electric-coil range, a black (and…
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Should you wipe condensation off windows? The experts answer
As the weather gets colder, you might be wondering if you should wipe condensation off your windows. With so many divided opinions on the internet, it can be tricky to know what to do about it – or if you should do anything at all! Window condensation is very common and occurs when the warm…
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Should you wipe condensation off windows? The experts answer
As the weather gets colder, you might be wondering if you should wipe condensation off your windows. With so many divided opinions on the internet, it can be tricky to know what to do about it – or if you should do anything at all! Window condensation is very common and occurs when the warm…
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Monty Don’s garden flooded after torrential rain
Monty Don has shared dramatic photos of his Herefordshire garden underwater after a storm dumped a month’s worth of rain in just 24 hours. The presenter of Gardeners’ World reflected on life on a flood plain and the challenges of extreme weather. Despite the disruption, he emphasised gratitude that the flooding affected only his garden…
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Henricksen Appoints Katie Szpyrka Director of Business Development
Henricksen, a leading national contract furniture dealer, is excited to welcome Katie Szpyrka to its Chicago office as Director of Business Development. With over 25 years of experience and a strong background in commercial real estate and growth strategy, Szpyrka will strengthen the firm’s existing relationships across key markets, expand client partnerships, and support strategic…
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Economist Shares Insights on Complexity at METALCON 2025
METALCON welcomed economist Alex Chausovsky of The Bundy Group to the keynote stage in Las Vegas on Oct. 22 for an insightful address focused on navigating the next phase of economic and industrial transformation. An internationally recognized economics and markets expert, speaker and strategy consultant, Chausovsky discussed a shift in mindset from managing uncertainty to…