Category: Featured
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Sounding Concrete: Detect Damage Before Repair
There are many ways to evaluate concrete in-place, from visual inspection to physical test methods in cases of concrete repair to full replacement. These techniques are often employed in the commercial concrete construction industry as directed, in most cases, by Licensed Design Professionals (LDPs). These same test methods of inspection and evaluation are just as…
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Our Holiday Tool Kit And Super Hacks I Love
As someone who is “high key” VERY into Christmas, even I don’t like to buy new things annually (our kids love the nostalgia of what we have already), but every couple of years, I get excited to do something a little fresh through styling. But it can feel like an overwhelming task, a totally non-fun…
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Why decluttering could help your home stay warm and dry
While I’m all for the aesthetics of a neat and tidy home, it’s easy to fall into the trap of surrounding yourself with more of everything, particularly during the winter months. Blankets, cushions, books for reading by the fire and overflowing wardrobes stuffed with woolly jumpers are all part of our semi-hibernation mode. But, and…
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Your Jobsite Lineup: Picking the MVP for Crusher Performance
We are in the full swing of fall sports seasons. After a long week on jobsites, we’re sitting on the couch and turning on the TV to watch our favorite team. Much like a football team driving toward the end zone before the clock runs out, a jobsite crew works together to complete specific tasks…
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CPA rolls out plant simulator to attract future talent
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The Construction Plant-Hire Association (CPA) has invested in a plant simulator to help attract young people to construction careers. The simulator, from Tenstar Simulation, allows users to get practical experience operating a range of equipment, including dumpers, excavators, telehandlers and tower cranes, using realistic controls and 3D motion. The simulator is housed in a bespoke…
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Couple builds dream oak-frame house in Essex
For Marian and John Nash, the dream of owning an oak-frame home began over 40 years ago – that’s when they came across a brochure on homebuilding and were captivated by an open-plan bungalow that featured in it. “We always kept that and said to each other that one day we’d build an oak-frame home…
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OSHA’s 2025 Safety Rules Redefine Compliance and Recordkeeping in Construction
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in Asphalt, Business, Communication & Safety, Communications Equipment, Construction Safety, Construction Safety Systems, Construction Safety Technology, Construction Safety Training, Contractor’s Best Friend, Fall Protection, Featured, Pavement Maintenance, Product Categories, safety, Safety Equipment – Other, Technology and SoftwareConstruction remains one of the most hazardous industries in the United States, and OSHA’s 2025 regulations are raising the bar for safety compliance. With the industry still responsible for more than one in five workplace deaths, safety can no longer be treated as a background task. For contractors, safety managers and project leaders, keeping pace…
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Homeowners warned of inheritance tax shake-up in Budget
Homeowners could soon be hit by changes to inheritance tax rules as the Treasury reviews how property wealth is treated ahead of the November Budget. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) says current rules are “out of date” and have not kept pace with the surge in house prices over the past decade. With frozen…
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FGIA Issues New Spec for Window Opening Control Devices
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released a new specification for evaluating an operable window with an installed Window Opening Control Device (WOCD). AAMA 950-25, Specification for Window Opening Control Devices (WOCDs) Installed on Operable Windows, an FGIA document, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. “WOCDs are intended to help support…
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IMAGINiT Launches ACCelerate for Autodesk Cloud Management
IMAGINiT Technologies, a division of Rand Worldwide, announced today the launch of IMAGINiT ACCelerate, a new SaaS-based tool that helps administrators of Autodesk Construction Cloud® eliminate repetitive tasks and strengthen governance across projects. Autodesk Construction Cloud, now a part of Autodesk Forma®, is a comprehensive construction management solution that connects workflows, teams, and data across every stage of…