Category: Featured
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How to spot a money pit when looking for a barn conversion
Barn conversions can be magical places to live, with beautiful old timbers, soaring spaces, and the sense of history that you just don’t get with a new self build. But they’re also notorious for being expensive, complicated, and full of nasty surprises that even seasoned developers underestimate. If you’re considering taking on a barn, it’s…
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Warm Homes Plan delayed as millions of homes affected
The Warm Homes Plan, first promised in May 2024 by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, was designed to tackle rising energy bills and reduce carbon emissions by upgrading the energy efficiency of millions of homes. The plan, which aims to support insulation, low-carbon heating, ventilation, and solar technologies, was expected to provide clarity and funding for…
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Boys & Girls Clubs Launch $13.2M Woodlands Center Renovation
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Joined by a total of 150 local dignitaries, community leaders, and supporters, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs (BGCNWS) celebrated the launch of the Woodlands Impact Center renovation during its Wall Breaking Ceremony. Slated for completion in late summer 2026, the 40,000-square-foot center will serve as a transformative space designed for 550 middle…
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Grass America Highlights Institutional Hinges for Commercial
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Grass America, a leading supplier of functional cabinet hardware solutions, highlights its Institutional Hinges, engineered specifically for the demanding needs of commercial environments. With a focus on durability, versatility, and ease of installation, Grass’ Institutional Hinges set a new standard for performance and reliability in high-traffic commercial settings. Image Courtesy of: Grass America Constructed from…
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The Role of Professional Tree Services in Site Safety
Before construction ever starts, there’s a moment where a site looks quiet and unchanged. No equipment running. No materials delivered. Just land that seems ready. That’s usually when people assume the hard part hasn’t begun yet. In reality, this is where a lot of problems either get solved or quietly created. Trees are often the…
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Product Design Truths They Don’t Teach in Design School/title
The Day We Redesigned Something That Wasn’t Broken CEO walked in with screenshots from a competitor. “Our app looks old. We need to modernize.” Translation: they saw something shiny and assumed shiny equals better. We tried explaining that their current design worked well—users could navigate efficiently, complete tasks quickly, find features easily. Didn’t matter. Perception…
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Beyond Paint: Leveraging Venetian Plaster to Reduce Total Cost
For commercial property owners, architects, and construction managers dedicated to high-level projects such as luxury hospitality, premium corporate buildings, or exclusive retail spaces—the choice of wall finish is a critical balance between aesthetics, durability, and ultimately, the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). While commercial acrylic paint remains the default solution, its inherently short life cycle…
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The Future of Green Energy in UK Homes and Businesses
As the world continues to grapple with the effects of climate change, the shift towards green energy is becoming increasingly important. In the UK, renewable energy sources such as solar power are playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of homes and businesses. The transition to cleaner energy not only helps reduce the nation’s…
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WSP buys power infrastructure firm in latest M&A move
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: To cap off an M&A news-heavy 2025, Montreal-based WSP has made a deal to purchase TRC Companies, a U.S.-based power and energy contractor, for a $3.3 billion cash purchase price, according to a Dec. 15…
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$15B Stargate data center breaks ground in Wisconsin
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A massive data center development in the Midwest has officially broken ground just before the end of the year, according to multiple sources. Construction crews officially broke ground on a $15 billion data center campus in Port…