Category: Featured
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Situational judgement: Navigating ethical decision-making
As a construction professional, do you always make the right choice when faced with a tricky situation? Get ready to test your ethical instincts. Recently, I sat an exam – probably the hardest one I’ve ever taken – designed to test my situational judgement. It involved 78 real-life scenarios, each presenting four possible ‘what to…
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Chrome fittings are back in fashion – here’s how to use them
After years of warm metals dominating interior trends, chrome has officially made its comeback – and this autumn, you can expect to see it everywhere, from hardware fixtures in bathroom designs to statement accessories in living areas. “Steel and chrome are making a confident return,” confirms Massimo Buster Minale, Founder and Creative Director of Buster…
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One fire every two days linked to domestic solar panels
Fires linked to rooftop solar panels are rising sharply across the UK, sparking concern among fire services and insurers. New figures show that incidents are growing faster than installations, raising questions about safety oversight in Britain’s clean-energy rollout. Experts say that while solar remains safe when properly installed, a surge in rushed or poorly maintained…
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PierTech Unveils Heli Max Grouted Pile for Stronger Foundations
PierTech® Systems, a leader in the manufacturing of helical piles, anchors, and foundation repair solutions, has unveiled its latest innovation in deep foundation technology — the Heli Max® Grouted Pile. This patented hybrid pile system is engineered to deliver exceptional load capacity, precision, and safety while maintaining the speed and efficiency of helical pile installation.…
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Environments Forms Partnership with Gavan-Graham
Environments, a Lighting Environments company and leader in intelligent building systems and power infrastructure design, announced a strategic partnership with Gavan-Graham, a premier Original Equipment Manufacturer (“OEM”) of custom electrical distribution products founded in 1945. Together, Environments and Gavan-Graham provide a single-source solution for complex power-delivery projects across a variety of industries and services. This unique collaboration provides…
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Carrington & SJVC Open Co-Branded Campus in San Leandro
San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the college’s expansion into the San Leandro community through its co-branded campus with Carrington College. The event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m. at 15555 E. 14th St., Suite 500, San Leandro, CA 94578. The celebration will feature guest speakers, including San…
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Chelsea Building Products Marks 50 Years in Manufacturing
Chelsea Building Products, manufacturer of Everlast® advanced composite siding, proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, honoring the customers, partners, and employees who have fueled its success and shaped its legacy in the building materials industry. Founded in 1975 as the Poly-Tex Company, Chelsea Building Products evolved from a small extruder of PVC profiles for windows…
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Chelsea Building Products Marks 50 Years in Manufacturing
Chelsea Building Products, manufacturer of Everlast® advanced composite siding, proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, honoring the customers, partners, and employees who have fueled its success and shaped its legacy in the building materials industry. Founded in 1975 as the Poly-Tex Company, Chelsea Building Products evolved from a small extruder of PVC profiles for windows…