Category: Featured
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#PPEthatfits: new BSI report backs the need for inclusive PPE
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published a white paper backing the need for inclusive PPE as a basic requirement for safe and compliant workplaces, and the milestones achieved to date in this area. The report, titled Enabling the provision of inclusive PPE, sets out the issues that still need addressing when it comes to…
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New guide shares best practice for the safe use of construction products
Nash added: “It is against this backdrop that the CIOB, together with other professional bodies, has developed this guide to ensure the buildings we create, and the products we use in those buildings, are safe for those who use them, now and in the future.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Rishi Sunak turns spotlight on equipment theft
He added: “I am grateful to North Yorkshire Police for all their hard work, and for the recent funding uplift for the national rural crime unit, but does the minister agree with me on the importance of implementing the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023 and, more broadly, ensuring that rural areas get the attention they…
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Willmott Dixon wins claim to rename copycat firm
A company mimicking Willmott Dixon has been ordered to change its name. Willmott Dixon Holdings Ltd, the tier 1 contractor based in Letchworth Garden City, applied in November 2024 for a change of name of Willmott Dixon Developments Group Limited, its doppelganger, using a provision of the Companies Act 2006. The impersonating firm, based in…
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What I Learned: How Many Can Lights Do You Need In A Room (And What Size To Choose??)
Warning: if you are currently renovating or building (congrats), do not just Google info about can lights, or rely on most contractors (no offense). I think we’ve all seen egregious can light crimes (which are almost impossible to change after the fact without serious ceiling and electrical deconstruction). You have one shot to get the…
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Engineering Uptime & Profitability in Today’s Small Engine
Across demanding industries like landscaping, construction, and equipment rental, performance is non-negotiable. Business profitability and jobsite productivity depend on reliable and efficient power sources. However, the core technology powering these machines have undergone significant changes in recent years. Today’s commercial-grade small engines deliver maximum uptime, reduced total cost of ownership (TCO) and peak performance. Modern…
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Data-Driven Decisions: The New Playbook for Road Construction Efficiency
No matter the sport, grabbing a seat to experience it live in an arena, stadium or ballpark etches a deeper appreciation and understanding of the game. Watching our favorite team, we discover more nuances of their plays — a quarterback reduces their time to throw, or a defensive back notices a slight cue from the…
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Planning permission reform boosts UK heat pump sales
The UK is making real progress on its goal to install 600,000 heat pumps each year by 2028. New research from energy company Aira shows a sharp rise in the number of people applying for heat pump grants through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, with applications up 54% in the first half of 2025 compared to…
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How to stop paint peeling: Our expert guide
Peeling paint is unwanted and an eyesore. It’s also a sign that there’s been an issue in the preparation or application. Freshly applied paint can look good even if the preparation is below par. But it won’t be long before it starts to show just how poor the paint job is. It will easily chip…
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How to stop paint peeling: Our expert guide
Peeling paint is unwanted and an eyesore. It’s also a sign that there’s been an issue in the preparation or application. Freshly applied paint can look good even if the preparation is below par. But it won’t be long before it starts to show just how poor the paint job is. It will easily chip…