Category: Featured
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Tiina Talvitie Unlocks Helsinki’s Hidden Capabilities with Digital Twins
Can a city leverage innovation and technology like a software company or a leading construction firm? With a background in those sectors, Tiina Talvitie has demonstrated how digital twins can serve as a platform for renewal and innovation in Helsinki’s Urban Environment division. I first met Tiina at the 2015 AEC Hackathon. She had transitioned…
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Tiina Talvitie Unlocks Helsinki’s Hidden Capabilities with Digital Twins
Can a city leverage innovation and technology like a software company or a leading construction firm? With a background in those sectors, Tiina Talvitie has demonstrated how digital twins can serve as a platform for renewal and innovation in Helsinki’s Urban Environment division. I first met Tiina at the 2015 AEC Hackathon. She had transitioned…
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Tiina Talvitie Unlocks Helsinki’s Hidden Capabilities with Digital Twins
Can a city leverage innovation and technology like a software company or a leading construction firm? With a background in those sectors, Tiina Talvitie has demonstrated how digital twins can serve as a platform for renewal and innovation in Helsinki’s Urban Environment division. I first met Tiina at the 2015 AEC Hackathon. She had transitioned…
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How to match your skirting board to your interior style
Does anyone walk into a decorating shop excited about skirting boards? Paint colours, yes. Tiles, definitely. Even door handles get their moment. But those unassuming strips of timber that run along the base of the wall? They’re usually an afterthought, chosen at the last minute with a quick, “just something simple, please.” Yet much like…
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U.S. Department of Labor Awards $86 Million to Expand Workforce Training in 14 States
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded more than $86 million in Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants to 14 states to support workforce development and strengthen domestic manufacturing and shipbuilding. Administered by the department’s Employment and Training Administration, the grants will provide outcome-based reimbursements to employers that offer training for new and existing workers in…
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Watchdog finds major failures in Government insulation scheme
A damning new report has found that nearly all homes fitted with external wall insulation under government energy schemes could now be at risk of damp and mould. The National Audit Office (NAO) uncovered widespread failures in workmanship and compliance across the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS). The government…
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Astec EZR3 Screed Redefines Balance and Mat Quality for Modern Paving Crews
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Astec surprised the industry with a late season drop of a brand new, redesigned, reengineered super screed. Created with contractor feedback, the EZR3 is engineered for balance, both in design and operation. Its rear-mount configuration enhances tractor stability and reduces the need for constant adjustments, keeping paving operations smooth and consistent across wider widths. The…
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The Link Up: Em’s Current Favorite Jeans, Mal’s New Nail Obession, And Our Cozy Living Essentials
Happy Sunday, everyone. Well, we hope you had a fun reading everything we posted this week:) We’re pretty proud and happy. In case you missed it, Arlyn wrote a beautiful piece about folk art, Emily talked about the real cost of repairing the guest cottage’s foundation, then Em gave a stunning holiday makeover to The…
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Why is my loft insulation wet? Common causes and solutions
If you have discovered wet loft insulation in your roof space you are likely to be wondering how it got that way. Insulation is so important in keeping your home at a comfortable temperature, as well as helping to reduce household bills, but there are cases where its effectiveness can be compromised. There are several…
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5 staircase mistakes you can easily avoid
Staircase mistakes aren’t always that easy to cover up. Unlike a shoddy paint job where some sanding and re-painting might be enough to hide an error, get your staircase design wrong and you might find yourself taking more than a leap of faith hoping you can fix the problem. That said, mistakes can often be…