Category: Featured
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Truck-as-a-Service (TaaS) Market Poised for Major Growth Through 2034
The global Truck-as-a-Service (TaaS) market is projected to grow more than fivefold over the next decade, rising from approximately $29.5 billion in 2025 to $161.76 billion by 2034, according to a report from Towards Automotive. TaaS refers to a logistics model where businesses rent or lease trucks as needed, rather than investing in their own…
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City of London Corporation exec appointed CIOB vice president
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has appointed Ola Obadara FCIOB as its vice president for the 2025/26 term. She is the first Black woman to assume the role since CIOB’s establishment in 1834. Obadara is the group director for property projects at the City of London Corporation and brings a wealth of experience from…
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A Plywood Kitchen Reno That Proves IKEA Can Be Unique
Anthony Espino and Jeremiah Corley bought their first home in Brooklyn with a problem they couldn’t ignore: a kitchen stuck in the 1980s that was falling apart at the seams. They knew they wanted a space that could handle their love for cooking and baking, but they quickly realized the renovation would be more complicated…
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Announcing Our First Furniture Collection: ROOM SERVICE By Emily Henderson
I’m so excited to announce the launch of our first furniture collection – Room Service by Emily Henderson. I love these pieces so much. These 5 sofas and 2 chairs are readymade in America, to you in 2 weeks (when in stock), designed to be comfy, family/pet friendly, and design-forward without being overly trendy. My…
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These Uncertain Times: State of the Concrete Industry
Mark Reinhart, vice president of sales and marketing at Cemen Tech, shares his insight into the state of the concrete industry and the challenges contractors are managing daily. Concrete Contractor connected with Reinhart in June 2025. Cemen Tech is a manufacturer of volumetric mix trucks. Q. What have been the more challenging issues for concrete…
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New immigration rules: what construction employers need to know
Recent changes to the UK immigration system are likely to have a major impact on the construction industry, which relies on overseas workers. But with construction employers already facing a chronic skills shortage, will the changes help or hinder the development of the workforce? UK immigration solicitor Kirsty Moore, from global law firm Fragomen, joins…
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12 modern porch ideas for a stunning entrance
The best modern porch ideas can be just the finishing flourish a house needs to be a resounding success, cementing its contemporary credentials as well as contributing to how well it functions on a practical level. All too often not enough thought goes into porch ideas, meaning that they can look a little like an…
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Court rules fixer-uppers must pay full Stamp Duty
Buying a house to renovate or taking on a fixer-upper? Don’t fall for tax refund promises that could cost you thousands. A major court ruling has confirmed that even homes in poor condition still attract full residential Stamp Duty. HMRC is now targeting dishonest agents offering bogus refunds based on false claims that a property…
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Construction Estimation: From Manual Takeoff to the AI Future
Quantity takeoff (QTO) is the foundation of construction cost estimation, another critical task. For decades, professionals have sought to streamline QTO through technology, aiming for greater speed, consistency, and accuracy. Yet despite advances in digital tools, the profession is still in flux. A 2023 global study by RICS and Glodon found that only 39% of…
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The Link Up: Jess’ Cool (And Sustainable) Fire Pit, Gretch’s $24 Cute Dress, And A Collagen Peptide Powder That Works
Happy Sunday, everyone. Didn’t we tell you last week was going to be filled with awesome content? Well, this week, in our humble opinion, is just as exciting. Emily is currently exploring the great outdoors with her family, so you’re just getting the team today, but we promise the links are VERY good:) This week’s…