Category: Featured
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2026 Infrastructure Outlook: Sustainability, Monitoring and Lifespan Planning Lead the Way
2026 is shaping up to be an important year for the infrastructure world as governments, cities and private developers deal with growing pressure on aging systems. Instead of focusing only on building quickly or staying under budget, more attention is shifting toward durability, long-term performance and overall resilience. The goal is no longer just to…
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Handmade DIY Gift Ideas That Won’t Make You Lose Your Mind
Let me start by saying – I know. It’s December 13th. You’re probably tired of hearing about gifts, especially if you have your life together. You probably even finished shopping for gifts weeks ago, and maybe you even have them wrapped already. If that’s the case, I am SINCERELY proud of you and even… I…
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The 4 loft insulation mistakes to avoid
While adding loft insulation is certainly one way to improve your home’s energy efficiency, making loft insulation mistakes can result in your hard work backfiring and leading to more problems than you even started with. However, follow the correct advice on how to insulate a loft and there’s no doubt you and your home will…
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The 4 loft insulation mistakes to avoid
While adding loft insulation is certainly one way to improve your home’s energy efficiency, making loft insulation mistakes can result in your hard work backfiring and leading to more problems than you even started with. However, follow the correct advice on how to insulate a loft and there’s no doubt you and your home will…
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Using a wall panelling kit and moody grey paint to create a feature wall
The last time we decorated my teenage daughter’s bedroom was when she was three years old – she is now 14 and it is in desperate need of a refresh. We were planning on moving house up until earlier this year and so had been putting off many decorating jobs. However, we have now decided…
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5 barn conversion mistakes to avoid according to the experts
Embarking on a barn conversion is an exciting and transformative project, but not without its risks. Making barn conversion mistakes can not only be damaging, but costly too. Making sure you hire an architect experienced in the field is one of the most important steps you can take, which is why we’ve spoken to two…
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Hebridean stonehouse becomes Grand Designs House of the Year
A tiny stone home built by hand on a remote Scottish island has just been named Grand Designs House of the Year for 2025 and it’s turned ideas about ambition and architecture on their head. Instead of glass palaces or dramatic loft conversions, this year’s winner is modest, elemental and deeply shaped by its place,…
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MVE + Partners Creates Communities from Former Retail
Malls and big box stores are continuing to go out of business due to a stronger reliance on ecommerce. MVE + Partners, a leading architecture firm, with a significant presence in Southern California, is building new thriving mixed-use complexes in a location that is seeing significant demand for housing with retail on premise. Overland and Ayres – Opened in September 2025, the…