Category: Featured
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Summer Checklist: Vehicle Protection and Pool Care
Australian summers bring intense heat, harsh UV radiation, and extended daylight hours that demand attention to valuable assets. Protecting your vehicle and maintaining your pool ensures you enjoy the season without costly repairs or unpleasant surprises. This comprehensive checklist covers essential preparations for keeping cars and pools in optimal condition throughout the hot months ahead.…
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Wege Prize 2026 Draws Global Innovators Focused on Sustainability
Wege Prize has announced one of its largest rosters of highly diverse student competitors from around the world for the 2026 edition of the sustainability and innovation competition. Hailing from 126 leading institutions of higher education everywhere from South Africa to North America, the competing students become pioneers of real-world approachescombating “wicked problems” facing the…
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Commercial Renovation: From Demo to Display & Furnishing
Commercial space transformation requires systematic progression through distinct phases that build upon each other logically. From initial clearing through fixture installation to final furnishing, each stage contributes to successful outcomes. Understanding this complete journey helps business owners plan renovations that deliver professional environments supporting their operational goals. The Commercial Renovation Journey Business premises require periodic…
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Commercial Renovation: From Demo to Display & Furnishing
Commercial space transformation requires systematic progression through distinct phases that build upon each other logically. From initial clearing through fixture installation to final furnishing, each stage contributes to successful outcomes. Understanding this complete journey helps business owners plan renovations that deliver professional environments supporting their operational goals. The Commercial Renovation Journey Business premises require periodic…
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Preventing Frozen Sump Pumps in Apartment Buildings
Are you preparing your apartment building for winter? You may be focusing winterization efforts on heating systems, boilers, insulation, and frozen pipes. However, there is another critical system that is often overlooked: the sump pump. This small but powerful device quietly prevents flooding by removing groundwater and meltwater around the foundation. When temperatures drop, your…
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PermitUsNow Backs 2025 RHCA Luna Awards Honoring Women in Construction
PermitUsNow, a leading building permit expediting and consulting firm serving architects, contractors, and developers across Texas, is proud to serve as a Statewide Sponsor of the 2025 RHCA Luna Awards, hosted by the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA). The prestigious event will be held on November 7, 2025, at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel, recognizing exceptional…
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The Hidden Risks of Aging Septic Systems for Properties
Septic systems are among the most overlooked components of a property’s infrastructure, yet they play a critical role in public health, environmental protection, and structural integrity. Whether serving a residential home, a commercial facility, or a mixed-use development, these systems quietly manage wastewater behind the scenes. But as septic systems age, they can begin to…
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Fire-Safe Wall Design Standards Advance Through New Partnership
Nichiha USA, ClarkDietrich, and TRUFAST Walls have successfully completed NFPA 285-25 fire testing on a fully integrated exterior wall assembly, evaluating Nichiha’s premium fiber cement panels and the complete rainscreen system incorporating ClarkDietrich and TRUFAST components. With a 30-minute burn period, data was recorded across multiple points of the wall assembly, which featured a 1 1/4-inch ventilated…
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Eco-Friendly Rodent Control for Modern Buildings
Today’s commercial buildings are planned around three key aims: healthy indoor conditions, reduced environmental impact, and predictable running costs. Rodents cut across all three by damaging wiring and insulation, spoiling stored products, and undermining tenant confidence in the site. For facilities managers and construction specialists, rodent control has shifted into a strategic issue rather than…
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How Real Estate Investors Find Seller Homes: Beginner Guide
Finding motivated sellers is the lifeblood of real estate investing. Whether an investor specializes in wholesaling, flipping, or buy-and-hold, everything starts with locating property owners who may be ready to sell. While the strategies vary, the goal is always the same: uncover opportunities before competitors do. Here’s a simple breakdown of the most common ways…