Category: Features
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Starting a Construction Business: The Hidden Factors that Can Hinder Your Business
The Internet is littered with tips for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners, although many of these are generic and applicable to multiple market sectors. Many of these resources also tend to focus on fairly obvious snippets of information, which although useful do little to offer a more in-depth insight into the true nature of operating…
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Storage Issues in the Construction Industry
In the construction industry it is essential that storage of materials and equipment is considered for the entirety of the project. This is according to Health and Safety Law; as if the site is not kept clean and safe then it is dangerous for everyone working on site. It is also important to keep a…
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The Unconventional and Most Effective Ways to Protect Plant from Theft
Plant theft in the UK has cost the industry an estimated £400 million a year. In response to this large and persistent crime wave The Plant Theft Action Group (PTAG) has taken initiatives to stop the plight of plant theft from continuing and worsening. There are number of steps that have been taken from the…
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Why Construction Wall Barriers Are Important?
Large firms and companies usually have an annual office maintenance program that incorporates re-roofing and renovation of sections of their buildings. The greatest problem with having such construction done is that it creates a hazardous environment that is unsafe for the employees. The best way to minimize hazard and contamination that results from the renovations…
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A Model for Delighting the Customer
How can a service provider in the AEC industry improve customer satisfaction and loyalty? Is it necessary to satisfy all customer demands as perfectly as possible? The Kano model helps in finding answers to these burning questions. In the 1980s, Professor Noriaki Kano created a theoretical model for product development and customer satisfaction. The model…
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Why is Sensory Testing Important?
It doesn’t matter whether you are a start-up or a superbrand, sensory research and testing can help your company gain valuable knowledge that will help you to improve your product. Thorough sensory research can not only establish exactly where your product fits in to the marketplace, it can also help you to refine your product…
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Construction Health and Safety in the UK – Infographic
Courtesy of the CDM and safety specialists at Safer Sphere The post Construction Health and Safety in the UK – Infographic appeared first on AEC Business. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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See and Be Seen on the Construction Site with This Innovation
Construction often takes place in poorly lit environments. Workers use reflective gear to be seen, and site lighting and camping head lights to see. Until recently, we have not seen many innovations in this field. I got my hands on ILLUMAGEAR’s patented The Halo Light™, which is certainly something new in the area of personal…
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What are Pop Up Banners?
Businesses are constantly on the lookout for new and innovative ways to promote both their products and services. While there are always exciting new products in the marketing world, sometimes it can be the older approach that can be the most effective. Display advertising is a case in point. Banners have been used for years…
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The Importance of Town Development in the Modern Era
With rapid population growth and areas for businesses to operate on an affordable basis scarce to come by in modern times, the importance of continuous investment and development of our towns has been highlighted more so than ever before. For town planners, being able to identify not only certain areas of the urban area for…