Tag: avoid
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Common porch mistakes and how to avoid them
It’s the first thing visitors notice and the last space you pass through each day, yet the porch remains one of the most overlooked elements of home design. Done well, it can frame your home and play a vital role in creating lasting kerb appeal. But get it wrong, and it can throw off the…
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Why Transit Agencies Should Avoid Cutting Bus Services
As transit agencies and municipal mobility planners deal with budget shortfalls and mounting fiscal pressures, the temptation to cut transit bus service can seem like an expedient solution. However, this approach is not only shortsighted but risks undermining the very economic, social, and environmental goals that public transit is meant to advance. A closer look…
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5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Roofing Materials
Choosing appropriate roofing material constitutes one of property owners’ most essential choices throughout building or remodeling. An incorrect selection may result in expensive fixes, energy waste, and decreased home worth. Recognizing these essential errors will assist you in reaching a knowledgeable choice that safeguards your investment for years ahead. Ignoring Your Local Climate Conditions The…
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4 HR Mistakes Small Construction Firms Can Easily Avoid
Running a small construction business? You’ve already got enough on your plate—tight deadlines, change orders, weather delays, and that one guy who always forgets his hard hat. HR probably feels like something you’ll get to “later.” But here’s the problem: ignoring HR issues doesn’t make them go away. In fact, it’s usually how they start.…
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The 8 driveway mistakes to avoid at all costs
Your driveway plays a huge role in the overall kerb appeal of your home and, as such, you want to steer clear making any common driveway mistakes if you want it to help create a good first impression. At the same time as having the potential to enhance the appearance of your house, your driveway…
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Three track workers take evasive action in tunnel to avoid train
An investigation has been launched after three track workers were involved in a near miss of a train travelling at around 30mph (48km/h) in Bookham Tunnel, Surrey. The incident happened at around 11:44 on 29 April 2025, when the track workers were walking back to Bookham station through the tunnel after completing work on the…
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Patio mistakes – 10 of the most common errors to avoid
If you’re planning a new patio or thinking about refreshing an existing one you’ll want to have a clear idea of the patio mistakes to avoid. One of the biggest patio mistakes is not having a coordinated look that flows from indoors out to your garden. It’s so important your design fits with the look…
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Avoid these 4 utility room mistakes say the experts
Adding, renovating or reconfiguring your ground floor layout to include a utility room can be a valuable asset to your home, but what are the utility room mistakes to avoid if it will be part of your home build or renovation plans? After all, it’s often the case that your utility room design needs to…
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How Controlled Insurance Programs Help Large Construction Projects Avoid Failure
Large scale or “mega” construction projects routinely fail – and sometimes even small and mid-sized projects – costing project owners and governments billions of dollars and sometimes completing years after the expected completion date. In Toronto, the Eglinton Crosstown LRT is a particularly well known example, running at least five years behind schedule and costing millions more than initially…
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Top 5 Commercial Plumbing Problems and How to Avoid Them
As a business owner, plumbing problems are the last thing you want to deal with. They’re disruptive, often expensive, and can damage your reputation if they affect customers or staff. Whether you run a restaurant, manage an office building, or operate a retail store, keeping your plumbing in top shape is essential to daily operations.…