Tag: Big
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Video | Big Carl lifts second giant dome into place at Hinkley Point C
Big Carl, the world’s largest crane, has lifted into place the 245-tonne dome of Hinkley Point C’s second reactor building. The 14m-tall dome closes the 44m-high reactor building. Work on Unit 2 was stopped during the pandemic. Although the second dome was lifted 18 months after the first, Unit 2 is further ahead thanks to…
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Hackitt: “Industry is making a big deal of Gateway 2 delays”
“What I fear most at this stage is that we will go backwards, and that would be a travesty because what I see in here is industry making a big deal of the delays that are currently taking place at Gateway 2. I recognise that, but I also recognise that they play their part in…
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Builders say One Big Beautiful Bill Act will fuel construction activity
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is opening the door for increased construction investment, but it may also deepen existing challenges tied to labor and supply. Unlike the Inflation Reduction Act, which concentrated its support on clean…
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Smart drinking water starts here: Save big on Waterdrop Filter’s RO systems this prime day
Water is the essence of life; we need it every day to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It hydrates our bodies, flushes out toxins, and helps keep our energy levels strong. Tap water is a crucial source of this vital liquid; it’s easily accessible, safe, and convenient. However, despite its obvious benefits, there’s room for improvement.…
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A One Month Living Room Makeover – Here’s The Design Plan + A BIG Media Center DIY
Welcome to my living room!! This is my 1950s apartment in Los Feliz, and I moved here because it’s A. Super affordable B. In a fantastic location and C. Has a ton of charm and potential. At its current state, this living room is underwhelming at best, but we’re going to make it so sick,…
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Low-Maintenance Home Upgrades That Make a Big Impact
Let’s be honest—most of us want a home that looks great without spending every weekend scrubbing, repairing, or repainting. You don’t need a giant budget or a full remodel to get there. With the right updates, you can enjoy a home that feels fresh, functions well, and doesn’t demand too much of your time. In…
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Are big housebuilders blocking self-builders from the market?
The UK’s biggest housebuilders are under scrutiny as the Competition and Markets Authority investigates possible anti-competitive behaviour. The probe, now extended until August 2025, is looking into whether firms shared sensitive information that may have delayed developments and affected prices of new homes. While no formal conclusions have been reached, the inquiry raises concerns about…
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Big Tech Roundtable 3.0: Automation Nation
Every year the machines we use for road building and infrastructure get smarter, helping workers build stronger, smoother, and longer-lasting pavements. More processes are automated now that every before, and it’s not stopping any time soon. We wanted to sit down with some of the top automation companies in the industry, cut through the hype…
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Inaugural Wales construction conference tackles big issues
Modern professionalism, compliance and competence were the key themes from speakers who included: CIOB Wales chair Wyn Harries; CIOB CEO Caroline Gumble; CIOB president Professor Mike Kagioglou; and Nick Bennett, director, planning economics, Savills. Bennett presented a built environment economic outlook for Wales which was not an “indulgence in Welsh miserabilism”. View the original article and…
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BIG Landscaping Update – Phase 2 Is Done And Our “Mistake” Is Finally Fixed!
I can’t tell you how happy I was to fix our own HUGE mistake – 1/3 of the sports court is now gone in favor of a lot of greenery, flagstone, picnic tables, and trees. We hired Dennis’ 7Dees to design and execute, and it went SO WELL. Started in February and done by late…