Tag: High
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High Court judge rules contract made over WhatsApp is valid
A High Court judge has ruled that a WhatsApp exchange between a property developer and demolition contractor constituted a valid contract. Jaevee Homes took Steve Fincham (trading as Fincham Demolition) to court over a dispute around demolition works at the former Mercy nightclub in Norwich. Fincham said that his contract with Jaevee was based on…
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Exploring the Influence of High Quality Doors on Interior Design Aesthetics
Interior design is an artful venture that moulds the aesthetic and functionality of indoor spaces to cater to the tastes and requirements of the inhabitants. Amidst the wide spectrum of elements that contribute to a coherent and visually appealing interior design, high quality doors stand out as pivotal features that shape both the practicality and…
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Coffee concrete used for base of four-storey high whale sculpture
A base made from a concrete mix using recycled coffee grounds has been used to support a 12m-high sculpture of a blue whale in London’s Canary Wharf. The Whale on the Wharf (Skyscraper) by architect Studio KCA was created from plastic waste recovered from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and has been sited in a…
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Why are water bills so high? Water companies and regulators respond
Are you wondering why your water bill has gone up or why it’s higher than your neighbour’s? You’re not alone. Water and sewerage charges are reviewed regularly, and in 2025, customers in England, Wales and Scotland are seeing further changes to their bills. Here’s what’s going on, what you can do to lower your bill…
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Public projects boost construction spending to $1.26T high
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Nonresidential construction spending increased 0.3% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.26 trillion, the highest level on record, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released…
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Farrans flies high with airport expansion
Main contractor: FarransClient: Leeds Bradford AirportArchitect: Millar Design + ManagementStructural engineer: Dudleys Consulting EngineersSteelwork contractor: Elland Steel StructuresValue: £100m (two phases)Start date: April 2024Completion (phase one): summer 2025Completion (phase two): winter 20 View the original article and our Inspiration here
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How a Topeka, Kansas high school is raising its technical game
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in #trades, architects, architecture, Construction, design, Featured, Flooring, future of trades, healthcare, hospitality, hotels, HTK Architects, interior design, Kansas Department of Education, labor pool, Magazine Articles, next gen, next generation, Project Management, restaurants, retail, skilled labor, SustainabilityThe new Innovation Center at the Washburn Rural High School (WRHS) in Topeka, Kansas is a cutting-edge addition to the Auburn-Washburn USD 437 District’s educational landscape, designed to serve the needs of the district’s growing Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The project includes renovation of existing facilities and a new 50,000-square-foot Innovation Center, which…
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Vulcan Introduces Innovative Combi Oven for High Performance
Vulcan, a division of ITW Food Equipment Group and a best-in-class supplier of top-quality, energy efficient equipment, is pleased to introduce its new Chef’sCombi combi oven — an innovative addition to its highly-reputable product offering that is powerful, intuitive and customizable. “We are thrilled to introduce the Chef’sCombi to the market. Vulcan developed our new…
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Social landlord did not repair roof because ‘quotes were too high’
Richard Blakeway, Housing Ombudsman, commented on the cases highlighted in the report: “We now know that Awaab’s Law will apply to social landlords responding to damp and mould from October 2025. The sector has seven months left to mobilise, and we know many landlords are doing so. View the original article and our Inspiration here