Tag: impact
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How Regional Quirks Can Impact Your Home Renovation Plans
Renovating a home is never a one-size-fits-all endeavor. While blueprints and design plans provide a solid foundation, the true complexity of a renovation often lies in the regional nuances that influence every decision—from materials and layout to labor and compliance. Climate, culture, geography, and local building codes all play a role in shaping how renovations…
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The Impact of Cedar Fever and Tree Debris on Your Roof
Austin’s natural beauty comes with some seasonal challenges, especially for homeowners. While cedar fever is known for triggering allergies, many don’t realize its close cousin, tree debris, can wreak havoc on rooftops. Trees like mountain cedar can quietly shorten your roof’s lifespan with falling needles, sap, and storm-season buildup. That’s why consulting with an experienced…
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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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Positive Impact of a Fresh Coat of Paint on Your Condo
A new coat of paint can give your condo a quick and inexpensive makeover. Although anyone can do some painting, it has many helpful benefits for selling your home or making your living space more modern. We take a look at how paint can change a space and support the importance of hiring professionals for…
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Positive Impact of a Fresh Coat of Paint on Your Condo
A new coat of paint can give your condo a quick and inexpensive makeover. Although anyone can do some painting, it has many helpful benefits for selling your home or making your living space more modern. We take a look at how paint can change a space and support the importance of hiring professionals for…
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Navigating the impact of new Buy America requirements on FHWA projects
Michael Peloso and Dan McCrave-Bessette are associate director and director, respectively, at the Construction Advisory Services practice of J.S. Held, a global consulting firm based in Jericho, New York. Opinions are the authors’ own. The Federal Highway Administration has issued a final rule to implement the Build America, Buy America Act, which will impact transportation…
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Bouygues hails social impact of regeneration scheme in Wales
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Bouygues also engaged with local schools and colleges. Led by the project’s social value advisor, Nina Williams, the team delivered more than 100 hours of educational activities, and directly engaged with more than 2,000 primary and secondary school students. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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How Windows and Doors Impact Your Home’s Security
When people think about home security, their minds often jump to alarm systems, surveillance cameras, or motion-detecting lights. But there’s one area where many homes are most vulnerable—and it’s hiding in plain sight. The windows and doors of a home are not only entry points for light and air, but also potential access points for…
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HACIA’s 2024 Impact Report: How one organization is building a more inclusive construction industry
For more than 40 years, the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) has been a voice for equity in Illinois’ construction ecosystem. From advocating for policy change to helping small and diverse-owned businesses build capacity and access opportunity, HACIA’s impact is tangible — and growing. Today, as industries grapple with workforce shortages, supply chain demands…
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Moroch’s New HQ Delivers Big Impact in Half the Space
Moroch, the Dallas-based marketing agency behind campaigns for McDonald’s, Planet Fitness, Neighborly, and Midas, has reimagined its headquarters with the help of Tangram Interiors, Tangram Technology, Studio Other, and OTJ Architects. The project reflects a focused effort to reduce square footage by 50% without sacrificing creativity, functionality, or client impact. “We’ve engineered a workplace with…