Tag: Issue
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Feeling Cold Air but Still Hot? AC May Not Be the Issue
Ever been sitting in your home, the AC is running, the vents are blowing out cold air and yet, you still feel hot? It’s frustrating, isn’t it? You walk past a vent and feel cool air on your skin, but the rest of the room still feels stuffy or warm. You might even double-check the…
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Loft conversions for low roofs: top tips to resolve the issue
A great way to add extra living space to your home is a loft conversion. But, if your home has a low-pitched roof, you might be wondering whether a conversion is even possible. Fortunately, whilst low roofs do present challenges, there are solutions that can turn a constrained loft space into a comfortable, functional room.…
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CIOB Apprentice of the Month: ‘construction’s carbon footprint is a big issue’
Abbie Griffiths is an apprentice engineer and Level 4 construction site supervisor, at Tilbury Douglas. Abbie Griffiths, Tilbury Douglas What is one piece of advice you would give to someone enrolling onto a construction apprenticeship? To try and do a placement and not necessarily pick an industry category. If, say, you have chosen QS, also…
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Incorrect asbestos records: ‘BIM as a basic approach would have averted this issue’
A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community and social media. The Housing Ombudsman found inconsistencies in One Housing’s asbestos data Hundreds of incorrect asbestos records found at housing association Sadly, it’s not uncommon to hear of poor information management leading to this and similar disasters.…
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What to Do If a Minor Injury Turns into a Long-Term Health Issue
A minor injury can seem like no big deal at first. You twist your ankle, pull a muscle, or take a small fall and assume you’ll be back to normal in no time. But what if days turn into weeks, and the pain doesn’t go away? Sometimes, an injury that appears small at first can…