Tag: stop
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Why Construction Site Theft Is Rising in 2025 — and How Proactive Security Can Stop It
The first half of 2025 has been plagued by economic uncertainty – and that includes the construction industry. Construction spending has taken a dip of about 3.5% year-over-year. On top of that, tariffs on Canadian lumber, which comprises 85% of U.S. lumber imports, are at 14.5% and expected to increase to 34.5%. According to Oxford…
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Stop councillors killing self-builds and let experts decide
Securing planning permission can be the biggest hurdle for self-builders – especially when councillors can block homes on sites already allocated for housing in local plans. These allocated sites, identified through the local planning process as suitable for development, are not the same as sites with full planning permission. They have been approved in principle…
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Stop Settling for Boring: Why Custom Cabinets Are Always Worth It
There’s something about a renovation that wakes up every part of your brain at once. You’re weighing tile choices at 2 a.m., watching cabinet hinges on TikTok, and arguing about faucet finishes like your marriage depends on it. The one place you shouldn’t compromise is your cabinets. Skip the prefab aisle and go custom, every…
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How to stop fence panels rattling
How to stop fence panels rattling can thankfully require only a very simple solution, using specially designed products such as fence clips or wedges. These can be easily installed without the need for tools and will instantly cushion the gap between fence panels and posts, which is what causes the rattling noise when the wind…
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Stop work order on Empire Wind 1 lifted, Equinor resumes construction
The Trump administration has lifted its stop work order on the 810-MW Empire Wind 1 project offshore New York, allowing construction to resume, developer Equinor said Monday. New York Governor Kathy Hochul, D, said in a Monday release that “countless conversations with Equinor and White House officials” had led to the lifting of the stop…
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How can we stop mass fatality nightclub fires?
Following a deadly fire in a nightclub in North Macedonia, Neil Gibbins examines the need for increased awareness of the risks in similar UK venues, especially the use of pyrotechnics and management of fire safety measures. Over the last 25 years, similar fires have occurred in the Netherlands, Romania, Russia, Argentina, the US, Ecuador, China…
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Safety campaign aims to stop MEWP overturns
IPAF has launched its 2025 safety campaign to help reduce injuries and fatalities across the powered access sector. At the recent IPAF Summit in Dublin, the title for this year’s campaign was revealed as Stop Overturns – Safety Starts on the Ground. Using data from its global Accident Reporting Portal, IPAF’s annual campaign aims to highlight an…
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The Link Up: The Show Emily Can’t Stop Thinking About, The LED Face Mask Jess Is Finally Ready To Recommend, And A Gripping Article
Happy Sunday everyone! We are still just staring at the photos of the river house guest room reveal. We collectively all considered painting our room a moody pink after seeing the shots come through. Aside from that, we are full steam ahead on more projects, even a fun shoot Em is coming to LA for…
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How to stop your build going over budget
Building your own home is one of the most rewarding projects you can undertake. It’s a chance to create a unique and individual home with all the personal touches that will make it feel yours. But while it’s incredibly rewarding, taking on a building project is a financial challenge. Without careful planning and constant oversight,…