Tag: Work
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Government’s plans to build homes in ‘Europe’s Silicon Valley’ at risk of subsidence before work even begins
Thousands of new homes planned for construction in the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor could face serious subsidence risks, potentially leaving future homeowners with uninsurable properties, experts have warned. The Government’s plan to build 4,500 homes in the region, part of a wider drive to tackle the housing crisis, is now under scrutiny as geological concerns come…
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‘Significant work to do’: industry reacts to government’s Grenfell Inquiry response
“We recognise there is a significant amount of work to do and the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022, while a positive step, was only the beginning. We are ready to play our part in improving the culture in the sector and ensuring construction professionals are appropriately competent to conduct their roles, not only…
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Lendlease’s focus on domestic work begins to pay off
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. After several years of losses, a strategy pivot by Australia-based builder and developer Lendlease appears to be paying off. On Monday, the firm reported a statutory profit of $48 million Australian dollars ($30.46 million) for its first…
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Arlyn Is Considering Turning Her Dining Room Into A Playroom: 3 Options To Make It Work
The dining room in my previous home was *literally* the jewel box of that place. It was my showpiece, the room I loved to just sit in and look around. I was proud to host dinners and game nights there. I was grateful for a beautiful space like that when it became the impromptu home…
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Rugged Western Work Boots Built for You by Durango® Boots
Durango®’s best-selling Maverick XP™boots offer rugged durability and innovative safety features for unmatched comfort and protection on the job site or ranch. The multi-durometer slip, oil and heat-resistant outsole ensures both durability and flexibility, while the shock-absorbing midsole allows for all-day comfort. This style is available in steel toe, composite toe and soft toe styles,…
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Take a Spin in High-Tech Vehicles at Work Truck Week 2025 Ride & Drive
Get on-road experience in a wide range of commercial vehicles with the latest fuel, propulsion, and other advanced technology at Work Truck Week Ride & Drive. Held in downtown Indianapolis as part of Work Truck Week 2025, Ride & Drive is free and open to all event attendees on a first-come, first-served basis from 11 a.m. to…
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Love It Or Leave It: Should These Readers Replace A Piece Of Furniture They’re Struggling With Or Make It Work? Here’s What We Said…
Welcome to Love It or Leave It, a fun concept Jess and I cooked up earlier this month to satisfy both of my design loves: helping people to shop for specific pieces that will help improve the way their room functions, and brainstorming ways for readers to make something they already have work. We put…
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40+ Companies Exhibiting at Work Truck Week for First Time
NTEA has announced that many companies will be exhibiting at the 2025 Work Truck Week and many of those will be at the show for the first time. According to the NTEA: New commercial vehicle bodies, propulsion systems, and equipment are among the dozens of products, technology and services launching at Work Truck Week 2025. Attendees…
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How hard work helped this couple stay within budget on their house extension
Emily and partner Jack had ideas for building an extension as soon as they viewed their east London Victorian terrace. In fact, they sketched out some initial ideas on the back of a pub menu straight after they had visited the property. The house needed extensive renovation work, but that didn’t put them off as…
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Solving Construction’s Productivity Puzzle: Quickbase’s New Work Management Platform
Quickbase has launched the Quickbase Work Management Platform for Construction. It connects teams and streamlines projects from pre-construction to close out. The announcement took place at Procore Groundbreak on November 20, 2024. The platform includes pre-built “Pro App” solutions, AI-powered tools for insights and workflow automation, and access to mobile form capabilities for field teams.…