A fresh and newly renovated bathroom can quickly turn your office into a relaxed ambience. It is also one of the easiest and most affordable ways to upgrade the look of your workspace and boost your professional image. Remember, both employees and visitors need to feel comfortable there. Having an attractive bathroom can also reflect the attention you pay to various aspects of your business and...
6 Factors to Consider When Choosing an Electrician
No home can call itself modern without incorporating electricity. And yet, it’s only a matter of time before an electrical-related failure will happen. Thankfully, there’s always an electrician in Durham to help you fix your problems. However, how do you find the right electrician? Well, that’s what this article is all about. Licensing and Certification Perhaps the most...
The Average Home Now Costs Over £265,000: Is the British Housing Boom Sustainable?
Recent news stories suggest that the British housing boom is reaching record levels, with a 14.3% increase in prices in March this year marking the fastest rate of growth in the UK housing market since 2004. The UK isn’t unique in this situation, as the US and several other countries are also undergoing sharp increases in their housing markets, but is it sustainable? The Latest Figures According...
Things to Consider When Choosing Your Blinds
Blinds are one of the most popular options for several reasons when it comes to window dressings. Blinds are versatile, and there are many different styles to choose from. They also come in all materials, from metal and vinyl to natural wood. Blinds can be customized to your home as well as your style tastes. There’s no question that they’re a practical choice, but if you don’t...
HOW DO YOU DISPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION HOME WASTE?
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, once posited that “this growing mountain of garbage and thrash represents not only an attitude of indifference towards valuable natural resources, but also a serious economic and public health problem.” The rate at which the environment has been made hazardous due to improper waste management is an issue of serious concern. According to an...
North East architects Apto takes up office space in Stockton
Adrian Williams, founder of architectural firm Apto design, has taken his first-ever office space, expanding his firm to taking up space at Odyssey Systems’ Preston Farm business centre in Stockton. Offering a full architectural service from initial feasibility through to obtaining Planning Permission, Building Regulations approvals and Project Management, Darlington businessman Adrian says Apto...
SNIPEF SECURES CSIC GRANT FUNDING TO WORK WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH AND ENERGY SAVING TRUST TO RESEARCH BARRIERS IN THE ‘GREEN’ SUPPLY CHAIN
The Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation has once again demonstrated its commitment to innovation by securing valuable funding for research into the way the industry progresses towards a net zero society. SNIPEF has accessed funding through the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and will act as lead partner, with The University of Edinburgh and Energy Saving...
ENGIE JOINS MIDLAND METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL PROJECT
Leading energy and services specialist, ENGIE, is playing a key role in developing the new £475 million Midland Metropolitan Hospital in Smethwick in the West Midlands. Work will now re-commence following two years of delays due to the collapse of Carillion, with the project now set to be completed by Balfour Beatty. Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, which will run Midland Met, said that...
CIVILS CONTRACTOR CRUMMOCK COLLAPSES
Civil engineering contractor Crummock has collapsed with the loss of nearly 300 jobs. Matt Henderson and Donald McNaught at Johnston Carmichael have been appointed as joint receivers for a trio of companies that form the group. They are now dealing with the receiverships of Crummock (Scotland) Ltd, Crummock Holdings Ltd and Crummock Ltd. The privately-owned contractor ceased trading today and 287...
BLUEBEAM LAUNCHES INTERNATIONAL AD CAMPAIGN WITH REED WORDS AND SOMEONE
Brand writing agency Reed Words and global creative agency SomeOne have created a major international advertising campaign for Bluebeam Revu – the leading software for the architecture, engineering and construction industries. Building on US success Bluebeam Revu lets construction project partners markup, track and collaborate on the same PDF plan. From anywhere, and in real time. With...