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At 2000 m Altitude, Only a Bobcat Can Lead the Way
Nestled high in the mountains, Chez Gaston is a true family institution located between Savoie and Haute-Savoie, in the French Alps near Mont Blanc....
Weak controls and oversight blamed for faulty home installations under energy efficiency scheme
98% of homes with external wall insulation installed under the government’s ECO scheme require work to correct major issues that will cause problems such...
Early arrears action key to agency growth as eviction reform looms – Reapit
As the Renters’ Rights Bill nears Royal Assent, leading technology provider Reapit urges letting agents to act early on arrears to grow their agency,...
Grant Westfield gains independent accreditation to meet new NHBC regulations
Wall panel manufacturer leads the way as waterproofing standards tighten in new-build bathrooms.
Grant Westfield has secured independent accreditation from Sintef for both its Multipanel...
Hurst Transport Services and AssetGo make digital onboarding easy for TFS Express
TFS Express Logistics has successfully digitalised its fleet compliance processes using Hurst Transport Services and AssetGo, with the onboarding described as straightforward and virtually...
European construction industry faces 5,500 productive hours lost per team each year
‘Powering-up Productivity’ whitepaper highlights equipment investment as key driver for industry transformation
A new report from industry-leading manufacturer of power tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, accessories, hand tools,...
Construction team take part in suicide research to help others across industry
A TEAM of construction workers are taking part in suicide research to help others in the industry across the UK.
With construction among the industries...
MCHALE METSO OPERATIONS IN IRELAND & UK NOW ‘IN-STEP’
With their appointment as Metso distributors in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and UK markets now fully operational – with headquarters in Tamworth and Edinburgh added...
Chadwicks Group Partners with Elephant in the Room to Shine a Light on Mental...
Unique Elephant Sculptures to Tour Chadwicks Branches Ahead of World Mental Health Day
Chadwicks Group, Ireland’s leading builders’ merchant, has announced a partnership with global...
Dame Prue Leith CBE to headline 2026 IoD NI Women’s Leadership Conference
Great British Bake Off host confirmed for event to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Renowned restaurateur, food writer, entrepreneur and television presenter, Dame Prue Leith CBE,...
HirePro: All-In-One Hire Management Software Launches for the Modular Building Sector
A new software system designed specifically for the modular and portable building sector has officially launched. HirePro gives modular hire companies a central platform to manage their building...
NEW DATA REVEALS UK VAN MODELS WITH THE HIGHEST AVERAGE REPAIR COSTS
New research reveals which vans cost drivers the most to fix, analysing average repair bills for engines, suspension, brakes and other key systems, while...
59% Increase in First Time Buyers Summer 2025
Summer of 2025 saw a 59% increase in first-time buyers getting on the property ladder compared to the same period in 2024, according to a report by Compare My...
World Mental Health Day – “Wellness Is the Number One Employee Priority for Office...
New data from OSiT shows that 58% of tenants across the company’s five Zone 1 London offices prioritise wellness as the most important aspect...
Plans for new homes surge by two-thirds in a year
Planning Portal, the digital platform through which more than 95% of planning applications in England are submitted, has recorded a surge in the number...
House prices in NI continue to rise but at a more modest rate than...
RICS Residential Market Survey NI – September 2025
House prices in Northern Ireland continued to rise through the third quarter of 2025, but at a...
NI FIRMS USING AI STRATEGICALLY ARE SEEING SIGNIFICANT RESULTS, RESEARCH REVEALS
New study by GCD Technologies and IOD sheds light on how NI companies are adopting AI
19% of NI firms say they are currently formally...
MILWAUKEE® M18™ Brushless High Speed Blower
M18™ Brushless High Speed Blower, a new addition to their growing lineup of job site clean-up solutions. Engineered to meet the demands of remodelers, carpenters,...
Grid connections: why developers should choose their IDNO — not just leave it to...
Developers often assume their contractor or ICP will handle grid connections. But with 65% still unaware they can choose their own Independent Distribution Network...
Lightning fast ValPal Pro calls portal leads ‘in just a few seconds’
ValPal Pro has announced a new integration to give agents the competitive edge when responding to seller leads from the major portals.
When a homeowner...
