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Planning permission has been granted for an application submitted by Peel L&P and Your Housing Group (YHG) for the development of Patagonia Place, a 31 storey residential development at Liverpool Waters. The development will consist of 278 homes and marks the fifth residential development at Princes Dock, one of five neighbourhoods at the £5 billion waterfront development. Liverpool Waters is transforming 60 hectares of historic docklands and is the biggest single regeneration project in the history of Liverpool and one of the largest in Europe. The development offers 2,000,000 sq.m of floorspace which will include 9,000 residential homes, 315,000 sq.m. of business space and 53,000 sq.m. of hotel and conference facilities. The waterfront project will also be the home to a new cruise liner terminal and hotel as well…

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7 Best Exterior Construction MaterialsThey say you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and when you have visitors to your home, the siding does this for you. Exterior construction material trends have changed dramatically over the decades, and adding a new facade can make a huge difference in your house’s curb appeal. Here are some of the best choices out there for all kinds…

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5 Things You Need to Know About Carpet Tiles

Before you decide whether or not carpet tiles are right for you and your home, you need to know important things about it first. First, it’s important to realize the fact that this type of flooring can be both durable and beautiful at the same time. This article will help you understand why you should consider using this type of flooring in…

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Speedy screeds: 72-hour turnaround to deliver new operating theatresAs part of a large scale refurbishment programme, the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has upgraded the operating theatres at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.

The trust wanted to completely overhaul parts of the hospital to make space for new, state-of-the-art operating facilities. The complex renovation work…

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A World First for Construction As Aggregate Industries’ Parent Company LafargeHolcim Commits To Net Zero PledgeReflecting its commitment to taking concrete action on climate change, LafargeHolcim, the parent company behind Aggregate Industries, has become the world’s first building materials supplier to commit to hitting net zero emissions by 2050.

The significant announcement…

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Choosing a Perfect Office Fit OutWhether your team has grown or you’re simply moving to another location, you’ve decided to have an office fit out. Congrats, this is a big decision. But it’s only the beginning of the process.

Next, you’ve got to consider what functionalities you need, what could make your employees more productive, and, most importantly, the size of…

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10 Ways to Create a More Energy-Efficient HomeEnergy-efficiency is a major concern for homeowners, businesses, and governments alike. The UK government’s ambition to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 is being worked toward via a raft of initiatives. In Wales, the Innovative Housing Programme recently granted £9.5 million to retrofit 1,000 homes owned by social landlords and…

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How to Maximize Environmental Efficiency in Residential ConstructionYoung, attractive housewife makes the replacement of the used LED light bulb in the chandelier in the room

For homeowners, energy costs remain a source of significant concern. A lack of efficiency in energy consumption is not only bad for the environment, it can become a creeping cost factor that increases over t…

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10 Worst Construction Pitfalls to AvoidMistakes made at any point during a construction project can have significant impacts. Some, however, can be much more severe than others and may result in a project going over its estimate or failing altogether. Fortunately, if you know common construction mistakes, you can more effectively anticipate and avoid them.

These are 10 of the worst…

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Reasons to Buy Used Forklifts for the Construction IndustryThe construction industry is full of heavy work, that is for sure. It is also prone to accidents that can result in damaged equipment. With equipment in the construction industry being so highly priced, it is no wonder builders and other tradesmen dread buying new. This is especially the case with forklifts which, when buying new, can…

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