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An Overview of Structural Thermal Breaks
Brief Alyson Hallander, a product engineer for Schöck North America, offers an overview of structural thermal breaks, including the ways they curtail heat transmission, their challenges they present and the solutions available. Hallander also provides insight into...
What Is the Best Material for an Outdoor Walkway?
Brief In many yards, walkways have a huge impact, both in terms of aesthetics and functionality. As Lyngso Garden outlines, there are a few considerations when selecting the ideal material for your outdoor walkway. Insight When it comes to the interior of your...
How to Manage an Eager Report Who’s Not Ready to Lead
Brief Leaders who have ambitious reports who are not yet qualified for promotion must manage both their expectations and those of their employees and offer honest feedback on where they're excelling and need improvement, writes Ed Batista. "While it's your...
What Is a Prefab Home?
Brief A prefab, or prefabricated, home is often an affordable alternative to a traditionally constructed home. See what experts have to say about this type of home. Insight You’ve heard of mobile homes, manufactured homes, and modular homes, but did you know...
What is a Hip Roof? The Pros and Cons of this Roof Type Explained
Brief Hip roofs are a hugely common sight in the UK. Here, we take a look at what they are, their pros and cons and how they can be converted or extended. Insight A hip roof is an excellent choice for all kinds of house styles, looking just as at home on a...
3 Steps to Creating an Internal Path for New Leaders
Brief Develop an internal pipeline for new leaders in your organization by looking for confident, responsible team members, providing a transparent process for advancement and giving them permission to voice their opinions and ideas, writes Rashan Dixon. "Current...
How to Move Forward, Lead after a Colleague’s Death
Brief The death of a colleague can be traumatic, especially for those in leadership positions. Educator Fred Ende, a curriculum and instructional services director in New York, explains that he could cope better following a recent loss by "welcoming the grief,"...
How to Create a Sense of Connection for Employees
Brief Leaders can create stronger connections within their companies by recognizing the value of employees and being willing to share their experiences with others, Michael Lee Stallard writes. "By engaging in the simple act of conversation, you will be developing...
Internet of Things: Sidewalks Collect Data on Infrastructure
Brief Digital dashboards embedded in sidewalks collect data used by Uncharted to create a city's digital twin. The data helps cities make decisions about their infrastructure and find more sustainable solutions to transportation and other infrastructure needs. ...