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How to Avoid Bad Meetings and Unnecessary Tasks
Brief This guide offers advice on deferring or declining unnecessary meetings, as well as a variation on the Eisenhower Matrix to spur focused decision-making -- all in the pursuit of better productivity. "People who think that you are available all the time will...
6 Things to Remember when having Hard Conversations
Brief Conversations with employees about disruptive behavior should be timely, highlight specific actions you have observed and focus on what the person can do differently in the future, writes MGR360 CEO Alicia Thrasher. If the encounter becomes tense, Thrasher...
Painting Over Wallpaper: Is it a Good Idea?
Brief Painting over wallpaper is a quick solution when stripping it back is not an option. Our expert offers his top tips to get the best results for your walls. Insight Painting over wallpaper is a quick solution for refreshing your walls, especially if...
Transforming Home Construction With Robotics
Brief Mighty Buildings is an Oakland, CA based 3D printed home construction company that is transforming home construction with robotics, materials innovation, and a vision for addressing the dual crises of housing availability and climate. Insight The...
Turning Concrete into a Sustainable Building Material
Brief According to data from the United Nations Environment Programme, the production of concrete is the source of 8 per cent of humanity’s carbon dioxide emissions. If the global concrete industry were a country, it would be the third-largest carbon dioxide emitter,...
What are the Top Benefits of Steel Buildings?
Brief Steel is one of the most durable materials in the construction industry. So, if you want to build a structure that lasts through even the toughest of all weather conditions, steel buildings are the way to go.In this article, you’ll come across on-point...
Four Renovation Mistakes That Decrease Home Value
Brief Making home renovations that won't increase your house's resale value can be both a waste of money and time. Even worse, there are some improvement mistakes that deplete the value of your home. We tapped Home Expert Bailey Carson, at Angi to share which home...
Overview: The Potential, Challenges of Polymer Concrete
Brief Adding materials such as polymers and carbon fibers to concrete to increase bond strength has the potential reshape the construction industry, writes Olivia Hudson, a recent graduate of RMIT University. However, increased adoption of polymers and carbon fibers...
11 Ways to Reduce the Cost of Your Extension in 2022
Brief With labour and material prices at a high, it's never been more important to rein in the cost of your extension project. We ask the experts for their advice. Insight If you're planning an extension for next year, you may be approaching it with some...