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Gongs for the quangocracy

Sir Peter Lauener, chair of the CITB Senior functionaries of Homes England, National Highways, the Building Safety Regulator, the Rail Standards Board, the Infrastructure &…

adminJune 16, 2025

Construction Professionals

Management buyout for East Kilbride engineer

Left to right are Alan Ferns, Scott MacPhail, Fergus Adams and Stuart HarrowDougall Baillie Associates (DBA) managing director Fergus Adams has sold up.DBA is now…

adminJune 16, 2025

Lifestyle

Nora Gomez on redefining retail with timeless appeal

Nora Gomez on stage with the WithIt Conference in Kansas City. At a glance: Nora Gomez of NGGrowth advocates “gen-less” retail strategies. In-store experience is…

adminJune 15, 2025

Lifestyle

Ikea celebrates 40 years as U.S. retailer

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — On June 12, 1985, Ikea opened its first store in the U.S. in Plymouth Meeting, Pa. When it first opened, it attracted…

adminJune 14, 2025

Commercial Construction

Latest Middle East escalation adds pressure to steel and aluminum costs

In an escalation overnight, Israel launched a missile barrage against key Iranian sites and military leaders. The immediate market reaction has been swift: oil prices jumped over…

adminJune 13, 2025

Lifestyle

West Coast represent! A look at our Western Retail Stars for 2025

Many of Home Accents Today’s Retail Stars are from the West Coast. Here’s a look at what makes them each unique. Absolutely Fabulous, Huntington Beach,…

adminJune 13, 2025

Lifestyle

Hooker Furnishings sharpens focus on cost savings as economic headwinds mount

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings is moving ahead with a multi-phase restructuring plan aimed at cutting $25 million in annual fixed costs by fiscal 2027,…

adminJune 13, 2025

Commercial Construction

Liberals under fire for rushing bill through Parliament to speed up resource projects

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is coming under fire for seeking to rush through a major piece of legislation that grants cabinet sweeping…

adminJune 13, 2025

Commercial Construction

Ford government obfuscated Greenbelt records through code words: commissioner

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government broke its legal, record-keeping obligations amid its now-reversed decision to open up parts of the protected Greenbelt lands…

adminJune 13, 2025

Lifestyle

Lightovation explores lighting wellness and design trends

Lightovation gets underway next Wednesday, June 18, and runs through Saturday, June 21. Three lighting companies are making their Lightovation debut, and host Dallas Market…

adminJune 13, 2025