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Beautiful buildings are a sight to behold, but there’s no sense in having an exquisite build that doesn’t keep its occupants comfortable. The primary purpose of a building is, of course, to be used by people after all. Therefore, temperature control is one of the most crucial aspects of building design. A controlled inner climate can be achieved and supported in part by architectural decisions. But it’s not a one-design-fits-all scenario. In this article, we’re exploring the different methods deployed by architects to...

The demand for construction workers is increasing and the construction industry board predicted in 2016 that 230,000 jobs would be created within the course of five year.  The productivity in the industry has yet remained flat since 1995. One of the problem has been from hiring under-skilled workers. with so many roles to fill and construction skills in such high demand, how can you attract the talented workers you need for your next refurbishment and shopfitting project? Tackling the UK talent crisis Employers often look overseas...

If you’re like many business owners and leaders, you probably spend a considerable amount of time on the golf course. For Zachary Creed of Oakville, golf is business. A golfer, golf instructor and entrepreneur, Zack Creed got his first taste of the sport when he served as captain of the golfing team at his high school in New Jersey. After graduation he studied Professional Golf Management and recreation management at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, where in 2009 he was named Player of the Year and completed internships at...

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How do you measure the vibrancy of a city? Is new development the yardstick or great neighbors? Residents of Hamilton, Ontario have debated this topic frequently over the last few years as the city has undergone a dramatic renaissance. For writer Stuart Berman, it’s this: “Since moving to Hamilton, I’ve been amazed by the random acts of kindness I encounter on a daily basis: the strangers who routinely say hi on the street, the people who stop to hold a door open for you even if you’re 20 paces away.” Berman finds Hamilton’s...

Is Liverpool on your list of potential universities? If so, you have chosen well, as it has actually been voted as one of the best places for young people to live in the UK. If this is not enough to sway you, then you should take a look at these top reasons why Liverpool is the best student city. Affordable living More than likely, you will have already started researching your top three university choices to find out where you can afford to live. Although you will be aided by your student loan, some cities in the UK are actually...

The UK is officially a nation of tech lovers – that’s according to Google’s Car Purchasing Process UK report. Whether it’s upgrading to a new phone every couple of years, or swapping out our old TV’s, Brits love to stay up to date with the latest tech trends. It shouldn’t come as a surprise then, that according to the Car Purchasing Process UK report by Google, 51% of Brits plan to purchase a new vehicle in the next two years. Of these, 38% plan to buy a used car, with 62% opting for a brand new one. Here, we’ve enlisted...

Like a good coach, effective managers can see their employees from both a professional and personal point-of-view.  They are able to ask themselves, What is this person’s strongest attributes and skills? What do they excel at the most? What are their goals and aspirations? Effective leadership goes far beyond understanding an employee based off of their performance review.  It requires having real conversations and getting to know them on a more personal level.  When it comes to cultivating a work culture that places...

It’s no secret that millennials want to make a difference.  To young people, social issue engagement is instilled in their very identities. They want to give their time, money and skills to the causes and organizations they’re passionate about, and they want to feel that their participation is making a difference. At the same time, millennial involvement today looks very different from the participation of past generations. Derrick Feldman, President of Achieve Agency, speaks to this, saying: “Millennial engagement...

Traditionally, hotels would’ve been the first thing that came to mind when it came to organising accommodation for your trip away. But with the advancements in modern technology revolutionising the way we approach staying abroad, the hotel industry has suffered a small wound as a result of the rising competition. Hotels and hospitality Although choosing whether to opt for a hotel or a homestay is entirely down to the preferences of the individual, let’s firstly go through some of the advantages hotels bring us that an Airbnb...

Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel&Towers Before we book a trip away, many of us like to scour around online  According to TripAdvisor’s Path to Purchase report: 33% of people around the world visit travel sites 74% of hotel purchasers check TripAdvisor Just how important star ratings are in the modern world of hospitality is a question that must be asked as so many of us read and check online reviews. Do people still value them, or are they deemed less important than the words of a (purportedly) real guest experience? In this article,...