The complexities and sometimes confusions of sustainability in construction put specifiers in a daunting position, with even apparently responsible choices of material –including picking recycled aluminium – leaving a host of questions still to be answered.
The complexities and sometimes confusions of sustainability in construction put specifiers in a daunting position, with even apparently responsible choices of material –including picking recycled aluminium – leaving a host of questions still to be answered.
In a letter to the Defra Secretary, the EFRA Committee calls for reforms and greater Government leadership to encourage more investment into urban green infrastructure.
The Good Homes Alliance (GHA) has welcomed J3 Advisory as a new member and lead partner for GHA’s workstream on insurance and property funding to share insurance and funding expertise for new build homes.
Jon Munnery, an insolvency and company restructuring expert at UK Liquidators, outlines how small to medium (SME) construction businesses can manage their cash flow.
Understanding the intricacies of structural warranties is paramount for navigating the complexities of the real estate market effectively, as Build Warranty explores.
Universal Trade Frames, a specialist Spectus Systems fabricator and provider of high-quality PVC-U doors and windows to the trade, has renewed its membership with Secured by Design (SBD).
As the chancellor laid out the last budget of the financial year- and possibly the last before a general election- the UK construction industry has its say.
Dame Kate Barker CBE is to lead a new Commission into England’s housing shortage, with experts from the RTPI, Vistry Group and Society of Black Architects.
The second tunnel boring machine, named 'Elizabeth,' joins its predecessor 'Mary Ann' in the 24/7 tunnelling operation led by Balfour Beatty VINCI, pushing HS2's high-speed railway project another step closer to completion.
Premier Guarantee expands its awards program to recognise outstanding individuals in the industry, introducing the Site Manager of the Year category to celebrate excellence in leadership, workmanship, and technical expertise.
CLT Network has published its 2024 Community Land Trusts Manifesto, which enables community-led developments to account for at least 5% of UK housing development by 2029.
In the world of UK property, a vital but often neglected safeguard exists: retrospective building warranties. Build Warranty explores the significance of these warranties, providing essential cover for property owners, buyers, and lenders.
Assent delivers building control solutions on over 30,000 projects annually; our growing network of 60+ offices means that we are always within one hour of a site anywhere in England and Wales.
In this article, we talk to Iain Thomson, CEO of Assent, and Adam Melrose, director at Clarke Banks, about some of the issues affecting the world of building control and what the industry needs to do to tackle them head-on.
