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Subsidence: New developments in identification, investigation and solutions

New guidance from the Institution of Structural Engineers examines the challenges presented by subsidence. John Patch, chair of the IStructE’s Subsidence Taskgroup explains why better cross-sector collaboration is needed to tackle this costly problem.

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CSIC aims to tackle indoor air quality through innovation

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is urging Scottish construction businesses to tackle ‘sick building syndrome’ by improving the quality of air inside our buildings

Heras launches new bi-fold gate range – providing expert perimeter protection

Heras has launched it's new bi-fold gate range for high traffic environments where security and perimeter protection is paramount

Heras delivers high security entrance control to protect financial data center

Heras discuss the implementation of high security entrance control products for Vocalink - security to deter, delay and detect unwanted intrusion

Opinion: Why we must get behind the Hackitt Review’s call for change

Paul Everall, chief exec of LABC gives his response to claims made by Paul Wilkins of the ACAI that the Hackitt Review was wrong to call for approved inspectors to be excluded from inspecting high-rise residential blocks

Advantage code of practice approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute

Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) is now a fully approved code sponsor after completing the CTSI Consumer Codes Approval Scheme (CCAS) process, offering a new level of customer protection and trade accreditation for customers

Putting effective ventilation in the spotlight

Dave Cook, chair of the Property Care Association’s Residential Ventilation Group, sets out the trade body’s work in highlighting the issue of effective ventilation and its relevance to the construction and property sectors.

The use of admixtures to waterproof concrete: Part 3

In the third of a series of articles, James McDonald of Cementaid examines the factors behind concrete corrosion and how it can be avoided.

The varying costs of maintaining and operating buildings of different functions

BCIS discuss maintaining and operating buildings and how the costs can vary depending upon the functionality of the building's occupancy.  

BBA works to provide a safe space for whistleblowers

Whistleblowers play an essential role in exposing malpractice and failings in the construction industry, yet the complex legal arrangements surrounding their protection deters some from coming forward. The British Board of Agrement is working to create a more coordinated approach to ensure serious concerns are properly addressed

The Hackitt Review: Where it went wrong on approved inspectors

The Hackitt Review made a number of recommendations that will improve safety throughout the lifetime of a building. However, argues Paul Wilkins, it got it wrong on the role of private approved inspectors

The value of good acoustics in housebuilding

Excessive noise is not just an irritant – it can have a real impact on our quality of life, health and wellbeing. David Garritt, a member of the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC), signposts professionals in the housebuilding sector to some of the ways acoustics can help mitigate the issue

Advantage AHCI’s guide to retrospective insurance

In this guide, Advantage (AHCI) will be walking you through what retrospective structural defects insurance means for you and your home, and how you can go about obtaining a warranty for yourself.

Underfloor air conditioning services upgrade for The Bond Works

AET Flexible Space discuss their upgrade to underfloor air conditioning at the Farringdon Road address in the Clerkenwell area of London.

Grenfell: The British Safety Council voices its concerns in response to the Hackitt Review

David Parr, policy and technical director at the British Safety Council, examines the final recommendations of the Hackitt Review into fire safety and building regulations

Construction Industry Council responds to Hackitt reforms

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has published its response to Dame Judith Hackitt’s ‘Building a Safer Future’ report, commissioned by government following the Grenfell Tower fire

PCA takes action to keep vital protection chemicals in safe hands

A national trade body is taking pre-emptive action to help secure access to vital products used in the protection and preservation of UK buildings

Feeling at home: How do we design dementia-friendly environments?

The Centre for Accessible Environments examines some of the key considerations in creating inclusive designs for people living with dementia

Research reveals most desired retirement property features

Savoy Stewart analysed findings to find out the most desirable retirement property features and facilities older generations would pay more for.

New build home insurance policies at risk after the collapse of insurance firm Alpha

The collapse of Alpha in May meant structural warranty policies with the company ended immediately. Advantage offers advice on how to ensure vital cover is maintained

Doc M packs – When an accessible convenience is neither accessible nor convenient

Ian Streets of About Access discusses Document M and the issues with substandard Doc M packs, as well as where the designer sometimes knows best.

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