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Facilities Management – The Smarter Choice for Businesses

Mick George Ltd discuss the benefits of facilities management for businesses, and the solution they provide. When we stereotype ‘the professional business’ in an idyllic...

Accessibility is a shared responsibility from the start

Ian Streets, of About Access discusses how the principles of good accessibility are imperative when designing for people with disabilities

Asbestos House Surveys – Asbestos doesn’t have to mean Check Mate

Mick George Ltd. discuss the need for regulators to make Asbestos house surveys compulsory when purchasing a property. As if the outright purchase of a...

How can we reduce the impact of flooding on properties?

Mary Dhonau, Chair of the Flood Protection Group at the PCA highlights the professional standards required to mitigate the impact of flooding

What do you need to look for when choosing a structural warranty?

With so many structural warranty companies to choose from, it can be difficult to find the right one. Q Assure Build Ltd’s Clare M Thomas provides insight

Documents suggest cladding on Grenfell Tower was changed to cheaper version

The BBC has revealed documents showing the cladding on Grenfell Tower was changed from zinc to a less fire resistant aluminium

Building regulations must change to prevent overheating deaths

The government is being urged to consider changes to building regulations to prevent overheating in homes and public buildings

Grenfell Tower inquest likely to be led by retired Court of Appeal judge

Grenfell Tower inquest likely to be led by retired Court of Appeal judge

Are you carrying out a major home improvement project? Is your home insured?

If you’re planning a renovation or extension project, making sure you have the right type of insurance is critical for your peace of mind Did...

Cladding on numerous tower blocks across the UK fail fire safety tests

The scope of the housing safety scandal continues to mount as more cladding is found to fall short of fire safety requirements

Designing and installing basement waterproofing systems

Peter Cox Ltd explain the amended ‘Standards for Waterproofing’ guidance and share the firm’s work installing basement waterproofing systems

Cladding used on Grenfell Tower may have been banned under UK building regulations

Two ministers have suggested the cladding used to renovate Grenfell Tower could have been prohibited under building regulations in the UK

Mick George Donation Station for Tower Victims

Following the unfortunate events in North Kensington yesterday, an appeal led by Heart radio has seen Cambridge businesses unite in support, requesting donations of...

ARCA certification for Mick George Ltd

  Since the launch of its ‘Environmental’ division earlier this year, Mick George Ltd and its contracting provision for all-encompassing Asbestos services has gone from...

Mick George Ltd recognised for commitment to improve the image of the industry

Mick George Ltd explains why embracing technology is something construction firms should do and shares how its new website is benefiting customers

New asbestos disease prevention partnership revealed

Mick George Ltd explains why embracing technology is something construction firms should do and shares how its new website is benefiting customers

Electrical contractors invited to contribute to public consultation

The NICEIC and ELECSA are asking electrical contractors to have their say on the 18th edition of the wiring regulations

Marketing agenda sees construction firm Mick George hit TV

Mick George Ltd explains why embracing technology is something construction firms should do and shares how its new website is benefiting customers

Light reflectance value – Grey areas give out more information than striking colours

Ian Streets, of About Access discusses how the principles of good accessibility are imperative when designing for people with disabilities

Corporate social responsibility: A lasting legacy on the local community

Mick George Ltd explains why embracing technology is something construction firms should do and shares how its new website is benefiting customers

Embracing technology provides construction customers a better service

Mick George Ltd explains why embracing technology is something construction firms should do and shares how its new website is benefiting customers

The ‘trucking’ best sponsors around

  The Bank holiday weekend brings about excitement for a whole host of reasons, but for the folk in Peterborough-and visitors from much further beyond-it’s...

Waterproofing conference will bring together a range of professionals

The second international structural waterproofing conference will focus on the themes of design, specification and best practice

Commercial waste can now bring value to businesses

Mick George Ltd explain how their new division is making commercial waste a commodity, rather than a costly inconvenience for businesses

Invasive Weed Control Group shares decades of experience with new video

A new video has been created by the Invasive Weed Control Group to provide insight into the major issues surrounding plants such as Japanese knotweed

Diversity impact assessment is still the best way to ensure “due regard”

Ian Streets, of About Access discusses how the principles of good accessibility are imperative when designing for people with disabilities

New waste Baler at Mick George’s recycling plant

Sorting waste the efficient way with the use of a new waste baler installation With business very much on the up, leading independent Waste Management...

Roofing guidance for spandrel panel construction published by TRA

The Trussed Rafter Association has issued new roofing guidance aimed at preventing poor spandrel panel construction by housebuilders

The UK has the smallest homes in Europe, says new research

An investigation by Sellhousefast.uk has revealed Britain’s homes are the smallest in Europe, measuring less than the regulatory minimum in some cases

Commons Select Committee highlights equality issues within the built environment

The Department for Communities and Local Government has been taken to task over equality of access to the public environment and accessible housing
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