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ICW: Partnerships built on trust

In the dynamic world of property development, a builder’s reputation is one of their most valuable assets. Today’s homebuyers expect more than just high-quality design and materials; they demand long-term peace of mind. For developers, navigating construction, finance and risk management requires not just a clear strategy but reliable partners.

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A holistic approach to energy assessments

John Edwards, Trustee of the IHBC argues for an intelligent and holistic approach to energy assessments that have a positive impact on the sustainability...

The structural warranty safety net

Andrew MacLeod, Partner at Robin Simon outlines how the structural warranty provides a safety net for our most valuable assets… Mortgage lenders require newly built...

CDM2015 & the homeowner

Louise Hosking, Director at Hosking Associates Ltd sheds light on how CDM2015 affects the homeowner and what they need to do to remain compliant… The...

PROFILE: CDM 2015 – Don’t be a busy fool

SME builders worried about the revised Construction Design Management (CDM) 2015 regulations are being advised to use HBXL’s Health & Safety Xpert software to...

PROFILE: Health and safety training

Over 25 years providing effective and efficient health and safety advice and training to the construction industry and others… Callsafe Services Limited has been providing...

The Principal Designer Role in Practice

The deadline for the CDM 2015 changeover has arrived. With many designers still uncertain about the role of Principal Designer, Acoura is keen to...

Who did you say could be the Principle Designer?

Andrew Leslie, Technical and Standards Manager at The Association for Project Safety provides clear guidelines as to who can be the Principal Designer to...

Occupational cancers under the spotlight

Robert Biggs, Scheme Ambassador and Former Chair for the Considerate Constructors Scheme discusses how the industry can help to safeguard its workforce against occupational...

The Fire Industry Association – meeting the challenges

The Fire Industry Association outline how their new CEO, Ian Moore, will deliver the strategy set by the Association’s Board of Directors… The Fire Industry...

The challenging risks of asbestos in brownfield sites

Alec Hales, contaminated land specialist at Lucion Environmental, examines the responsibilities associated with reducing asbestos risk on brownfield sites… The detection of asbestos in soil...

What does the Construction Products Regulation mean?

Kevin Frewin, Technical Development Manager, BSI Assurance explains what CE marking is and what it means in relation to the Construction Products Regulation… Although manufacturers...

PROFILE: Taking the Building Regulations Online

The team at SpecifiedBy recently converted the Building Regulations Approved Documents for England & Wales into web format. Founder Darren Lester talks through some...

NHBC Building Control – celebrating 30 years

As NHBC celebrates its 30th anniversary, Diane Marshall, Head of Technical Services, looks back over the last 30 years, and how the changes implemented...

PROFILE: 10 Decades Worth of Experience

Salus (Building Control and Fire Safety Consultants) Ltd founded in 2002 is licenced by the Construction Industry Council as a Corporate Approved Inspector throughout...

Building control on the political agenda

Paul Wilkins, Chair of the ACAI provides an update to the latest developments within building control and the role of Approved Inspectors in this...

PBC Today October 2015 Introduction by Steve Evans

Steve Evans BSc (Hons) MBA C.Build.E FCABE Senior Area Technical Manager National House Building Council (NHBC) Tell me, did you feel different when you woke up on...

BIM and the future of architectural design

2016 is fast approaching and the year of mandated BIM is soon to begin, however the world of BIM is still in flux, the...

First 12 months sees widespread use of NBS BIM Object Standard

It’s just over a year since the NBS launched its BIM Object Standard. The first of its kind in the world, the Standard defines...

Architects – The custodians of our built heritage?

Kester Harvey, Commercial Director of The Rooflight Company details the pressures and responsibilities architects face when it comes to the specification of products and...

Construction activity increases after slump

New figures have revealed the construction sector saw growth after a slump during the summer months… Figures from industry analysts Glenigan have revealed construction activity...

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