Reimagining legionella risk management with IoT
By harnessing the power of IoT and automation, alongside the use of low power sensory devices and powerful network connectivity, monitoring the water outlet and sentinel temperatures within the pipes of water systems can be streamlined, offering benefits for health and safety, compliance and the bottom line. Gareth Mitchell, UK partner manager, Heliot, and Richard Braid, managing director, Cistermiser explain.
ABC’s Social Housing Warranty is tailored for the social housing sector
The new social housing warranty from ABC+ Warranty will safeguard your social housing scheme.
What extent of retrofitting work is needed in the social housing...
A new report by law firm Shakespeare Martineau has uncovered a significant gap between social housing tenants’ desire to retrofit their homes and their ability to make those improvements. Louise Drew, partner and head of building communities, looks at the key findings.
Frictionless design- smooth for some, but not for all
About Access's Ian Streets explores the frictionless design trend sweeping retail and how some automated services risk excluding those who require additional assistance
Fleet insurance: policy excess levels are on the rise
The construction sector is witnessing a surge in policy excesses within the fleet insurance market, with basic excess levels moving higher, often exceeding £500. In this article, Tysers explores how to get the best value and reduce premium costs.
Consultation opens for UK’s first LGBTQ+ retirement home
Great Places has launched a public consultation on proposals for the UK's first LGBTQ+ retirement home, based in south Manchester.
December construction output records highest level in four months
The UK December construction output showed a continued decline in UK construction activity, but the rate of decrease slowed down compared to the previous months.
Average UK house prices trend upwards for third month in a...
Average UK house prices rose by +1.1% in December 2023, according to the Halifax House Price Index, with the typical home now costing £287,105.
Why all construction projects should be aware of the 10th Joint...
Amendments to the Fire Protection Association’s Joint Code of Practice highlight several topical areas of risk that construction projects must assess and remove. Sadie Rice, an associate in Gateley Legal’s Regulatory & Business Defence team, discusses the amendments and what construction project stakeholders should do next.
Manufacturing, digital twins and the undeniable profitability of accuracy
Jon Butler, head of digital engineering at Murphy Geospatial, looks at the role of digital twins in the manufacturing sector and the importance of good data foundations.
2024 construction predictions: where is the industry headed?
Net zero, the skills shortage, RAAC, extreme weather, infrastructure opportunities and tool theft- there's plenty to watch out for in construction in 2024.
Understanding conversion and renovation warranties – Brought to you by BW...
In this article, Build Warranty® explores how you can safeguard investments and guarantee structural integrity with conversion and renovation warranties.
First Actis CPD on Part L announced for LABC’s East Midlands...
The virtual Part L CPD event, from Actis and LABC's other partners, will take place on Wednesday 24 January between noon and 2pm.
NBS’ Digital Construction Report shows rising use of emerging tech
Over a quarter of those surveyed believe the construction industry is performing well, according to the NBS' 2023 Digital Construction Report.
Government unveils plan to boost energy efficiency in historic homes
New plans have been published by the government to remove barriers and drive energy efficiency in historic homes.
Significant share of £4.2bn UK Housing Infrastructure Fund unspent
According to reports, just £1.3bn of the UK Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) has been spent more than six years after its launch.
Construction leaders collaborate on eco-friendly demonstration wall
Willmott Dixon, FACE Brickwork and others have joined forces to highlight eco-friendly building materials with a demonstration wall.
Surge in Housing Ombudsman complaints underscores urgency in meeting resident expectations
A rise in Housing Ombudsman complaints shows how vital it is to meet residents’ expectations quickly, says Civica’s Helen Rogers.
Construction firms are at high risk of cyber attacks: What you...
In this article, Tysers explains how cyber attacks pose significant operational risks in the construction industry, causing business disruptions and delays.
Nationwide Platforms fined £900,000 after man crushed to death
Nationwide Platforms, a powered access services and training provider, has been fined after a father-of-two was crushed to death in 2021.
Willmott Dixon announces strategic leadership changes
Willmott Dixon is making strategic leadership changes to its main board from the beginning of 2024, following the retirement of Colin Enticknap as the company’s executive chairman at the end of 2023.
Six new board members join ECITB for 2024
Six new members to the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) have been appointed by education secretary Gillian Keegan MP.
Cyber-physical infrastructure: Towards a more digital built environment
Cyber-physical infrastructure aims to build on the UK’s strengths in technologies such as AI, digital twins and robotics to help create a more digital built environment and address key challenges such as tackling climate change and supporting sustainable growth. Dan Rossiter FCIAT of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists takes a look.
Accelerating digital transformation in 2024
nima – formerly the UK BIM Alliance – wants to help UK businesses deliver a strong return on their investments by accelerating digital transformation in 2024, says Paul Wilkinson.
Materials procurement: How a new approach can transform the sustainability of...
The Build Chain explain how a new approach to materials procurement can help to reduce carbon emissions in the construction industry
Permission given for temporary RAAC classrooms to stay for up to...
Temporary classrooms installed in place of RAAC-affected buildings in Bradford have been given permission to stay for up to two years.