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Make the most of brickwork and roofing masterclasses from the NHBC

Brickwork and roofing masterclasses

The NHBC is offering a variety of brickwork and roofing masterclasses in partnership with the HBF, ABC and NFRC across the UK.
ISG's contractor insolvency has left many reeling, Phil Caton discusses next steps for businesses

Navigating contractor’s insolvency: What subcontractors and businesses should do next following...

Phil Caton, of Aaron & Partners, looks at what businesses and subcontractors should do in the case of a contractor’s insolvency.
Third-party service interruptions have the potential to be devastating to businesses

Protecting your business from interruptions due to third-party service

Scott Williams, director at Clarke Williams Ltd, discusses the risks with third-party connection services and what can happen if they go down.
Abbey Protect have advised Secured by Design DOCO's

Abbey Protect host DOCO awareness day

World leading manufacturer of Securablinds® Abbey Protect have hosted an awareness day for Police Designing Out Crime Officers (DOCOs).
Sustainability in Manchester will be key to its future sustainability

Arup study raises concerns about sustainability in Manchester development

A study by Arup has shown that sustainability in Manchester is a 'particular concern' and may be a shortcoming.
The University of Warwick is set to invest £700m into their campus

University of Warwick unveils £700m campus expansion

The University of Warwick has revealed plans for a £700m campus expansion as a part of their Connect Programme.
Homes in East Belfast, Northern Ireland, the building of which the new CIS report says is slowing significantly in 2024

New CIS report shows NI housing crisis not slowing

A new CIS report has shown that Northern Ireland housebuilding has slowed throughout 2024 with "infrastructure bottlenecks" the cause.
Keltbray Infrastructure Services has completed its acquisition of National Rail approved contractor Linbrook Services, gaining 140 staff along with the rail business's £500m work pipeline

Keltbray Infrastructure Services completes acquisition of £500m rail business

Keltbray Infrastructure Services has completed its acquisition of National Rail approved contractor Linbrook Services, gaining 140 staff along with the rail business's £500m work pipeline.
The burnt-out remains of the Grenfell tower behind the Ivory spire, the ultimate cause of the CIAT briefing

CIAT briefing: makes recommendations for architects post-Grenfell

A CIAT briefing has been published, outlining recommendations for best practices for professionals in architectural technology after Grenfell.
Passive fire safety may not be being taken seriously enough by the public

Passive fire protection: Out of sight, out of mind?

Kirk Smith of Allegion UK reviews the attitudes towards passive fire protection in public-facing buildings.
CONTAINEX offers storage solutions that can be tailored to your project- with customisable modules and affordable options for long-term hire

Robust – durable – flexible: CONTAINEX storage solutions for your construction...

CONTAINEX offers a variety of storage solutions that can be tailored to your project- with customisable modules and more affordable options for long-term hire.
David Butters of E.ON Drive explores the importance of EV charging infrastructure in the construction sector, highlighting its role in sustainability, efficiency, cost savings and compliance with regulations

The importance of EV charging infrastructure in the construction sector

David Butters of E.ON Drive explores the importance of EV charging infrastructure in the construction sector, highlighting its role in sustainability, efficiency, cost savings and compliance with regulations.
Fibre optic monitors could detect issues in infrastructure

Research being done into using fibre optic monitors to monitor infrastructure

Aston University researchers are exploring the possibility of utilising fibre optic monitors to monitor infrastructure and natural hazards.
Full adoption of CAP could see most construction equipment being fully automated

CAP could save the UK construction industry billions, say Costain

Connected and Autonomous Plant (CAP) could save the construction industry billions according to the latest Costain report.
Big Carl, the world's largest crane, lifting the final liner ring for Hinckley Point C

[VIDEO] World’s largest crane lifts final ring at Hinkley Point C

The final steel liner ring for Hinkley Point C has been lifted by Big Carl, the world's largest crane at 250m tall.
The famous Poolbeg chimneys, an icon in the region that is set to receive sustainable heat

COWI appointed to help bring sustainable heat to Dublin Docklands

The RPS Group has appointed COWI to assist in delivering sustainable heat to homes and buildings in Dublin's Docklands.
Heathrow airport is financially backing the construction sector climate guide

First construction sector climate guide to be produced

The first construction sector climate guide is to be produced, allowing for guided management of climate change risks in land development.
Part of Newforma's Essential Strategies to Protect Your Construction Profit Margins series, this section focuses on effective tactics to avoid profit erosion and manage costs via document control

Maximising construction profit margins with document control software

Part of Newforma's Essential Strategies to Protect Your Construction Profit Margins series, this section focuses on effective tactics to avoid profit erosion and manage costs via document control.
New apprenticeship funding plans could remove value for older apprentices

UVAC warns against apprenticeship funding plans

UVAC have issued a statement warning that the new apprenticeship funding plans are dangerous for the industry.
The new industrial strategy doe snot mention construction

Construction industry reacts to new industrial strategy

Yesterday the new industrial strategy was announced with no mention of construction. Today, industry experts share their opinion.
The view over the Thames from East London, the region that the new town in East London will be built

Plans submitted for large new town in East London

Plans have been submitted for a new town in East London, along the Thames bank, and backed by the London mayor, Sadiq Khan.
This October, FSi Promat will launch a reformulated version of its PyroPro HPE sealant to support healthier working practices in the construction industry

Updated HPE sealant from FSi Promat to support healthier work environment

This October, FSi Promat will launch a reformulated version of its PyroPro HPE sealant to support healthier working practices in the construction industry.
After Women into Construction's shock closure, how else we can overcome the barriers to greater diversity and inclusion in construction

Building diversity and inclusion in construction

Following the shock closure of Women into Construction, Neela Ahmed of E1 asks what next for addressing the barriers to greater diversity and inclusion in construction.
One Hardman Boulevard, Manchester's largest office building

Manchester’s largest office building to be revamped

Manchester's largest office building is set to be revitalised as a part of a project centred on sustainability.
One of the largest manufacturers of energy efficient windows and doors in Europe, Munster Joinery, have renewed their membership with the police Secured by Design (SBD) initiative

Munster Joinery renew SBD membership

One of the largest manufacturers of energy efficient windows and doors in Europe, Munster Joinery, have renewed their membership with the police Secured by Design (SBD) initiative.
Quelfire has announced that they will be moving to new premises in Wardle, Cheshire, in later October 2024

Quelfire moves premises to new Cheshire location

Quelfire has announced that they will be moving to new premises in Wardle, Cheshire, in later October 2024.