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Tru7 Group has released footage of the M25 orbital bridge demolition, which reopened eight hours ahead of schedule 

[VIDEO] Behind-the-scenes video of M25 orbital bridge demolition released

Tru7 Group has released footage of the M25 orbital bridge demolition, which reopened eight hours ahead of schedule.
Procurement and people were on the agenda at the recent UK Infrastructure Show (UKIS), held at the NEC in Birmingham on Tuesday 12th March

Utilising technology as a way to retrain and recruit at the...

Procurement and people were on the agenda at the recent UK Infrastructure Show (UKIS), held at the NEC in Birmingham on Tuesday 12th March.
smoke rises up towards a second floor in a two two storey house . Upstairs we can see a parent carrying a small child and running from a bedroom as they have been woken by the smoke alarm which is shown in focus at the edge of the ceiling leading to the stairwell.

Landlords fined £20,000 for lack of fire safety and building regulation...

Two landlords from Cardiff have been fined over £20,000 for lack of fire safety and building regulation compliance in their properties.
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Mace partners with Norfolk County Council for civic buildings upgrade

NCC has appointed Mace for a civic buildings upgrade, where improvements will be delivered on over 100 properties across the region under the Future Ready (FR) Property Enhancement Initiative.
Automated Architecture licenses its robotic micro-factories and AI to enable home-builders to deliver low-energy timber affordable homes 

AUAR secures £2.6m to build sustainable homes using robotic micro-factories

Automated Architecture (AUAR) licenses its tech stack of robotic micro-factories and AI to enable home-builders to deliver low-energy timber affordable homes.
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Kent construction company fined £25,000 after worker falls from scaffolding

Amberley Homes, a construction company in Kent, has been fined £25,000 after a sub-contractor fell from an unguarded scaffolding opening.
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Solving the UK’s housing shortfall requires a modular construction rethink

As 3D laser scanning emerges as a game-changer in modern construction, FARO Technologies explores how the technology can aid in reshaping modular building and help to tackle the UK’s housing shortfall.
International businesses could save a collective $2 trillion a year by focusing on energy efficiency, according to the World Economic Forum. BESA’s Graeme Fox says better use of retrofit data will be crucial in turning potential savings into real ones

Is retrofit data the key to unlocking a $2 trillion market?

International businesses could save a collective $2 trillion a year by focusing on energy efficiency, according to the World Economic Forum. BESA’s Graeme Fox says better use of retrofit data will be crucial in turning potential savings into real ones.
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., part of the Nemetschek Group, is thrilled to announce the establishment of a new corporate office in Japan.

Vectorworks, Inc. expands global presence with new office in Japan

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., part of the Nemetschek Group, is thrilled to announce the establishment of a new corporate office in Japan.
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Actis helps building firm preserve part of England’s agricultural heritage

A Kent building firm has been helping preserve some of England's architectural and agricultural heritage, while ensuring the new occupants enjoy a cosier experience than its original residents - with help from insulation specialist Actis.
SFS's new Tightlapper® fastener range offers specifiers and cladding specialists radically improved performance plus simplicity

New SFS Tightlapper® range simplifies cladding installation

Following extensive consultation with industry stakeholders, SFS has responded to the market by introducing its new Tightlapper® fastener range, which offers specifiers and cladding specialists radically improved performance plus simplicity, in place of what can be confusing choices.
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Actis to showcase Part L CPD at LABC’s virtual Welsh roadshow

Actis specification manager Elijah Peters will share highlights of the insulation specialist's RIBA-approved Tomorrow's Insulation Solutions for Future Homes Standards CPD at the virtual LABC technical roadshow.
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Morgan Sindall improves site safety following crane incident at nuclear plant

Morgan Sindall has improved nuclear site safety following a crane incident at the Devonshire Dock Hall nuclear site at Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
Rishi Sunak pledged £60m of funding to boost apprenticeships in small and medium-sized enterprises(SME) and end the construction skills gap

£60m apprenticeship funding to help tackle construction skills gap

Rishi Sunak pledged £60m of funding to boost apprenticeships in small and medium-sized enterprises(SME) and end the construction skills gap.
In a trading update for the annual shareholders meeting, housebuilder Crest Nicholson admitted to identifying more defects on their new build homes

Crest Nicholson finds more new build defects

In a trading update for the annual shareholders meeting, housebuilder Crest Nicholson admitted to identifying more defects on their new build homes.
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AI in construction: Transforming speed and communication

As the UK grapples with economic uncertainties, AI in construction emerges as a crucial ally in project management, Andy Thomas, AI and visualisation lead at AECOM, explains.
New research into public perceptions of professionalism among architects shows that architects are believed to operate to a high standard 

Public perceptions of professionalism in architects is high

New research into public perceptions of professionalism among architects in the UK shows that architects are believed to operate with integrity and to a high standard.
As more UK companies consider switching to four-day work weeks, PBC Today investigates what the potential impact on the construction industry 

Is a four-day work week the future for UK construction?

As more UK companies consider switching to four-day work weeks, PBC Today investigates what the potential impact could be on the construction industry.
Imerso's Juha-Matti Halminen explains the growing trend of automation and digitisation in closing the gap between the office and the site

The golden age of AI-based construction management and site monitoring

Following the rapid internationalisation of the Norwegian construction AI scale-up Imerso, head of sales Juha-Matti explains the growing trend of automation and digitisation in closing the gap between the office and the site.
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Rutland fire door components achieve SBD’s Police Preferred Specification

Manufacturers and suppliers of fire door hardware and components, Rutland Door Controls now have tested fire door components that have achieved Police Preferred Specification under Secured by Design.
Warranty and building control provider Premier Guarantee has announced the appointment of David Swigciski as their new managing director

Premier Guarantee appoints David Swigciski as new managing director

New homes warranty and building control provider Premier Guarantee has announced the appointment of David Swigciski as their new managing director.
Newcastle-based contractors Surgo Construction has entered administration, as confirmed during it's legal battle with Bellway Homes

Surgo Construction falls into administration

Newcastle-based contractors Surgo Construction has entered administration, as confirmed during it's legal battle with Bellway Homes.
ITV Studios Development South Bank

Campaigners to launch legal battle against £700m ITV Studios redevelopment

Campaign group 'Save Our South Bank' has announced a petition against Michael Gove's decision to approve the £700m ITV Studios Redevelopment.
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Construction mental health crisis calls for an inclusive strategy

Despite recent improvements, the construction sector grapples with rising mental health challenges, necessitating swift action to address root causes and implement effective solutions, explains Annelee Roscoe, HR and ESG director of Premier Modular.
REHAU UK's Steve Richmond explores what building services professionals should consider when installing mechanical services on MMC projects

Is offsite the key to swifter mechanical services installation?

Steve Richmond, head of marketing and technical – Building Solutions at REHAU UK, explores what building services professionals should consider when installing mechanical services on MMC projects and the role that offsite construction can play.
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How to prevent incursions in the highways industry: New ideas, initiatives,...

As incursions into roadwork zones continue to pose significant threats to worker safety in the highways industry, Re-flow explores how their field management software can streamline HSE compliance.