Asbestos victims to get increased compensation
The government is increasing payments from £115,000 to £123,000 for a new compensation scheme starting in April.
Victims of the fatal asbestos-induced cancer mesothelioma who...
The Road to Carbon Reduction
European Commissioner for Energy, Günther H. Oettinger details his proposals for the Energy Roadmap 2050 and how it will influence Europe’s energy strategy.
Energy is...
Setting the course for low-carbon growth
Connie Hedegaard, EU Commissioner for Climate Action sets out the EU proposals for climate and energy policies up to 2030.
When leading economist Jeffrey Sachs...
NBS pioneering automated checking of Building Regulations
NBS has completed a pilot project to demonstrate how currently available tools can be used to automate checking of Building Regulations Approved Documents compliance in a Building Information Model.
Stoke-on-Trent’s HS2 vision
Local government leaders in Stoke-on-Trent say that the transformational growth potential of the city’s HS2 proposals will play a major role in filling the...
Preserving our heritage
Dr Gerry Wait, Director at Nexus Heritage provides an overview of Desk-based Assessments and their importance in early-stage heritage advice.
A Desk-based Assessment (DBA) is...
Digging in the right direction
Dr Mike Heyworth, Director of the Council for British Archaeology, details the vital contribution of expert archaeological advice to guide planning authorities.
Rarely a week...
Plan and prepare
The Environment Agency explains how communities can take steps to prepare for flooding.
Flooding can be devastating and it poses a risk to life, property...
Embracing environmental sustainability
BM TRADA explains why over the last two decades, environmental sustainability has been a core concern for the construction industry.
Within the last two decades, environmental...
Engineering the stars of our future
The Construction Plant-hire Association discuss the benefits and the importance of apprentices for the construction, mechanical and engineering sector.
In May 2013 at the inaugural...
Asbestos – ignorance is not bliss
A coordinated approach to training and educating those involved with asbestos is crucial. Terry Slater, Director at SMH Training & Scientific Services LTD explains...
Avoiding an asbestos breach
Graham Warren ACAD Manager, details the challenges facing local authorities in the management of asbestos.
When it comes to the management of asbestos, local authorities...
Health and safety training provision
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...
CDM It’s all about capability
James Ritchie, Head of Corporate Affairs at APS details the challenges the CDM sector is currently facing in terms of capability…
Those who bleat that CDM...
BIM: Connecting the content
Ian Chapman Director of The National BIM Library at NBS discusses the importance of organised and connected information for successful implementation of BIM.
Through Building...
Delivery through BIM?
Sarah Davidson, Director – Head of R&D for Gleeds examines the varying facets involved in a successful BIM delivery and the challenges that remain.
Installing new standards in homes
National House-Building Council (NHBC) sheds light on the new research guidance on MVHR, and the new standard to improve future installations.
According to analysis, the...
Planning for low-carbon cities
Stoke-on-Trent City Council outlines their involvement in the European energy efficient city project, PLEEC.
As part of the European Union’s 10-year growth strategy, Europe 2020 concentrates...
Digging in the right direction
Dr Mike Heyworth, Director of the Council for British Archaeology, details the vital contribution of expert archaeological advice to guide planning authorities.
Rarely a week...
Sustaining confidence when regenerating town centres
Alan Piper of the Alan Piper Consultancy discusses the importance of sustaining local confidence when regenerating town centres.
A smarter Europe
Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Digital Agenda, Neelie Kroes explains the need for a more digitally smart Europe.
Innovation, investments and competition...
2030 climate goals outlined by EU
The European Commission has set out its plans for climate and energy policy 2030.
Goals announced by the Commission include achieving a competitive, secure and...
All HS2 appeals dismissed
The Supreme Court has today (22 January 2014) unanimously dismissed the appeals against HS2.
Responding to the ruling Transport Minister Baroness Kramer said:
“We welcome that the...
All new construction skills centre launched
The Royal Borough of Greenwich Cabinet have approved plans to establish a construction skills centre in the borough
The specialist skills centre based in Kidbrooke...
CIL Reform: good news for housing
Marnix Elsenaar, Partner at Addleshaw Goddard explains what the changes to the CIL Regulations will mean.
Another round of changes to the CIL Regulations was...
Smart Biobanking
Senior Research Analyst for Frost & Sullivan Divyaa Ravishankar discusses the growing need for innovative products in the realm of bio-storage applications.
The concept of...