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What do you need to look for when choosing a structural...

With so many structural warranty companies to choose from, it can be difficult to find the right one. Q Assure Build Ltd’s Clare M Thomas provides insight

The continual development of BIM: How can your firm utilise it?

Level 2 is here and we’re on the path to Level 3, but the continual development of BIM is vital for future innovation. Stroma...

Concerns about overheating homes leads to new guidance from the CIBSE

The CIBSE has released new guidance to address the causes of overheating homes as the UK looks set to have one of the hottest summers in 41 years

The launch of new fire detection qualifications heralded a huge success

Four new fire detection qualifications have been labelled a success after being well received during their launch in London last week

Working towards accreditation for BIM certification

Ian Ronksley, Accreditation Development Manager at UKAS, explains what is being done to provide accreditation for BIM certification.

Documents suggest cladding on Grenfell Tower was changed to cheaper version

The BBC has revealed documents showing the cladding on Grenfell Tower was changed from zinc to a less fire resistant aluminium

General Election result – where now for construction?

Kim Vernau, CEO of BLP Insurance examines the impact of the recent General Election result and what it means for the construction industry

Building regulations must change to prevent overheating deaths

The government is being urged to consider changes to building regulations to prevent overheating in homes and public buildings

Grenfell Tower inquest likely to be led by retired Court of...

Grenfell Tower inquest likely to be led by retired Court of Appeal judge

£160,000 fine after roof fall leads to life changing injuries for...

A firm has been fined after a worker sustained significant injuries after a fall from a roof onto a concrete floor

Housebuilders must recruit more women and young people to prevent workforce...

New research warns a workforce crisis is on the horizon if housebuilders do not attract women and young people into the sector

Poor lift planning responsible for falling scaffold fittings that injured a...

Injuries caused by falling scaffold fittings could have been avoided through correct risk assessment and lift planning

Making the change to environmentally friendly construction

Reconomy's Richard Walker examines how companies can make the transition to environmentally friendly construction and why it is important

Club Wembley is the only way to guarantee VIP seats

The atmosphere, the moments, the memories....you simply can't beat a big Wembley occasion. Club Wembley is an exclusive membership service guaranteeing your seat at some...

Construction firms are being urged help homeless people into work

Some of London’s most vulnerable homeless people could find jobs in the building sector, boosting the number of skilled workers

Are you carrying out a major home improvement project? Is your...

If you’re planning a renovation or extension project, making sure you have the right type of insurance is critical for your peace of mind Did...

Cladding on numerous tower blocks across the UK fail fire safety...

The scope of the housing safety scandal continues to mount as more cladding is found to fall short of fire safety requirements

Building the case for BIM and modular construction

Marcus Sutcliffe, Managing Director of Elite Systems explains how BIM and modular construction go hand-in-hand when it comes to the building process

New standard for the circular economy has been launched by BSI

The world’s first circular economy standard aimed at challenging how companies approach resources has been published

Construction inspections see a sharp drop in a year, union warns

The number of construction inspections carried out by health and safety inspectors has fallen 14 per cent in a year

Plant hire firm adds to accommodation fleet with £1m order

UK plant hire firm A-Plant has added 50 Boss Cabins to their accommodation fleet as part of a £1m expansion

Land owned by TfL can be used to build more homes,...

A new report has set out a series of recommendations to help Transport for London build more homes on land owned by the organisation

Crane collapse at a building site in Crewe leads to two...

Two men have died after a crane collapsed at a Cheshire building site, while a third man is hospitalised

How do we encourage more women into the construction industry?

Getting women into the construction industry is a challenge, but one that must be addressed. OSC examines the factors that are holding female workers back

Construction skills test incorporated into SVQs following CITB consultation

Following overwhelming support from the industry, the CITB has formally incorporated a skills test into Scottish Vocational Qualifications

Designing and installing basement waterproofing systems

Peter Cox Ltd explain the amended ‘Standards for Waterproofing’ guidance and share the firm’s work installing basement waterproofing systems