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Covid-19 cost assessment toolkit to gauge disruption in construction
The Professional Practice Task Group for the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) Covid-19 Task Force has today (21 July) published a methodology for assessing and reporting the cost implications of disruption due to the pandemic.
Understanding environmental risks associated with agricultural transactions
Landmark Information is hosting a free seminar on 22 July to provide guidance to purchasers, rural land agents and conveyancers on the range of environmental risks.
Why you should only use a competent fire risk assessor
Fire Risk Assessment is key to getting fire safety right, Silver Group discusses what makes a fire risk assessor ‘competent’ and why it is so important to choose the right assessor for the job.
Adjudication for specialist subcontractors: Sharing the risk ‘Fee Flex’
Peter Vinden, CEO of The Vinden Partnership (TVP), explains TVP’s Fee Flex approach to assisting specialist subcontractors recovering disputed accounts through the adjudication process.
Using flood data to get a clearer picture of environmental risk
Flooding is considered a complex and technical area of environmental risk; however, with the flood data we have available today at our fingertips, it doesn’t have to be
Argyll Environmental welcomes new ‘Land Contamination: Risk Management’
With the the Environment Agency’s updated Land Contamination guidance document, Argyll Environmental discuss the new guidance and it's benefits
Argyll Environmental hosts free Designing for Flood Risk Seminar
‘Designing and planning for flood risk’ is a free Flood Risk Seminar for architects and developers, discussing key principles of designing flood
Grand Designs: An Environmental Assessment
Ali Stanton, of Argyll Environmental, discusses the TV prgramme Grand Designs and the showcasing of planning costs and delays in the building process.
Drones in Construction: What risks in taking flight?
Drone technology has been hailed as a game-changer for the construction and engineering industries. But where do the benefits come from - and what are the risks? Senior construction solicitor May Winfield explains where the law stands on drone use.
Oxford-Cambridge Arc development puts countryside at risk, says CPRE
The Government is set to accept a proposal from the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), to build 1 million new homes between Oxford, Milton Keynes and Cambridge, a development that the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) says would result in an area of countryside greater than the size of Birmingham being lost
An introduction to flood risk
This ebook from leading risk management consultancy Argyll Environmental examines offers a comprehensive overview of its development and the key points to consider when assessing flood risk.
National Infrastructure Commission publish first ever assessment of UK’s needs
The National Infrastructure Commission has published its first ever assessment of the UK's economic infrastructure needs.
What are the risks? Contaminated Land Phase I and II Studies...
With large amounts of brownfield sites in Britain being subject to contaminated land, re-purposing the land has a number of challenges. Chris Loaring, Head...
National Infrastructure Assessment urges green revolution
The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has today published its first-ever assessment of UK infrastructure and has stated that Britain has a “golden opportunity” to switch to greener ways of providing energy to homes and businesses
How Perimeter Security can mitigate risk to people, premises and assets
Heras UK discuss how perimeter security is an important factor in mitigating risk by deterring, delaying and detecting unwanted intrusion.
High-Waters, Helicopters and Hindsight: Do You Know Your Flood Risk?
Stephanie Kerr of Argyll Environmental discuss flood risk and flood planning, as well as looking in detail at flood risk on farm land.
Government fire safety proposals ‘could encourage desktop assessments’
Government proposals to limit the use of desktop assessments to test the fire performance of external cladding systems could actually increase their use and potentially lead to dangerous materials being installed on buildings.
Flood Risk and Flood Control – What Do You Need to...
Flood risk and control is something that should be considered by everybody. Chris Loaring, Head of Consultancy at Argyll discusses the situation and available resistance and resilience measures
Flood Risk and Flood Control – What Do You Need to...
Flood risk and control is something that should be considered by everybody. Chris Loaring, Head of Consultancy at Argyll discusses the situation and available resistance and resilience measures
Asbestos and fire: A guide to the risks for builders
Asbestos can present many risks for builders, particularly in a fire. Here, Neil Munro of Acorn Analytical Services offers a guide on what to expect
Asbestos in schools: Managing the risks effectively
Charles Pickles, Chief Technical Officer of Lucion Services, discusses how asbestos in schools can be managed safely
Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations: What does it mean for planning?
Tom Wells, Head of Environmental Planning and Assessment at CBRE UK, summarises the key changes in Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations
Asbestos exposure on brownfield sites: time to reduce the risk
More awareness needs to be raised about the hazards associated with asbestos exposure in soil on developed land says Neil Munro
Demolition contractor fined for failing to check asbestos removal assessment
A fine has been handed to a demolition firm after failing to follow the asbestos removal assessment conducted on the building
Cybersecurity – Risk Management is a board problem now
As the construction sector becomes increasingly digitised it faces new challenges. Andrew Taylor, CEO of BronzeyeIBRM talks about risk management and its role in tackling cybersecurity...
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First steps in addressing contaminated land risks
Kathryn Mair explores some of the risks associated with contaminated land and explains the initial steps a developer needs to take...
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