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Schools nationwide to be refurbished thanks to £1.4bn funding
Schools across England are to benefit from investment of over £1.4bn in buildings and facilities over the coming financial year
EU invests €4bn for 25 infrastructure projects
The EU is to invest €4bn on 25 large infrastructure projects across ten of its Member States.
Investigation launched after scaffolding collapses in Hampstead
More than 200 square metres of scaffolding collapsed from a building during high winds in Hampstead.
The CLC appoints two new members
Professor Jennifer Whyte and Chris Carr have been appointed by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) to broaden its representation of the industry.
Why ensuring construction product substitutes are certificated remains crucial
Substituting a construction product or system in a building can lead to expensive problems further down the line if not done properly.
Plastics in Construction – ASBP’s Healthy Buildings Conference & Expo 2019
Leading researchers, activists and industry speakers plus over 20 exhibitors have been announced for the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products’ third annual conference to be held on 28 February 2019 at London South Bank University.
A level playing field for Approved Inspectors
The Welsh government’s rejection of proposals to only allow LABC building inspectors to oversee high-rise residential buildings recognises the important role Approved Inspectors play in this key area of building control, argues Paul Wilkins.
Latest figures show 437 high-rise buildings still with ACM cladding
The Government has released the latest figures of the Building Safety Programme, revealing that there are still 437 high-rise buildings with Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) cladding systems.
CIOB launches call for improving quality in construction
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched its “Improving Quality in the Built Environment” report, to identify what promotes or prevents delivery of quality in construction.
BIM, digital life, the universe and everything…
Experienced architect and designer, John Eynon argues why more construction companies need to get on board with digital construction.
Asbestos exposure and mental health in construction
Here we examine how asbestos exposure and mental health issues have impacted the construction industry.
Could drone technology help stop Corniche-type tragedies?
Pae Natwilai, founder of drone mapping and reporting company Trik, explains how the technology can be harnessed
The benefits of offsite framing – and how to maximise them
voestalpine Metsec plc's Ryan Simmonds, examines the key benefits of offsite framing, quantity, and how to make it work for a project.
Could smart technology ensure safer construction sites?
Bradley Markham, director at Bull Products, believes that smart technology could minimise worker injuries and ensuring a safer construction site.
Caledonian awarded £25m modular bedrooms project
Caledonian has been awarded a £25m contract to manufacture modular bedrooms as part of a £54m development for the University Campus of Football Business, First Way Campus in Wembley.
McAleer & Rushe delivers ahead of schedule for Belfast City Council
McAleer & Rushe’s first BIM project embraced software to overcome a tight schedule, design delays and complex works to set a high standard of planning excellence and delivery.
Are city centres measuring up? Truly accessible parking is essential for...
The Centre for Accessible Environments discusses the findings of an audit in York that examined the provision of adequate, appropriate parking.
Advanced Maintainer course from the qualification pathway available now
You can now book FIA’s Fire Detection and Alarm Advanced Maintainer unit!
Which insurance do you need for your self-build?
Advantage Home Construction Insurance tell us which insurance policies to consider when thinking about builiding your own home.
Police Crime Prevention Academy: A new generation of crime prevention qualifications
September 2018 marks the launch and delivery of the first externally accredited crime prevention learning and development programme for more than 50 years
Liverpool Council partners with tech company to tackle rogue gas fitters
Liverpool City Council will launch a new initiative to provide life-saving technology that will tackle the dangers of illegal gas fitters to keep tenants safe.
FPA aims to speed up tests for cladding systems
The Fire Protection Association has opened up its research and experimental test rigs in Moreton for commercial use due to concerns about lack of market capacity and to speed up the UK testing process
BBA works to provide a safe space for whistleblowers
Whistleblowers play an essential role in exposing malpractice and failings in the construction industry, yet the complex legal arrangements surrounding their protection deters some from coming forward. The British Board of Agrement is working to create a more coordinated approach to ensure serious concerns are properly addressed
The power of location: Enhancing the BIM experience
There’s an explosion of external data sources that are available such as Geospatial, Land Registry, Ordnance Survey and IoT – but how can you ensure you don’t drown in the information explosion?
Construction Industry Council responds to Hackitt reforms
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has published its response to Dame Judith Hackitt’s ‘Building a Safer Future’ report, commissioned by government following the Grenfell Tower fire
Developer sentenced after building collapse
A Manchester-based property developer has been sentenced after the roof and part of the rear wall collapsed at one of his properties during demolition works