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The ‘Mass Timber Revolution’ is Coming
Premier Guarantee review the use of mass timber in construction in the United States to its recent adoption in London
New generation of crime prevention courses to begin in September
A new generation of externally accredited and development qualifications in crime prevention and designing out crime are being launched
Government action plan to speed up removal of dangerous cladding on...
Secretary of State for Communities, Rt. Hon James Brokenshire MP has announced further plans to support councils as they work with owners of high-rise residentials blocks to remove unsafe cladding.
Drone footage examines Glasgow School of Art blaze
Drone footage is being used to examine the severity of fire damage to the Glasgow School of Art’s (GSA) Mackintosh building, following a blaze that engulfed the building earlier this month
Taking a holistic approach to Perimeter Protection
Heras UK discuss perimeter protection, focusing on the defence of critical national infrastructure from terrorism, espionage and other hostile activity.
Growing importance of cyber protection of Critical National Infrastructure
Heras UK discuss the how protection of National Infrastructure requires the amalgamation of both physical barriers and cyber protection.
FIA launches two courses from the qualification pathway
The FIA has launched two courses from the qualification pathway for Health & Safety plus the Environmental units which will build on the Foundation course
Builders call for tighter regulations to diminish cowboy builders
A study from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), states that a gargantuan 80% of builders, are in desperate need for regulations that will deter cowboy builders from the construction industry.
The FIA courses are changing – Find out how
The FIA courses are being updated to accommodate for progression within the industry. The reasons and the changes are discussed within this article.
Research tests show reduction of false alarms when multi-sensor detectors are...
A study conducted by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) in partnership with the Fire Industry Association (FIA) and key fire detection and alarm manufacturers has concluded that multi-sensor detectors are better at rejecting false alarms
What you need to know about medical emergencies on construction sites
In the UK, the construction industry is considered the most dangerous. Medtree, leading medical suppliers for first aid and other essential apparatus, share the provisions you must put in place on your construction site
Rogue landlords face new banning orders
Rogue landlords who rent out second-rate properties face being forced out of the sector as new banning orders are brought in and a national database of offenders goes live today (6 April)
The factors behind external wall insulation failures
With cladding under the spotlight, Paul Valentine, Technical Excellence Director at the British Board of Agrément, discusses the factors behind external wall insulation failures and how they can be addressed
Risk report highlights Grenfell Tower as ‘Most Controversial Project’
The Most Controversial Project report, published by RepRisk today (22nd March 2018), disclosed that out of the 10 most hazardous projects they found, two are from the UK and listed Grenfell Tower, which led to the death of 75 people, as their ‘Most Controversial Project’ in the world.
HSE statistics should remind us about the dangers of working at...
Dr Julie Riggs DProf MSc CMIOSH, Lead Diploma Tutor at Phoenix Health and Safety discusses the issues of working at height after it’s revealed as the most frequent cause of fatal accidents in 2017 by the HSE
In the shadow of Grenfell
The Grenfell Tower fire has prompted a nationwide examination of cladding used on high-rise towers. But who is responsible for dealing with the cost of replacing potentially dangerous materials? Daniel Stern of Slater Heelis examines where the law stands.
Design of doors starts with common sense
Ian Streets of About Access discusses the design of doors and their role in accessibility and safety, something often overlooked.
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Building control services in Devon collaborate to ensure efficiency
Working with local authorities across the county allows Devon Building Control Partnership to offer more choice and higher quality services to its clients
Solar heating company appoints new Chief Executive
Martin Wright, Chairman of the Renewable Energy Association (REA) and former Managing Director of energy company, Marine Current Turbines, has been appointed Chief Executive of Minus 7
Damp in homes: Tackling new challenges in buildings as moisture levels...
National trade body the Property Care Association has seen a significant rise in the number of homes across the UK with atmospheric moisture issues. Chief executive Steve Hodgson gives an insight into how modern life is one of the major contributing factors behind a new generation of humid, damp homes
Design, Sealed, Delivered: Offsite construction changing an industry
Tom Shaw, director at Ramboll, looks at the growing recognition of offsite construction’s potential in tackling the housing crisis and what needs to happen next
Reaping the benefits of linking BIM and CAFM
Joshua Davies of Stride Treglown discusses what needs to be done to integrate meaningful data from the construction process into a client’s CAFM model for future and existing estates – and how to reap the benefits
KPMG quits Grenfell Inquiry role amid “serious questions” over conflicts of...
KPMG has stepped down from its role as an adviser to the Grenfell Tower inquiry after MPs, academics and campaigners raised "serious questions" about...
Commission launches Following Grenfell
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has launched ‘Following Grenfell’, to look into the human rights and equality dimensions of the tragedy, and to determine if the State is fulfilling its duties under human rights and equality law
Construction Computing Awards: And the winner is – FARO!
Rugby, November 22nd, 2017 - FARO® (NASDAQ: FARO), the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement and imaging solutions, announces that the FARO Focus...
Concrete and masonry – Building resilience in the urban environment
Guy Thompson of the Concrete Centre looks at the need to build resilience into the urban landscape and key infrastructure using concrete and masonry