When Gail Patterson joined the construction industry 10 years ago it was not uncommon for her to be in meetings with 20 other professionals and be the only female in the room. Now, a decade later, the Design Manager with award winning construction and fit out company, Gilbert-Ash believes it’s an exciting time for women … Read more
Attributed to Angela Mansell FCIOB, managing director at Mansell Building Solutions. Our industry is slow to change. You can blame this on a few things: Low levels of research and development mean new materials are few and far between and slow to market when they do arrive. The competitive nature of the industry can make … Read more
Security expert Abloy UK is highlighting the urgent need for greater security and access control on highways critical infrastructure across the UK, with many bridges, viaducts and tunnels at significant and costly risk of theft, vandalism and unauthorised access. Instances of metal theft, graffiti, and property damage have been steadily rising, with critical infrastructure such … Read more
Selkent has been awarded the prestigious High-Speed Blue Diamond certification for its exceptional performance on HS2 projects. Selkent, a leading UK supplier of construction fixings and tools, received the quality award from Skanska Costain STRABAG (SCS) Railways, for its consistently high operational performance on the Main Works Lots S1 and S2 project over the last … Read more
The Association for Project Safety (APS) marked its 30th anniversary with a week-long series of events, celebrating three decades of championing health and safety in design and construction risk management. This significant milestone coincides with 30 years of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM), which have transformed the safety landscape within the construction sector. … Read more
The Copper Sustainability Partnership (CuSP) explores the latest progress to improve fire safety in buildings and how copper positions itself as the gold standard for the built environment. The 2024 revision to regulation limits the restriction on combustible material use to external walls, ancillary areas, and kitchens. However, a critical risk remains in the use … Read more
According to Plastics Europe, in 2022 Europe converted 54 million tonnes of plastic into plastic products. Building and construction accounted for 23% of this usage. European producers’ use of recycled plastic has increased by almost 25% since 2018. But, they still use fossil fuels to produce around 80% of plastics. This reliance on crude oil and … Read more
In the realm of construction projects, ensuring the timely completion of projects is crucial for both project owners and lenders, who are primarily interested in the future income streams these projects promise. However, unforeseen damage to contract works can significantly delay project completion, impacting these income streams. This article delves into the importance and functionality … Read more
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