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Over half of contractors report increase in collaborative working during procurement 

54% of contractors surveyed in the RLB's annual Procurement Trends survey reported an increase in collaborative working in procurement, with 35% of contractors stating that clients were more willing to share risk.

Why fire sprinklers are an essential component of building safety

Mace appoints Martin Feakes as new head of engineering

Designing homes with MMC for the Future Homes Standard

Water infrastructure lessons from one of the UK’s driest counties

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OpenSpace provides next-generation reality capture software, powerful integrations, and the smartest analytics tools in the industry.

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Morgan Sindall secures Major Construction Works Framework

Morgan Sindall Construction’s Eastern Counties business has been appointed to Norfolk County Council’s (NCC) Major Construction Works Framework.
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How to solve RAAC in the private sector

The failings identified with RAAC should not be seen simply as an issue for schools, hospitals and other public sector buildings. Dan Haynes, director, head of building surveying at AtkinsRéalis, says it is very much an issue for the private sector too, and should be subject to regular monitoring.
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How 3D visualisation can unlock circular construction

Martin Huber, CEO and co-founder of 3D modelling and spatial data company Amrax, discusses how 3D visualisation can help construction firms embed deeper circularity.
Planning & Construction News

Insights into local authority housing delivery

NHBC, the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new build homes, has brought together some of the leaders of local authority development to share their thoughts about this important aspect of housing.
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Neurodiversity-friendly design: Creating spaces where everyone can flourish

How do we put the conversation around neurodiversity-friendly design into practice? Magdalena Arent, building performance consultant at Holmes Miller, says architects must drive good design and ensure the built environment is more accommodating and welcoming to neurodivergent individuals.
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Adopting a circular economy model to fast track the built environment’s transition to net zero

As population growth fuels demand for new buildings and materials, the construction industry faces a pivotal moment. Embracing a circular economy model is crucial to reducing waste and emissions while meeting future demands, explains Summit Rosenberg, associate, KOMPAS VC.
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Homes England grant scheme and S106 agreements are not working in harmony

Luke Simmons of Cora looks at the Homes England grant scheme, its unintended consequences on the housing market and suggests a way it could be made to work better.
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Baked in or bolted on? Social value in infrastructure projects

Why social value needs to be built into infrastructure projects from the outset, amid increasing risk of becoming window dressing.
Building Control News

Northern Ireland extends time limit for defective building claims

Communities minister Gordon Lyons told the Stormont Assembly on Monday 15 April, that the time limit for owners to make compensation claims in defective buildings is to be extended.
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Supply Chain Engagement Toolkit: Driving innovation in the construction sector

Leeds Beckett University is working with public procurement framework YORhub to create a Supply Chain Engagement Toolkit to drive innovation and boost opportunity for small businesses.
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County Durham facade specialist ARGLA goes into adminstration

Architectural Glass and Aluminium Limited (ARGLA) has entered administration, with all 43 employees left jobless.
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Education should be the first stop on the Timber in Construction Roadmap

Paul Cave, sales director at Koppers, discusses how a cross industry effort to grow understanding and awareness is needed to fully realise the aims of the Timber in Construction Roadmap.
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Lessons from Warsaw: Preserving the heritage of industrial buildings while modernising

Aleksander Śpiewak, director at RSK Polska, explores the opportunities to keep the history and heritage of industrial buildings alive at the same time as offering a new lease of life.
Digital Construction News

Newforma X PBC on-demand: Harnessing technology for AECO coordination

In the first of this series of on-demand webinars, Carl Storms, technical solutions lead at Newforma, explores the role of technology in AECO coordination and project success.
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Cambridge councillors to rule on water scarcity hospital case

A planned £300m cancer research hospital in Cambridge has been the cause of water scarcity concerns from the Environmental Agency and campaigners.
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Marks & Spencer, the minister and a “tour de force” of planning law principles

The Marks & Spencer planning row proves that politicians do not have carte blanche to ignore planning law principles, says Alison Ogley, planning and environment partner at national law firm Freeths.
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Bridging the biodiversity gap: AI solutions for BNG success

In this article, Shashin Mishra, VP of EMEA explores how AI technology can bridge skills gaps, improve mapping accuracy, and enable ecologists to focus on high-value tasks, ultimately supporting the successful implementation of BNG.
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South Cambridge science park wins outline planning approval 

Known as the Cambridge Discovery Campus, the South Cambridge based science park is worth an estimated £400m.

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