Housebuilders must recruit more women and young people to prevent workforce...
New research warns a workforce crisis is on the horizon if housebuilders do not attract women and young people into the sector
Poor lift planning responsible for falling scaffold fittings that injured a...
Injuries caused by falling scaffold fittings could have been avoided through correct risk assessment and lift planning
Making the change to environmentally friendly construction
Reconomy's Richard Walker examines how companies can make the transition to environmentally friendly construction and why it is important
Club Wembley is the only way to guarantee VIP seats
The atmosphere, the moments, the memories....you simply can't beat a big Wembley occasion.
Club Wembley is an exclusive membership service guaranteeing your seat at some...
Construction firms are being urged help homeless people into work
Some of London’s most vulnerable homeless people could find jobs in the building sector, boosting the number of skilled workers
Are you carrying out a major home improvement project? Is your...
If you’re planning a renovation or extension project, making sure you have the right type of insurance is critical for your peace of mind
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Cladding on numerous tower blocks across the UK fail fire safety...
The scope of the housing safety scandal continues to mount as more cladding is found to fall short of fire safety requirements
Building the case for BIM and modular construction
Marcus Sutcliffe, Managing Director of Elite Systems explains how BIM and modular construction go hand-in-hand when it comes to the building process
New standard for the circular economy has been launched by BSI
The world’s first circular economy standard aimed at challenging how companies approach resources has been published
Construction inspections see a sharp drop in a year, union warns
The number of construction inspections carried out by health and safety inspectors has fallen 14 per cent in a year
Plant hire firm adds to accommodation fleet with £1m order
UK plant hire firm A-Plant has added 50 Boss Cabins to their accommodation fleet as part of a £1m expansion
Land owned by TfL can be used to build more homes,...
A new report has set out a series of recommendations to help Transport for London build more homes on land owned by the organisation
Crane collapse at a building site in Crewe leads to two...
Two men have died after a crane collapsed at a Cheshire building site, while a third man is hospitalised
How do we encourage more women into the construction industry?
Getting women into the construction industry is a challenge, but one that must be addressed. OSC examines the factors that are holding female workers back
Construction skills test incorporated into SVQs following CITB consultation
Following overwhelming support from the industry, the CITB has formally incorporated a skills test into Scottish Vocational Qualifications
Designing and installing basement waterproofing systems
Peter Cox Ltd explain the amended ‘Standards for Waterproofing’ guidance and share the firm’s work installing basement waterproofing systems
Is it time to ask for more efficient Air Handling Units?
Andrew Bott, Technical Sales Manager, Nuaire questions if regulations go far enough to improve the energy performance of Air Handling Units
UK’s first timber frame BIM library created by Stewart Milne Timber...
A new BIM library for offsite construction has been developed by Stewart Milne Timber Systems to aid clients, designers and construction professionals
Skills cards no longer a necessity for non-construction staff on site
Managers of the Construction Skills Certification Scheme have told site managers non-construction staff do not need official skills cards
Cladding used on Grenfell Tower may have been banned under UK...
Two ministers have suggested the cladding used to renovate Grenfell Tower could have been prohibited under building regulations in the UK
BIM standards and certification must be kept simple
Global BIM standards are necessary but they should not be overcomplicated. Man and Machine explain why it is imperative to keep things concise
Training the next generation of BIM experts to avoid a digital...
Emma Segelov, Head of Marketing at MK Electric, explains the importance of training and investing in young people to avoid the digital skills gap
Infrastructure development projects should utilise BIM
For infrastructure development projects to succeed, we need to focus on BIM says Bhushan Avsatthi Associate Director at Hi-Tech iSolutions LLP
Mick George Donation Station for Tower Victims
Following the unfortunate events in North Kensington yesterday, an appeal led by Heart radio has seen Cambridge businesses unite in support, requesting donations of...
BIM challenges to be focus of Tata Steel online discussion
The BIM challenges of meeting BIM Level 2 will be the focus of a webinar discussion led by Tata Steel on Tuesday 27 June 2017 at 12.30pm
A competency based qualification for fire sprinkler installation
Unique sprinkler installation course has record number of enrolments in 2017, says Ruth Oliver Skills & Qualifications Adviser to BAFSA