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maintaining your building

How construction technology can help manage and maintain your buildings

While the drive to improve efficiency in the built environment often focuses on the design and construction stages of a building’s life, what comes after handover is just as important.
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10 ways to reduce company costs by automating your asset maintenance...

In this article, Elecosoft explore the ten ways automating your asset maintenance operations using CMMS/CAFM software can help to lower your overall company costs.
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SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus: the perfect blank canvas

Pre-painted with a UV coating and sealed edges, SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus is ready for immediate use or the application of graphics.
Reservists from 3 ROYAL WELSH taking part in Exercise DRAGON’S TALON on Sennelager Training Area in Germany. (Crown Copyright / MOD 2017). Mitie Defence Ltd has won the £150m MOD facilities management contract for UK Armed Forces sites in Germany and Italy

Mitie bags £150m MOD facilities management contract for Germany and Italy

Mitie Defence Ltd has won the £150m MOD facilities management contract for UK Armed Forces sites in Germany and Italy.
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Exploring Imerso’s As-Built-to-BIM software with CEO Frederico Valente

PBC Today sat down with Imerso CEO Frederico Valente to discuss the benefits of Imerso's As-Built-to-BIM software, fire safety, and lean construction processes.
Sustainable Urban Drainage Scheme - Manor Park, Sheffield

Sheffield’s Manor Fields Park to get a new Sustainable Urban Drainage...

An innovative water management system, known as the Sustainable Urban Drainage Scheme, will be installed at Sheffield's Manor Fields.
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Supporting housebuilders and developers with A-rated warranties

ICW Group, with offices in London, Belfast and the North East, operates right across the UK delivering A-rated warranties and building control services. The company has earned an excellent reputation as a dependable partner to builders, developers, brokers, and homeowners.
Stephen Gallacher Associate Director at Harley Haddow

Engineering consultancy Harley Haddow strengthens sustainability efforts with new associate director

Engineering consultancy Harley Haddow has boosted its commitment to sustainability by hiring a new associate director, Stephen Gallacher.
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Marshalls announces 250 job cuts as new build housing declines

Building products manufacturer Marshalls has announced 250 job cuts and the closure of its factory in Carluke.
A roundtable at the House of Commons examined 'Power in Place', which argues for a local approach to retrofitting and tackling inequalities

Place-based policy key to alleviating poverty, says Power in Place

A roundtable event held in the House of Commons examined the findings of the recently published 'Power in Place' series, which argue for a local place-based approach to tackling inequalities and retrofitting initiatives.
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Willmott Dixon takes charge of Nottingham’s Green Heart regeneration project

Willmott Dixon will be the main contractor on the next phase of the Broad Marsh Green Heart regeneration project for Nottingham City Council.
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Is the safety of construction workers at risk as unannounced HSE...

With the number of unannounced HSE inspections at a record low, Jonathan White, legal and compliance director at National Accident Helpline, explores the urgent need for improved safety measures in the construction sector.
Using cloud-based solutions

How cloud-based solutions are evolving construction

Cloud-based solutions can facilitate the collection and analysis of vast amounts of data generated throughout the lifecycle of a project.
Kosh Kar -director for regenerative cities

Ramboll welcomes Kosh Kar as director for regenerative cities

The engineering and sustainability consultancy firm, Ramboll, has appointed Kosh Kar as director for its regenerative cities team.
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Global demand for UK construction exports and expertise could generate £11.5bn

Research from Mace suggests that a 0.6% increase in UK construction exports could generate an additional £11.5bn and create over 140,000 jobs in the UK.
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Sir Robert McAlpine drives £32m impact from Co-op Academy Belle Vue

Sir Robert McAlpine generated nearly £32m in social impact for Manchester and the North West region during the development of Co-op Academy Belle Vue, according to social and economic value report.
green construction - decarbonisation frameworks

Pagabo launches £1.6bn decarbonisation frameworks

Pagabo has announced two new decarbonisation frameworks focused on projects across the construction industry.
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Barhale secures extended contract with Thames Water for next phase of...

Through the (2025-2030) programme, Thames Water will invest in its water and wastewater network across London and the Thames Valley.

Residential Fire Protection Limited: Protecting people, property and possessions

At Residential Fire Protection Limited, we specialise in the design, supply, installation and commissioning of residential sprinkler systems and dry risers throughout the UK & Ireland.
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Modular BTR residential contract awarded to Elements Europe

With the help from offsite modular specialist Elements Europe and a new modular BTR residential contract, a 4-acre island site in Central Birmingham will be converted into a modern living destination branded Smith’s Garden.
In the face of inflation, rising costs and post-pandemic problems, how can the industry tackle construction’s capacity crunch?

Construction’s capacity crunch: The industry must be more creative

The aftershocks of the pandemic and subsequent periods of economic difficulty have made real estate and infrastructure delivery harder to achieve. Rising material prices and interest rates, a constrained supply chain and a severe skills shortage have led to a capacity crunch in these sectors.
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Bridging the affordable housing market gap through MMC

In the UK, the affordable housing market remains underserved and offsite manufacturers are focusing on how their solutions can supplement traditional construction to bridge the gap between supply and demand. Andy Higson from Intrastack, part of the global building materials manufacturer Saint-Gobain, discusses how the various methods of construction can help to bridge this gap and why choosing the right solution for your project is vital.
smart buildings - smart building solutions

Spacewell and TCM IP Services join forces to create greener smart...

The smart building solutions company, Spacewell, has announced a new partnership with TCM IP Services, a prominent technology solutions provider from London.
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Frameworks to support the public sector with mission zero and buildings...

Energy efficiency, retrofit and compliance are all top of the agenda for the latest LHC public sector frameworks.
Energy efficiency measures should be part of the investment into draughty housing, which could then prevent 6,000 excess deaths a year

Citizens Advice’s call for investment in draughty housing backed by Actis

Energy efficiency measures should be part of the investment into draughty housing, which could then prevent 6,000 excess deaths a year.
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BAM looks to nPlan Portfolio to improve risk and cost management

BAM has partnered with nPlan Portfolio and will use their AI and big data to assess and manage schedule risk across their projects.