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Photo showing some huge piles of wooden planks and fence posts, freshly sawn up in a sawmill and piled in the timber yard, ready to be sold to the general public.

Emerging trends in sustainable construction materials and how to prepare for...

The construction industry is being reshaped as new sustainable construction materials enter the market and different, more environmentally aware methods of construction emerge.
Fusion Utilities' Stephen Botchett explores the factors to consider when deciding whether to purchase or hire construction equipment

Equipment hire vs purchase: how construction contractors can secure the best...

Fusion Utilities' national sales lead Stephen Botchett explores the factors that construction contractors should consider when deciding whether to purchase or hire equipment.
Angela Mansell, managing director of Mansell Building Solutions, explores the role offsite and MMC have to play in the future of construction

How offsite and MMC pave the way to a brighter future...

Angela Mansell, managing director of Mansell Building Solutions, explores the role offsite and MMC have to play in the future of construction.
The panel covered the latest developments and differences between 'firestopping', 'passive fire protection' and 'service penetration sealing'

Standardising firestopping: industry experts weigh in

Experts at the London Build Expo 2023 discussed the latest developments and differences between 'firestopping', 'passive fire protection' and 'service penetration sealing'.
Charities and helplines are available for those struggling with mental health, or managers seeking resources to better support their team

Key resources to aid mental health in the construction industry

A variety of charities and helplines are available for those struggling with mental health, or construction managers seeking resources to better support their team.
More than a quarter of tradespeople are looking for second jobs and one in ten are considering leaving the industry altogether

85% of tradespeople pessimistic about future of construction industry

More than a quarter of tradespeople are looking for second jobs and one in ten are considering leaving the industry altogether.
An aerial view of rows of back to back terraced houses in a working class area of a Northern town in England, representing the housing infrastructure fund

Significant share of £4.2bn UK Housing Infrastructure Fund unspent

According to reports, just £1.3bn of the UK Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) has been spent more than six years after its launch.
Engineering hands hold vernier caliper working and checking drawing blue print scale on workplace.

How can early manufacturer engagement help to achieve the optimum, efficient...

Achieving thermal performance, or 'energy efficiency', in buildings is heavily reliant on specifying thermal insulation. Neil Kirwin, specification manager at SFS, discusses how early engagement can help improve space heating and efficient thermal performance.
HS2 project

Industry reacts to confirmed axing of HS2 Manchester

After a Conservative Party Conference dogged by the apparent open secret of plans to axe the HS2 to Manchester link, Rishi Sunak confirmed the rumours in his address.
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Exploring carbon storage solutions in construction

The need to achieve carbon neutrality has never been more evident, particularly within the construction sector. This article explores how carbon storage solutions are vital in the quest for sustainability.
SFS podcast episodes cover fragile roof design trends, U-Values, the Construction Playbook and much more

SFS podcasts: Keep up to date with the latest construction news

SFS's latest podcast episodes cover fragile roof design trends, U-Values, the Construction Playbook and much more.
Technician engineer woman in protective uniform with hardhat standing and teaching apprentices or colleague worker to use computerized machine control at heavy industry manufacturing factory, representing Pagabo M&E framework

Suppliers revealed for new Pagabo M&E framework worth £545m

Suppliers appointed to the latest Pagabo M&E framework include Seddon, Tilbury Douglas Engineering and Hands on Mechanical.
Shaun Tate is joining the senior team at Reds10 as chief operating officer, as their ambitious growth strategy continues to yield results

Shaun Tate joins Reds10 as chief operating officer

Shaun Tate is joining the senior team at Reds10 in the chief operating officer role, as their ambitious growth strategy continues to yield results.
MRI - Trelawny Scanning Suite

BAM open cutting-edge cancer facility opened at Trelawny Scanning Suite

BAM and Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust have confirmed the completion of the new Trelawny Scanning Suite and Haematology and Oncology Ward in Truro.
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UK construction industry faces productivity setback, joining European downturn

Productivity in the UK construction industry is slowing down, bringing the sector back in line with its European counterparts.
Sandi Rhys Jones OBE, FCIOB, has called for collaboration across construction, education and policy makers

Sandi Rhys Jones appointed as 2022/23 CIOB president

Sandi Rhys Jones OBE, FCIOB, has called for collaboration across construction, education and policy makers.

Mace increases tender price forecast to 3.5% in response to inflation

Mace has increased its tender price forecast in light of UK inflation, as outlined in its recent Market View report.
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Balfour Beatty and Jacobs partner to drive innovation in strategic construction...

Balfour Beatty has recently announced Jacobs as their new partner for strategic construction design as they aim to improve health and safety, sustainability, and social value in the company.
More demolition apprenticeships is not the only way forward to recruit 225,000 necessary extra workers, argues Rye Demolition's Simon Barlow

Engaging young people in demolition requires effort, engagement and apprenticeships

Demolition apprenticeships are one way to address the UK's skills shortage, but there's more to be done Demolition apprenticeships are part of the solution to...
A new report from McKinsey has suggested that procurement costs-could be significantly reduced by 12 percent by refining practices

Construction companies could save 12% on procurement costs by improving practices

Procurement costs- commonly 40-70 percent of a construction company's spending- could be reduced by 12 percent by refining procurement practices, argues a new report.
February construction output

February construction output bounces back by 2.4%

February construction output has rebounded by 2.4%, following a 1.7% fall in January 2023, making February the highest monthly value in level terms since records began in January 2010.
Warehouse Construction from metal structure. Industrial building on light gauge steel framing. Frame of modern hangar or factory. Construction site with steel structure warehouse. Top view on a roof. High quality photo

Is light gauge steel framing the most advanced material in offsite...

PBC Today explores whether light gauge steel framing is truly the most technically advanced material in the offsite technology portfolio, examines the challenges that are encountered when using these frames and discusses the properties and benefits when compared to other materials.
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Thirteen merchants secure spots on £1.42bn social landlord materials framework

City Electrical Factors, Huws Gray, Jewson, NMBS, Travis Perkins and Wolseley are among 13 merchants to have secured spots on a large-scale materials framework for UK housing associations and local authorities.
INITIATE initiative

EU Governments in launch new INDICATE initiative to drive decarbonisation

Czechia, Ireland and Spain will be the first countries to participate in the new INDICATE initiative, which aims to boost the availability of quality building climate data to help drive decarbonisation across the sector.
HS2 has opened a new on-site rebar steel facility to address material shortfall

HS2 has opened a new on-site rebar steel facility to address...

HS2 has opened a new on-site rebar steel component facility to reduce materials shortages at the Copthall tunnel in Hillingdon.
aec industry

3 AEC industry trends to watch for in 2023

There are many buzzwords in the AEC industry. Having recently joined ALLPLAN, Eduardo Lazzarotto, our new SVP of product and strategy, shares which trends he thinks will have the biggest impact on the AEC industry in general, on AEC project delivery lifecycle and on Allplan in particular.