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Councils pledge to resume unsafe cladding removal during Covid-19
Leaders from 25 councils across the UK have pledged to ensure vital building safety work, including the removal of unsafe cladding on high-rise buildings, continues in the face of Covid-19.
The value of fresh air and its impact in Covid-19 pandemic
The Property Care Association (PCA) explores the value of rectifying moisture imbalance in buildings to help combat future pandemics.
Government to make example of payment abuse in construction
The government will ‘call out’ construction companies who indulged in poor payment practices during the Covid-19 crisis, says the minister for small business, Paul Scully.
Actis backs MMC industry push post Covid-19
The speed of change over the past few weeks, from video conferencing to grappling with online technologies, may be the trigger to push the industry into placing more focus on MMC, says insulation specialist Actis.
Flood protection innovations tackle the threat of rising tides
StormMeister®, founded in 2010 by William M Snape, offers a wide range of innovative products and services dedicated to flood protection.
South Shields residential scheme takes major step forward
South Tyneside Council’s cabinet has approved the appointment of a residential development partner to transform docks and brownfield land at Holborn into a living, working and entertainment quarter.
Winners announced on YouTube for RTPI Planning Excellence 2020
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, winners of the Planning Excellence Awards and of the Silver Jubilee Cup were revealed this year on the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)’s YouTube channel.
Barratt to introduce phased site reopening
Barratt Developments has revealed 50% of its construction sites will begin a phased reopening from Monday 11 May, while its sites in Scotland will remain closed.
Build Aviator help to create your ideal kitchen design
With the importance of good kitchen design in our homes, Build Aviator help to deliver with their software and support services.
UNiBLOCK partners with developer to provide ICF blocks
Property developer Empire has joined forces with UK-based manufacturer, UNiBLOCK, to use its insulated concrete form (ICF) materials.
Calls grow to keep key workers safe from abuse during construction...
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has called for action to keep key workers safe from abuse during vital construction work.
Refurbished church to accommodate homeless people
Willmott Dixon and students from Greater Brighton Metropolitan College (GB MET) have joined forces to create 29 units providing temporary accommodation for homeless people in Hove.
How smart buildings change commercial real estate
Richard Morris, director at technologywithin, considers how smart buildings can help maximise the revenue potential for commercial properties.
Unite calls for Covid-19 testing to protect construction workers
Covid-19 testing should be made readily available to construction workers to help tackle the virus’s spread, urges construction union Unite.
Using Build Aviator to get ahead during the coronavirus crisis
There are some ways you can use this time to your advantage, and planning ahead for when things get back to normal is one of them.
Construction workers must put health before housebuilding, urges Unite
Unite the Union has warned that there are growing fears that housebuilding is being put ahead of the health of construction workers.
A 3D planning portal for London
As part of the Mayor of London’s Civic Innovation Challenge, 3D Repo is tackling London’s housing crisis with a 3D planning portal for residents.
Experts back calls for licensing to end ‘cowboy builders’
Experts within the UK construction industry have urged the government to take action against cowboy builders by consulting an industry-wide licensing/certification scheme.
Built to last? Building Regulations and improving fire resiliency
When it comes to fire risk, we mustn’t confuse regulatory compliance with property resilience, says Tom Roche, senior consultant for international codes and standards at FM Global.
Building for biodiversity
Ben Kite, managing director of Ecological Planning & Research, looks at how to correctly apply metrics to achieve meaningful net gain.
Celebrating tomorrow’s timber talent
TRADA’s University Challenge 2020 saw students from across the UK design timber community housing that is low-carbon, energy and water efficient, climate-resilient, healthy and desirable.
Leaders pledge to continue cladding remediation works during pandemic
Local leaders have pledged to ensure vital safety work to replace unsafe cladding on high-rise buildings will continue during the COVID-19 crisis.
COVID-19: Can we build our way out of this?
In the post-pandemic period, can the construction industry become a catalyst for economic recovery? David Edwards of Place-Make believes it can.
Barratt Developments moves to furlough 85% of its employees
Housebuilder Barratt Developments has revealed it is in the process of furloughing around 85% of its employees in the face of COVID-19.
Kier reappointed to £100m firmus energy contract
Kier has been reappointed by firmus energy to provide natural gas distribution infrastructure services in a c.£100m contract with a possible three-year extension.
Will digital technology in planning be one of the legacies of...
Jonathan Bainbridge and Nigel Hawkey, planning partners at Bidwells, discuss whether the use of digital technology will be the way forward in the planning sector during COVID-19 crisis.