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Asbestos and fire: A guide to the risks for builders

Asbestos can present many risks for builders, particularly in a fire. Here, Neil Munro of Acorn Analytical Services offers a guide on what to expect
asbestos in schools

Asbestos in schools: Managing the risks effectively

Charles Pickles, Chief Technical Officer of Lucion Services, discusses how asbestos in schools can be managed safely
Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations: What does it mean for planning?

Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations: What does it mean for planning?

Tom Wells, Head of Environmental Planning and Assessment at CBRE UK, summarises the key changes in Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations
asbestos exposure in soil

Asbestos exposure on brownfield sites: time to reduce the risk

More awareness needs to be raised about the hazards associated with asbestos exposure in soil on developed land says Neil Munro
Demolition contractor fined for failing to check asbestos removal assessment

Demolition contractor fined for failing to check asbestos removal assessment

A fine has been handed to a demolition firm after failing to follow the asbestos removal assessment conducted on the building

Cybersecurity – Risk Management is a board problem now

As the construction sector becomes increasingly digitised it faces new challenges. Andrew Taylor, CEO of  BronzeyeIBRM talks about risk management and its role in tackling cybersecurity... “It...

First steps in addressing contaminated land risks

Kathryn Mair explores some of the risks associated with contaminated land and explains the initial steps a developer needs to take... With a national drive...

First steps in addressing contaminated land risks

With a national drive to redevelop brownfield land across the country, planners and developers are increasingly faced with sites that may have been contaminated...

A holistic approach to energy assessments

John Edwards, Trustee of the IHBC argues for an intelligent and holistic approach to energy assessments that have a positive impact on the sustainability...

The challenging risks of asbestos in brownfield sites

Alec Hales, contaminated land specialist at Lucion Environmental, examines the responsibilities associated with reducing asbestos risk on brownfield sites… The detection of asbestos in soil...
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A holistic approach to energy assessments

John Edwards, Trustee of the IHBC argues for an intelligent and holistic approach to energy assessments that have a positive impact on the sustainability...
Asbestos sampling

The challenging risks of asbestos in brownfield sites

Alec Hales, contaminated land specialist at Lucion Environmental, examines the responsibilities associated with reducing asbestos risk on brownfield sites… The detection of asbestos in soil...
Water hygiene, East Kent Hospitals

Graham awarded East Kent NHS Trust water hygiene contract

Graham has been awarded a three-year water hygiene contract by East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust to deliver Legionella planned maintenance and risk assessments across five main sites.
Working at height,

Bedfordshire Council sentenced after worker falls from height

An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that the Bedfordshire Council did not have a risk assessment or safe system for working at height in place to retrieve items from the roof.

Sevron and BESA partnership to streamline chemical safety

Sevron has officially become the preferred provider of chemical safety and risk assessment software for the Building Engineering Services Association.
90s remediation

The spectre of 90s remediation

Remediation work carried out in the 1990s could now be considered outdated or even unsafe under current risk assessment procedures. Matthew Pannett and Neil Loesher of Ramboll examine the key risks and implications of dealing with these sites.
Poor lift planning responsible for falling scaffold fittings that injured a building worker

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
A flooded UK road, which Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act will help to address

When will Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act...

Alex Parkes and Dave Baturst at Rodgers Leask explain how the delay of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act can affect developers.
As consultancy firm Premier Water Solutions expanded its service offering, they sought a streamlining software to maximise efficiencies

How Re-flow software streamlined Premier Water Solutions’ workflows

As water managment consultancy Premier Water Solutions relocated and expanded its service offering, they sought a streamlining software to maximise efficiency- and Re-flow was the key.
Inoperable smoke vents can make an already bad situation worse

Inoperable smoke vents due to construction work a real concern

CROSS-UK have issued a red safety alert concerning inoperable smoke vents. Read more about the issue and its causes here.

The path to adopting AI in construction

Diligent upfront planning holds the key to success, writes Daniel Hewson, data capability manager for Elecosoft.
Mental health in construction: A construction worker in hi viz vest holds their head in their hand

Making mental health in construction everyone’s issue

Why does the stigma around mental health in construction persist? Sam Downie, managing director of Mates in Mind, examines the causes behind it and how we can break it down
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[VIDEO]With cable theft on the rise, how can you protect your...

PBC Today sat down with the team at Orbis Protect to discuss the rising number of cable theft incidents and the onsite security solutions you can put in place to prevent it.
Read more about the innovative technology and industry conversations that were seen by Re-flow at UK Construction Week

An ear to the ground: Re-flow discoveries at UK Construction Week

Read more about the innovative technology and industry conversations that were seen by Re-flow at UK Construction Week.
Ageing commercial and residential buildings waste energy, and with increasing mandates for sustainability, adaptive reuse may be the answer

Embracing adaptive reuse and resilient design

Our world isn’t static, and our buildings can’t be either. Ageing commercial and residential buildings waste energy, and new regulations increasingly mandate sustainability. Could adaptive reuse be the answer?

How can field management software help landscaping professionals with their operations?

Landscaping professionals play a huge role in shaping our environment, from enhancing sustainability to ensuring the beauty and safety of our shared spaces. Discover five reasons why leading landscaping firms have chosen Re-flow to manage their field operations.