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Building Control transformation: Broste Rivers innovative journey

Get to know Hertfordshire Building Control, our visionary CEO Gary Cass and our exciting portfolio.
Desk of Architectural working project in construction site,With drawing equipment concept.

SFS Group: Leading the way in rainscreen cladding support systems

In this article, learn about SFS Group's commitment to going beyond standard offerings, providing innovative cladding support systems that elevate building performance and user experience.
Projet Mauricie is a Quebec-based proposed renewable energy initiative that would be one of the largest clean hydrogen projects in Canada

AtkinsRéalis wins Projet Mauricie engineering and design services contract 

Projet Mauricie is Quebec-based proposed renewable energy initiative that would be one of the largest clean hydrogen projects in Canada.
Leading Scottish homebuilder Springfield Properties has renewed their membership with Secured by Design’s National Building Approval

Scottish homebuilders Springfield Properties renews Secured by Design NBA membership

Leading Scottish homebuilder Springfield Properties has renewed their membership with Secured by Design’s National Building Approval.
A view from the top, looking down into an industrial building stairwell. Metal stairs and railings lead down several floors into the basement, representing the legal situation of a second staircase

Government halts construction of 38,000 homes over second staircase delay

According to recent figures, at least 38,000 new homes in London have been halted due to the government's failure to clarify the second staircase fire safety regulation.
Modular specialist Beattie Passive files administration notice

Modular specialist Beattie Passive files administration notice

The company behind the "UK’s first certified Passivhaus build system", Beattie Passive, has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.
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Sir Robert McAlpine to build £50m NESST centre

Northumbria University has appointed Sir Robert McAlpine to build the new world-leading North East Space Skills and Technology (NESST) Centre in Newcastle.
E.ON engineering jobs to be offered to STEM Returners

E.ON engineering jobs to be offered to STEM Returners

E.ON has teamed up with STEM Returners to offer engineering jobs to people returning to work after a career break.
ALLPLAN'S Eduardo Lazzarotto, explores five AEC technology trends that are poised to make a substantial impact in 2024

Five technology trends for the AEC industry in 2024

Explore in this interview with Eduardo Lazzarotto, Chief Product & Strategy Officer at ALLPLAN, five AEC technology trends that are poised to make a substantial impact in 2024.
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Why modular construction in the commercial sector stacks up

With the recent focus on the modular construction industry, Richard Hipkiss, development director of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA), considers why the outlook in mature commercial markets is on a different trajectory.
ICW Group is pleased to announce a continued expansion of its insurance service portfolio for housebuilders and developers

Expanding insurance solutions for housebuilders and developers

ICW Group is pleased to announce a continued expansion of its insurance service portfolio for housebuilders and developers.
Dan Nienhauser, CEO of Stellar3, explores the need for innovative landfill waste management and energy generation solutions in response to urban waste challenges

Communities powered by waste: Turning landfill waste into energy assets

Dan Nienhauser, CEO of Stellar3, explores the need for innovative landfill waste management and energy generation solutions in response to urban waste challenges.
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Re-flow analysis: Spring budget industry roundup

In the wake of the 2024 spring budget, national attention has sidelined key policy changes. Amidst this, the construction industry, as highlighted by Re-flow, scrutinises the budget's impact beyond the surface noise.
Smiling supervisor talking to construction worker about construction works. Worker holding blueprints and explaining to supervisor, representing structural warranties

BW Build Warranty®: An attractive alternative to traditional warranties

In the realm of structural warranties, BW Build Warranty® stands out as a beacon of innovation and reliability, offering a refreshing alternative to traditional providers.
COO Nicholas Cumins will become the CEO of Bentley Systems, as Greg Bentley transitions to an executive chair role

Greg Bentley to transition to executive chair at Bentley Systems

As Bentley Systems celebrates its 40th anniversary, Greg Bentley will transition to the executive chair role, with COO Nicholas Cumins promoted to CEO.
Two of the world's largest luffing tower crane will be in use at the Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant near Northwich, Cheshire

World’s largest luffing tower crane used by Marr at Northwich site

Two of the world's largest luffing tower crane will be in use at the Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant near Northwich, Cheshire.
Close up stock photograph of a mature man working with a large computer screen. He’s working with 3D software examining complicated shapes representing the digital skills portal

RTPI and Scottish Government launch new Digital Skills Portal

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Scottish Government have launched the Digital Skills Portal to improve the confidence of digital skills amongst planners.
Mayor Andy Burnham and Bolton Council visited to celebrate the latest phase of the Farnworth town centre regeneration scheme

Farnworth town centre regeneration scheme welcomes students

Mayor Andy Burnham and Bolton Council visited to celebrate the latest phase of the Farnworth town centre regeneration scheme.
Gunfire is Third Party Accredited for the installation of fire stopping systems and the installation and maintenance of fire door sets

Gunfire: Ensure your fire safety with our Third Party Accredited services

Gunfire is Third Party Accredited for the installation of fire stopping systems and the installation and maintenance of fire door sets.
Specialists from Actis came to a Barnsley College Construction Centre to give the students some hands-on thermal bridging training

Construction students benefit from Actis’ hands-on thermal bridging training

Specialists from Actis came to a construction college to give the students some hands-on thermal bridging training and experience working with Actis Hybrid products.
Launched at the Merchant Taylor's Great Hall, the Retrofit Toolkit aims to bring heritage buildings up to modern energy efficiency standards

Heritage ‘Retrofit Toolkit’ launched by City of London Corporation

Launched at an event at the Merchant Taylor's Great Hall, the Retrofit Toolkit aims to enable heritage buildings to be brought up to modern energy efficiency standards.
Widespread labour shortages in Europe's construction and engineering industries have seen a particular shortage in trade skills

Trade skills shortage ‘widespread’ whilst high-tech roles soar

Widespread labour shortages in Europe's construction and engineering industries have seen a particular shortage in trade skills, whereas there are more opportunities for high-tech roles.
UKPN Barhale HS2 Euston Line

UKPN and Barhale to build micro-tunnel for HS2 Euston line

UK Power Networks has partnered with Barhale to build a micro-tunnel under the Grand Union Canal in West London for the HS2 Euston line.
Virtuscan specializes in Geometric Data Capture, using laser scanners, drones, cameras, and survey equipment to map and document structures

Virtuscan: scanning services for your structure and properties

Virtuscan specializes in Geometric Data Capture, utilising laser scanners, drones, cameras, and survey equipment to map and document properties and structures.
Concrete staircase and ramp way. Stairway designed for use of both pedestrians and disabled people or parents with prams. Human legs going downstairs

How ignoring design vision can make buildings inaccessible

Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, finds that a lack of design vision can easily result in making your own premises inaccessible.
New housing development building houses for increased demand in rural areas uk

BRE 2024 Manifesto calls for investment in net zero, AI and...

As a general election looms, the Building Research Establishment (BRE) 2024 Manifesto calls for the next Government to commit to 'world-leading standards' for British buildings.