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Information - BuildingCPD 04 2024: Using ozone for decontamination
This JLA-sponsored module explores the benefits of using ozone for decontamination, alongside the adverse health effects associated with the gas and considerations needed to mitigate them
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FeaturesHow the Building Safety Act can empower warranty’s role as a de-risking partner
The Building Safety Act’s gateway system offers developers a chance to minimise expensive, time-consuming redesigns by consulting with warranty providers during the design stage of complex projects. The gateway system will require that building plans are submitted to the Building Safety Regulator at early stages, and the regulator will then ...
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FeaturesCosting Steelwork 27: Market update and quality marking information
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life that provides guidance on costing structural steelwork
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Information - BuildingCPD 03 2024: Exploring the A to Z Essential Principles
This Rockwool-sponsored CPD module examines the A to Z Essential Principles relating to passive fire safety by RISCAuthority, highlighting the importance of going above and beyond the Building Regulations to better protect buildings and their occupants
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FeaturesExtended Q+A: Combining fabric with low and zero carbon technologies in new homes
After an unprecedented number of questions, we joined David Adams, Jamie Bursnell and Steven Heath for an extended question-and-answer session
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FeaturesConnecting people with data brings control to your business
Digital transformation is a journey many contractors have been embarking on and their investments are paying dividends, writes Brandon Oliveri-O’Connor, Procore’s head of region, EMEA
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Information - BuildingCPD 02 2024: Specifying natural slate rainscreen cladding systems
Sponsored by Cupa Pizarras, this CPD will examine the considerations for specifying natural slate rainscreen cladding systems, including the material’s sustainable credentials, responsible sourcing and installation guidance
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FeaturesThe pathway to net zero concrete production
Simon Chudley, national commercial technical manager at Tarmac explains more about the manufacturer’s pathway to net zero
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Information - BuildingCPD 01 2024: Fifth Facade: Regulations on Roofs
This latest CPD module, sponsored by Rockwool, considers the roof as a building’s fifth facade, examining its functional uses and its vital role in fire safety, and explaining the relevant regulations and what needs to be done to require to comply with them
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FeaturesHelp us shape the next generation of construction professionals
Becoming a Go Construct STEM Ambassador opens the doors of our industry to young people
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FeaturesNot just a buzz word: The critical role of cross-party collaboration
The construction industry is facing an abundance of changes to rules and regulations – early engagement and supply chain collaboration is the only way to navigate these changes, writes Nigel Morrey, technical director at Siniat
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FeaturesHow can the UK make the most of the data centre boom?
Demand for data, and a surge in AI, means changing needs and rapid growth for the data centre sector. Is the UK set up to take full advantage, asks Scott Smyth Founder & CEO of Soben
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FeaturesCosting Steelwork 26: Market update
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life that provides guidance on costing structural steelwork
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FeaturesStone wool insulation helping build a climate-resilient future
Paul Barrett, head of product management at ROCKWOOL® UK, explores how stone wool insulation is playing a key role in combatting climate change and what as a company it is doing to limit its own impact
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FeaturesGetting value from construction software
Industry experts gathered to discuss the importance of software in construction and how best to use it, at a recent roundtable hosted by Building and software company Bluebeam
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FeaturesIt’s time for SMEs to invest in construction software – their survival depends on it
The cost-of-living crisis and volatility in interest rates is taking its toll on the construction industry. Nowhere is this more apparent than at the SME level. In March 2023, insolvencies in construction represented 18% of all companies that failed. It is the worst performing month that the ...
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FeaturesDeveloping a sense of trust: What could warranty reform mean for scheme viabilitiy?
For housebuilders and developers, the mandating of increased warranties could drive up costs. But if they respond with an improved focus on quality, there will be benefits in the form of enhanced reputations and greater trust from homebuyers. Jordan Marshall reports
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FeaturesCosting Steelwork 25: Market update
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life that provides guidance on costing structural steelwork
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FeaturesCosting Steelwork 24: Market update
A market update from Aecom, BCSA and Steel for Life that provides guidance on costing structural steelwork
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CommentThe pros and cons of a D&B approach to office fit-out
MESH director Martyn Stokes lays out the realities of procuring work via different routes