Fire stopping compliance in change-of-use projects

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Changing the use of a building requires compliance with Building Regulations specific to its new purpose, but the legal trigger is just the beginning John...

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Raising standards in the UK warranty market: From compliance to confidence

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The UK new homes market is undergoing a period of recalibration. Economic pressures, shifting buyer expectations and increased scrutiny of build quality are...

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What refrigerant changes mean for contractors and construction projects

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Tom Houlker, experienced HVAC engineer and the director of Houlk Air, stresses why contractors and construction workers must stay ahead of UK refrigerant...

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Low carbon building initiative launched for renovation in Europe

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The LCBI label is a public-interest programme to help develop sustainable buildings across Europe Originally launched in 2022, the Low Carbon Building...

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Construction skills shortage to be spotlighted at UK Construction Week

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There are currently over 140,000 construction job vacancies across the UK, highlighting a severe construction skills shortage The construction skills shortage...

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Date confirmed for Balfour Beatty court case over nuclear site death

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Balfour Beatty will appear at Reading Crown Court as they continue their not guilty plea following the death of a worker on a nuclear site in Berkshire The...

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A national scheme of delegation: Greasing the wheels or standardising the slowdown?

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Barney Ray, associate at Nexus Planning, discusses the government’s proposed reform of planning committees and the challenges this proposes As it stands,...

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Preventative maintenance: Fixing flat roof defects in schools

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While RAAC headlines grab attention, only 1% of schools are affected. Many more face disruption from flat roof defects and rising repair costs. Chris Woods of...

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Green AI data centre coalition launched

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The Greening AI Data Centres Coalition (GADCC) consists of nine global bodies working to develop sustainability benchmarks Green AI data centres will be...

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Skills boost as Leeds College of Building secures £919k for training facility renovation

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Leeds College of Building (LCB) is set to receive more than £919,000 in government funding for essential estate upgrades, with the investment aimed at...

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Skills boost as Leeds College of Building secures £919k for training facility renovation
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