Urgent focus on buildings neededLike an underperforming schoolchild, Britain’s commercial, industrial and public buildings urgently need to improve their grades to meet carbon reduction targets, says the Carbon Trust. To read more click here
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Ducking the downturn through diversityThe construction sector is often the hardest hit during a recession. As we crawl out of the latest, we look how one firm managed drive its business forward during the downturn thanks to a diverse business model. To read more click here.
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Be responsible and source responsiblyThe Fairtrade model has seen consumers become increasingly concerned about how products are sourced, the welfare of the workforce that produces them and its environmental impact. Now the construction industry has a means by which its products can be objectively compared. To read more click here
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Fighting the surveyor’s cornerThe surveyor is often regarded as merely a supplier of information, but The Survey Association believes they should be a critical member of the construction team. To find out why, click here
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The issues of insuranceA firm’s plant can be a major asset, and if hired it can be a major liability. Ensuring that the plant is correctly insured could be vital to your company’s financial security, but getting things right is not always as easy as it sounds. To find out more, click here.
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Regeneration – ticking the sustainability boxHistoric buildings are important icons of our architectural past and our culture, but they also provide excellent opportunities to serve as the focal point for the regeneration of many run down, industrial areas. To read more, click here
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Constructing the house of the futureThere’s a futuristic underground home in Cheshire where 85 per cent of the development – including a luxurious swimming pool – is carved into rock. To find out how building and design techniques have helped it to satisfy stringent planning regulations, click here
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Let the Games CommenceThe first of the 34 venues of the London 2012 Olympics is almost ready. In what will be the busiest year of construction in the six year build programme, the opening of Excel II on time and on-budget will be a welcome boost to the Olympic Delivery Authority. See Film
Investment in our critical infrastructure is vital, says EngineersIf the Government is serious about making a success of the future UK economy it must take steps to protect investment in our critical infrastructure, says the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) ahead of Wednesday’s Pre Budget Report.
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)Hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is a debilitating health condition. In your 20s and 30s its hard to imagine the intense skeletal pain in your hands and fingers at the merest hint of cold: the frustration of not being able to hold a cup of tea or use a knife and fork or in worst cases not being able to do some of the most basic of tasks for yourself but these are all common effects of HAVS.
Major Projects ConferenceIn the depths of a recession, what chance is there for multi million pound infrastructure schemes in the UK?
