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Construction NewsTwo more visionary leaders elected to UKGBC’s Board of Trustees at today’s AGM
<p>UKGBC confirms appointment of Chris Oglesby and Estelle Bailey to its Board of Trustees.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/two-more-visionary-leaders-elected-to-ukgbcs-board-of-trustees-at-todays-agm/">Two more visionary leaders elected to UKGBC’s Board of Trustees at today’s AGM</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 9/16/2021
UK NewsThe construction industry needs to respond to the climate challenges that are already happening now
Today’s Women for Sustainability guest is Anna Malhari of Mack-Cali Realty Corporation. Anna Malhari believes that in light of the IPCC report, that the construction and real estate industries need to really start paying attention. Not just when it comes to developing buildings with a lower carbon footprint, but also ensuring these are as resilient […]
Jackie De Burca · 9/15/2021
Construction NewsLatest episode of the Constructive Voices podcast discusses how the construction industry can attract workers with Kevin McLoughlin MBE
In episode 12 of the Constructive Voices podcast, Henry McDonald talks to Kevin McLoughlin MBE about how construction can attract workers into the industry. Meanwhile, Peter Finn, Ireland’s favourite TV builder, chats with Steve Randall about how getting into construction is a great way to travel and work abroad in other countries. This episode of Constructive […]
admin · 9/15/2021
Construction NewsWorldGBC Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment expands scope to include embodied carbon
<p>Today, WorldGBC announces an update to the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment (the Commitment), expanding its scope to recognise enhanced leadership action in tackling embodied carbon emissions from the building and construction […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/worldgbc-net-zero-carbon-buildings-commitment-expands-scope-to-include-embodied-carbon/">WorldGBC Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment expands scope to include embodied carbon</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 9/15/2021
Construction NewsBuilders urged to join in charity ‘Big Brew’ to tackle construction’s mental health crisis
Tradesman and tradeswomen are being urged to get involved with the ‘Big Brew’ – a new national campaign to highlight the mental health crisis in the construction sector that will start on 1st October. It aims to encourage tradespeople to connect and talk over a cuppa in a bid to remove the taboo around mental […]
admin · 9/14/2021
Construction NewsCarbon Numbers clinches BCIA Smart Buildings Award
Carbon Numbers, a leading Building Management Systems supplier and energy reduction specialist, has been announced as the winner of the Smart Buildings Award at the 2021 BCIA (Building Controls Industry Association) Awards. The BCIA Awards claims to be ‘the biggest and best awards in the controls and BEMS industry’ and aims to recognise ‘innovation, product development, project […]
admin · 9/14/2021
Construction NewsDefining Reuse: Why adopting ISO definitions will help encourage circularity
<p>Rachel Hoolahan from Orms answers the question 'what is reuse?' and explains the role it can have in a sustainable built environment. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/defining-reuse-why-adopting-iso-definitions-will-help-encourage-circularity/">Defining Reuse: Why adopting ISO definitions will help encourage circularity</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 9/13/2021
Construction NewsLatest construction output statistics offer little comfort to the sector, says the Scaffolding Association
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show construction output in July 2021 was worth £257m (1.6% in volume terms) less than the month before the pandemic hit. It is the second month in a row where construction activity remained lower than pre-Covid levels according to the latest ONS figures. Rising prices […]
admin · 9/13/2021
ApprenticeshipsLargest ever intake of Spencer Group apprentices all secure full-time positions
The largest ever intake of apprentices taken on by engineering specialist Spencer Group have all now secured full-time positions with the company. Hull-based Spencer Group hired 14 apprentices two years ago, with the full cohort of 18-year-olds coming from the city’s employer-led school, Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC). Having completed their two-year apprenticeships, all […]
admin · 9/13/2021
Construction NewsConstruction recovery continues outlines new research
Glenigan, the construction industry’s insight and intelligence experts, has released the September edition of its Construction Index, which suggests that despite project starts declining consistently across the board, a slowing rate suggests an upward trajectory is due towards the end of the year. Certain sectors are also bucking the trend, with social housing, health and […]
admin · 9/9/2021
Construction NewsSMEs call for public sector ‘to do more’ to remove tendering barriers
Over 90% of British SMEs believe the public sector should be doing more to remove the tendering barriers they face when bidding for public sector contracts, according to new research. The findings have been detailed in a new report Navigating the Public Procurement Minefield, which has been carried out by tender training platform Ultimate Tender […]
admin · 9/8/2021
Construction NewsCan the construction industry afford to make redundancies?
The last 18 months have been a considerable challenge for the construction industry, with restrictions leading to reduced productivity, delays and fewer projects. As a result, main and subcontractors have had to make a number of difficult decisions, as Kate Onions, a partner in the construction team, and Nicola Holton, legal director in the restructuring […]
admin · 9/8/2021
Construction NewsSmall Developers, Net Gain and Planning with Biodiversity in Mind
<p>Oliver Lewis from Joe’s Blooms discusses how we can move forward to balance the government’s ‘Net Gain’ planning policy and smaller developer’s needs.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/small-developers-net-gain-biodiversity/">Small Developers, Net Gain and Planning with Biodiversity in Mind</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 9/8/2021
Construction NewsSELECT MD Alan Wilson says construction industry needs ‘certainty and momentum’ if it’s to meet the low-carbon challenge
The Managing Director of SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade association, says “certainty and momentum” are the key ingredients if the industry is to successfully build on the outcome of the upcoming COP26 summit. Alan Wilson says it’s essential for the good work to continue after world leaders have left the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow on 12th November. […]
admin · 9/8/2021
Construction NewsRead Brothers – Four decades of business success
Read Brothers Ltd is a well-established timber merchant in Norwich that has built up an enviable reputation over the last 40 years, having prided itself on providing a professional and speedy service whilst maintaining the highest quality of work and products. A supplier of softwoods, hardwoods and timber-based sheet materials, Read Brothers is also a […]
admin · 9/7/2021
Construction NewsAESG expands European reach and expansion in the data centre and pharmaceutical markets with Commtech Europe acquisition
AESG, a leading global specialist consultancy, engineering and built environment advisory firm with regional headquarters in London, Dubai and Singapore, has announced its acquisition of Commtech Europe, an established provider of commissioning and technical services throughout Europe. With the rapid expansion of the data centre and pharmaceutical sectors alongside the ever-increasing complexity of building systems, […]
admin · 9/7/2021
Construction NewsOnerous construction contracts – 10 key points to be aware of
Onerous construction contracts are often entered into by contractors and subcontractors across the construction industry, leaving them out of pocket, at a high risk of cashflow problems, and even insolvency. An onerous contract is one whereby the cost of meeting the obligations agreed under the contract exceeds the payment benefits. Standard forms of construction contract […]
admin · 9/6/2021
Construction NewsNationwide Platforms chooses Elis for protective workwear and washroom services
The UK leader in powered access hire for working at height, Nationwide Platforms, has chosen Elis to supply, maintain and launder protective workwear for its engineers, as well as to provide washroom and mats services. Nationwide Platforms was already being supplied by Berendsen when it was bought by Elis. Now the company has renewed its […]
admin · 9/2/2021
Construction NewsNet Zero Carbon, a huge retrofit and Salix funding: An Introduction to the Wolfson College Decarbonisation Process
<p>Bill Watts, Senior Partner at Max Fordham, writes about the Net Zero Carbon and retrofitting case study at Wolfson College, Oxford. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/max-fordham-wolfson-college-retrofit%e2%80%af/">Net Zero Carbon, a huge retrofit and Salix funding: An Introduction to the Wolfson College Decarbonisation Process </a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 9/1/2021
Construction NewsNew research and development facility approved for leading UK OEM in Gas Detection and Analysis
ION Science, a global leader in the field of gas detection and VOC (volatile organic compound) analysis and the UK’s only OEM in the sector, have recently received approval for a brand-new research and development facility at their headquarters in Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire. The new research and development centre compliments ION Science’s main building that was […]
admin · 9/1/2021
Construction NewsFive key tips for TIG welding
Here, Eng-Weld provides a useful guide into TIG welding to enable users to get the best results from the method across a wide range of different applications. What is TIG welding? The TIG welding process allows you to weld at very high quality, with precision, which is especially useful for demanding sectors such as aviation. […]
admin · 9/1/2021