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Construction NewsNow available: latest episode of the Constructive Voices podcast looking at transformational virtual pre-construction technology
In episode 11 of the Constructive Voices podcast, Henry McDonald catches up with Gavin Tonnet of utecture on city-changing urban renewal projects and transformational virtual pre-construction technology. GavinTonnet is a recognised expert and leader in the property space having created and led businesses for Mirvac, Leighton, Stockland and Japanese giant, Sekisui House. He was responsible for many […]
admin · 8/31/2021
Construction NewsSika launches total green roofing package
Market leading roofing manufacturer, Sika, has launched a complete Green Roof package, supplying both the high performance roof waterproofing system and the green roof system, all backed by its trusted technical and application support. Specifiers can now go to Sika’s roofing experts for the full spectrum of roofing technologies, from hot melt structural waterproofing and […]
admin · 8/27/2021
Construction NewsUKGBC opens applications for Cost-Benefit Review of Nature-Based Solutions Task Group
<p>The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today opened applications for a new Task Group to shape content for a cost-benefit review of nature-based solutions.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/ukgbc-opens-applications-for-cost-benefit-review-of-nature-based-solutions-task-group/">UKGBC opens applications for Cost Benefit Review of Nature-Based Solutions Task Group</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 8/24/2021
Construction NewsThe Importance of Retrofitting in Advancing Net Zero
<p>Architect and UKGBC Sustainability Consultant Antonia Khayatt discusses retrofitting and the Build Upon2 programme. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/the-importance-of-retrofitting-in-advancing-net-zero/">The Importance of Retrofitting in Advancing Net Zero</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 8/23/2021
InterviewsInterview with Emma Nicholson, B.A, MSc, FCIOB, FIEMA, FWES, CEnv, FAPM, the Founding Director of Women in Sustainable Construction and Property
Jackie De BurcaSo I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Emma Nicholson. Emma, you’re a woman in construction with many letters after your name. Can you tell us what they mean and who you are professionally? In 2010, you became a Charter Environmentalist Emma NicholsonHi Jackie. Yes, of course. So I have 23 years […]
Jackie De Burca · 8/18/2021
Construction NewsUKGBC responds to Government Hydrogen Strategy
<p>The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today responded to the Government’s UK Hydrogen Strategy. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org/news/ukgbc-responds-to-government-hydrogen-strategy/">UKGBC responds to Government Hydrogen Strategy</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ukgbc.org">UKGBC - UK Green Building Council</a>.</p>
admin · 8/17/2021
ApprenticeshipsSkills shortage issue resolved by Creating Enterprise in North Wales
Headlines like Long COVID and Skills Shortages Means a Tough Winter for Construction Industry, and, Demand for Construction Workers close to a 20-year High, is a small sample of some of the UK articles about the skills shortage issue in the construction industry. Skills shortage is at its worst since 2007 In fact, even before […]
Jackie De Burca · 7/28/2021
TechnologyMitigating cybersecurity risks in the construction industry
A growing threat is quietly emerging across the construction sector. As threat varieties evolve in sophistication, and become even more malicious and numbered online, the roles of prevention and protection against cybercrime cannot be understated. Cyber vulnerability is an issue that many construction firms might overlook, but a robust cybersecurity strategy can be the difference between costly […]
admin · 7/26/2021
Construction NewsConstruction industry revealed to have one of the lowest gender splits for self-employed workers
New research has revealed that the construction industry has the second-lowest percentage of self-employed women in the UK, with only 3.9% of the industry’s self-employed workers being female. The research analysed government data to discover the industries that are seeing the most (and least) female entrepreneurs. The electricity, gas and air conditioning supply industry is exclusively […]
admin · 7/16/2021
Construction NewsConcerns over HGV driver shortages raised by construction trade body
HGV driver shortages transport issues are hitting suppliers to the construction trade, as builders’ merchants work to get supplies into their stores and deliver orders to customers. Members of the national trade body the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), have reported widespread disruption and delays, with a shortfall in drivers able to transport goods across the […]
admin · 7/14/2021