February 17, 2020
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The Importance of the Right Guarantee
Martin Bidewell, Head of Technical for Sika Roofing, considers the importance of guarantees in today’s market....
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January 29, 2020
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Solving the Housing Crisis: More Than Just Building Homes
The UK is currently in the grip of a major housing shortage, to the tune of 3.91 million homes. It is estimated that, to address this deficit – the largest...
January 29, 2020
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Top Tips for Cable Management Specification
Cable management is an integral part of the specification process. When it comes to specifying cable management systems, there are a number of key areas to consider in addition to...
January 28, 2020
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Enhance operational efficiency and mitigate Brexit-related risks
There is still no indication as to whether the UK will leave with a deal, and this growing uncertainty means businesses must work quickly to review their existing technology....
December 19, 2019
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A guide to sustainable public realm shelters
Climate change has become a global priority and the public sector must adopt a radical and holistic approach to find solutions, one of which is sourcing sustainable high-quality hardscaping within...
December 19, 2019
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Green and blue roofs add new dimensions
The demand for green and blue roof technologies is ramping up, thanks to their environmental, economic and social credentials, says Amanda de Sousa, Product Systems Manager, BMI UK & Ireland....
December 19, 2019
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The meaning of ‘practical completion’
‘Practical completion’ has become part of the day-to-day vocabulary for contractors, clients, project managers and surveyors across the length and breadth of the UK. Muckle LLP’s Adam Aston explains more....
December 19, 2019
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Modular construction – a game changer?
Modular construction can offer huge benefits in terms of project schedule, budget and workforce requirements. But prefabrication has struggled to be seen as a valid choice in the housing sector....
December 18, 2019
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New report highlights greater energy efficiency windows
As a new report calls for action to tackle energy inefficient homes in the UK, Andy Swift, Sales and Operations Manager at Iso Chemie, says architects who adopt new approaches...
December 18, 2019
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Warning Over Construction Sector Contraction
The UK construction supply chain needs to begin planning for a period of contraction amid economic and political uncertainty according to a construction lawyer at Manchester-based law firm Slater Heelis....
December 18, 2019
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Fast-Track Construction: Delivering Residential Projects at Scale
With the current shortfall in social housing stock there is a race to produce homes in the shortest timeframes. Here, Managing Director of EOS, Steve Thompson, discusses how fast-track construction...
December 18, 2019
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Paving the way to a flood-free future
Hard landscaping expert at Scott Parnell, Ian Griggs discusses the benefits of using permeable paving to combat flooding....
December 17, 2019
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What makes for an attractive new-build development?
Jerald Solis, Director of Experience Invest, offers his expert insight into how developers can make new-build properties attractive to buyers and also support the needs of local communities....
December 17, 2019
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Understanding the UK’s social housing crisis
Liz Gibbons, Senior Associate and Social Housing Specialist at Capital Law, offers her analysis on the key issues facing the sector from an ongoing shortfall of affordable housing to removing...
December 17, 2019
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Installing and using internal height safety solutions
When you think of working at height, you would be forgiven for initially picturing rooftop working – but working at height in interior applications poses just as many potential risks....
December 17, 2019
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Don’t get tripped up by grounds maintenance risks
Grounds and winter maintenance firm GRITIT talks about how public sector organisations leave far too much to chance in how they manage outdoor spaces, despite the risks and consequences of...
December 16, 2019
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Overtime – finding the balance
The issue of working late can be a sensitive one within many businesses, as the line between flexibility and unhealthy overtime becomes increasingly blurred. Tina Chander, Partner and Head of...
December 16, 2019
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Social housing on track to build positive future
The announcement of additional affordable homes funding is a welcome encouragement to the social housing industry. Nick Worman, Social Housing Expert and Associate at national property consultancy Bruton Knowles, reflects...
Neighbouring building works? Know your rights
Thanks to the Party Wall Act protection is given to owners of properties next door to where building work is taking place. Paul Burton of Pellings explains more....
December 13, 2019
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Designing for successful EWIS projects
Ensuring the structural stability of external wall insulation systems (EWIS) is critical to their safe and effective performance, with particular attention required when it comes to their ability to withstand...
