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Features and news
Scottish government launch delivery plan
To strengthen planning and tackle the housing emergency.
College of West Anglia apprentice wins SkillELECTRIC gold.
How people react in ways which tend to restore their comfort.
Comfort is a crucial missing piece of the puzzle.
ECA launches Recharging Electrical Skills Charter in Wales
Best solutions for the industry and electrical skills in Wales.
Heritage conservation in Calgary
The triple bottom line.
New homebuilding skills hub launch and industry response
Working with CITB and NHBC to launch fast track training.
Building Peoples Network of Networks
Amplifying voices and giving support to people from diverse and under-represented groups in construction.
Experiences of discrimination and sexual misconduct rife
Reveals ARB research into architectual workplace culture.
About the 5 Percent Club and its members
The 5% Club; a dynamic movement of employers committed to building and developing the workforce.
New Homes in New Ways at the Building Centre
Accelerating the supply of new homes with MMC.
Quality Planning for Micro and Small to Medium Sized Enterprises
A CIOB Academy Technical Information sheet.
A briefing on fall protection systems for designers
A legal requirement and an ethical must.
CIOB Ireland launches manifesto for 2024 General Election
A vision for a sustainable, high-quality built environment that benefits all members of society.
Local leaders gain new powers to support local high streets
High Street Rental Auctions to be introduced from December.
Infrastructure sector posts second gain for October
With a boost for housebuilder and commercial developer contract awards.
COP29; impacts of construction and updates
Amid criticism, open letters and calls for reform.
Around the web
Construction Management, 26 Nov
‘Pure luck’ stopping another Grenfell happening, peer says.
Scotland | Retrofit assessment review research.
Navigating the Digital Buildings Retrofit challenge in the drive towards NetZero.
Understanding the grey belt, a take for southern England.
Construction Management, 21 Nov
ISG went down owing HMRC £53m.
Germany looks to install up to 48GW of photovoltaic panels on highway network.
ECA begins HS&E site visits.
Information’s role in the great PFI handback challenge.
Volunteers work to transform 100-year-old hidden building into bothy.
Construction Management, 7 Nov
World’s first smart construction helmet launched.
Professor invents instant concrete strength-checker.
UK government announces support for a mandatory New Homes Ombudsman scheme.
RIBA President pays tribute to Joseph Rykwert (1926-2024).
Construction Management, 11 Nov
Effective storytelling is crucial for construction’s sustainability goals.
CIAT Annual Review 2023-24.
BAM finalises £71m deal to replace first major RAAC school.
2025 AHR Expo in Orlando.
CLC statement on Standard Appointment Terms.
Heritage Photography Competition: Celebration of 60 Years of ICOMOS.