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Features and news
The act of preservation may sometimes be futile.
Twas the site before Christmas...
A rhyme for the industry and a thankyou to our supporters.
Plumbing and heating systems in schools
New apprentice pay rates coming into effect in the new year
Addressing the impact of recent national minimum wage changes.
EBSSA support for the new industry competence structure
The Engineering and Building Services Skills Authority, in working group 2.
Notes from BSRIA Sustainable Futures briefing
From carbon down to the all important customer: Redefining Retrofit for Net Zero Living.
Principal Designer: A New Opportunity for Architects
ACA launches a Principal Designer Register for architects.
A new government plan for housing and nature recovery
Exploring a new housing and infrastructure nature recovery framework.
Leveraging technology to enhance prospects for students
A case study on the significance of the Autodesk Revit certification.
Fundamental Review of Building Regulations Guidance
Announced during commons debate on the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report.
CIAT responds to the updated National Planning Policy Framework
With key changes in the revised NPPF outlined.
Councils and communities highlighted for delivery of common-sense housing in planning overhaul
As government follows up with mandatory housing targets.
Around the web
Construction Management, 19 Dec
McAlpine under fire after Storm Darragh damages hotel cladding panels.
Building Safety Remediation: monthly data release - Nov 2024
Probe into possible bid-rigging relating to school improvement fund.
ECA joins calls for changes to Business Property Relief.
Construction Management, 16 Dec
How to manage delays in the building safety Gateways process.
New year resolutions to strengthen team and business.
Open consultation: Reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings regime.
Exploring urban and council housing revisited, DH Lawrence, prefabs and gentrification.
Shaping industry culture – workshop opportunity.
Wales Consults on Planning Fees: Closing 16 January 2025.
ECA urges Net Zero Committee for Inquiry on electrification.
What would you do if you suffered a cyber attack?
Construction Management, 9 Dec
Legal developments construction should look out for in 2025.