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Following the release of the latest UK Construction PMI today (6 May 2022), Brendan Sharkey, Head of Construction and Real Estate at MHA, believes the construction sector faces a challenging environment as rising costs cut into profit margins, although demand for new builds in the housing market continues unabated, despite the cost of living crisis: […]
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned that builders are in need of ‘urgent clear guidance’ to help them understand changes to building regulations coming into force in England on 15 June. The changes seek to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. They are interim measures ahead of the Future Homes and Building Standards […]
The Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has reassured clients that ongoing price rises for projects are caused by global events not “profiteering” and said any increases only reflect the spiralling costs that are affecting the whole construction industry. Clients have voiced concerns about the increasing costs of construction work, but the body insists this is […]
Construction activity buoyant, but strong headwinds coming, warns Construction Products Association In its latest quarterly forecast, the Construction Products Association (CPA) sees a dramatic slowing in growth, with uncertainty ahead as global issues start to affect the UK market. In previous years, the predicted 2.8% growth in construction output anticipated by the CPA team would […]
Supporters of a longer Stonehenge Tunnel are continuing to insist the alternative solution should be considered in new documents submitted to the Planning Inspectorate. This comes in response to transport secretary Grant Shapps’ request for further comments on the scheme from interested parties. In its submission to the Planning Inspectorate, the Council for British Archaeology […]
BSI’s annual Net Zero Barometer Report shows that almost half (49%) of UK senior decision makers are prioritising growth in their organization while one in five (20%) are prioritizing the reduction of carbon emissions. While the proportion focused on carbon reduction represents a sizeable minority, many business leaders continue to find it hard to think […]
MARSHALLS BRICKS & MASONRY DELIVERS SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVE FOR THE MERLIN RISE DEVELOPMENT Marshalls Bricks & Masonry’s Mayfair Vintage facing bricks have been used by housebuilder Backhouse on its Merlin Rise development to achieve a high-quality, reclaimed brick aesthetic that also aligns with the sustainability goals of the business. Designed by award-winning local architects Clifton […]
Fire safety remains a top priority for all involved in the construction industry, with many manufacturers offering many solutions. GEZE, a leading manufacturer of door and window control systems, offers one more, which they believe is a unique solution for smoke extraction systems in the market place. The RWA K 600 retractable arm drive […]
On February 24th 2022, Russia attacked Ukraine, escalating the Russo-Ukrainian War, which began in 2014 with the Ukrainian Revolution of Dignity (Maidan). With more than 5.2 million Ukrainians fleeing the country and a fifth of the population displaced, the invasion has triggered Europe’s greatest refugee crisis since World War II. Buildingspecifier.com Editor Joe Bradbury investigates how […]
The pandemic has focused attention on the need for better building ventilation, but this need not come at the expense of saving energy and cutting carbon, according to a leading building services engineer. Speaking at a webinar hosted by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), AECOM’s Ella Clark said this was “not an either/or issue” […]
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