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As part of the commitment to a full circular economy by 2050, the Netherlands has set an important interim goal to halve primary resource usage by 2030 by keeping existing materials in the economy. What role can the construction sector play? And how can Canada and the Netherlands learn from each other when it comes to […]
By Tim Clark Labour and the Liberal Democrat MPs have called on the government to publish details of all ministerial meetings after it was revealed that ex-financier Lex Greensill privately met with HS2 Ltd and “approved” the body’s payment methods. It has been revealed that Greensill met with HS2 Ltd on three separate occasions during […]
Tom Roche, Secretary, Business Sprinkler Alliance In a post-Covid world, governments are being urged by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) to implement deep building renovation and performance standards for newly constructed buildings into pandemic recovery packages. While reducing energy demand and carbon emissions through the use of natural construction materials, greater insulation and renewables […]
Premier Modular, one of the UK’s leading offsite construction specialists, has been awarded a £9.8m project for Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to build a 62-bed Priority Assessment Unit at St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey. Main contractor Premier will be supported by strategic delivery partner Claritas Group. Due for completion by summer […]
Britain needs buildings more than ever. As such, confidence within the sector is sky high. However, does the current state of our supply chains pose a risk to us capitalising on growth? Buildingspecifier’s Editor Joe Bradbury investigates: According to IHS Markit/CIPS, output growth has risen in line with increased commercial, domestic and civil engineering […]
Orocco managing directors Mark Ivinson (left) and Jonny Blurton. Scottish construction firm Orocco is now accepting cryptocurrency as payment for projects as it continues to push industry boundaries. The move comes as part of a revised business strategy and sees the Edinburgh-based firm become the first building company in the UK to adopt such a […]
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is supporting a campaign led by an international group of scientists and engineers to have current building ventilation regulations completely rewritten. The 40-strong group of leading experts and academics condemned the current state of indoor air quality (IAQ) as a scandal comparable to the contaminated water supplies in 19th […]
Interphone, the security systems and building technology integrator, is embracing the latest iris and facial recognition technology to meet the growing demand for touchless door entry and access control. The company has launched a range of advanced and affordable solutions available for any new build or retrofit building requirement in the commercial residential marketplace. “The […]
Fire protection solutions manufacturer Advanced, has a new RIBA-approved course available to aid understanding of the BS 8629 Code of Practice and how its recommendations apply to architects and specifiers in planning building safety strategies. ‘A Guide to Meeting BS 8629’ is a continuing professional development course, approved by the FIA, the CPD Certification Service […]
One year. Three topics. Countless innovations. Schüco UK is set to broadcast its second Innovation Now (i.NOW) virtual event on 27th May, following the success of the launch event in March. Schüco i.NOW Smart will focus on intelligent building. Taking the ‘smart’ theme to a whole new level, the event will be broadcast from […]
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