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Campaign highlights pension risk for construction employers
“In sectors, like the construction industry, where employers are likely to hire seasonal staff, eligible workers may be at a greater risk of not getting what they are owed,” Patel added. “If you’re not sure of your [automatic enrolment] duties, check up on them. Don’t risk a fine.” View the original article and our Inspiration…
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Erith Group picks PlanRadar for QA and documentation
PlanRadar was selected following a “comprehensive evaluation” sparked by Erith’s growth. The company requires more project records across all areas, including demolition, construction, earthworks and infrastructure, remediation, haulage, plant services, and SHEQ, plus its specialist engineering subsidiary, Swanton Consulting. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Laing O’Rourke installs first modular lift at Network Rail testing site
Laing O’Rourke and Finnish lift engineering company Kone have manufactured and installed the first offsite-constructed lift at the Network Rail test track in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. The lift was removed from the trailer bed of the delivery vehicle and installed fully upright in 26 minutes, Laing O’Rourke said. The modular lift is designed for use…
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Arup and Autodesk link up to tackle carbon management
Joe Speicher, chief sustainability officer at Autodesk, added: “Collaboration with industry is critical for accelerating the development of sustainable solutions – such that we can better measure, manage and mitigate carbon impacts associated with the built environment. Engaging with Arup and other industry leaders will allow us to validate carbon management technologies with our customers,…
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‘Forever chemicals’: 7 reasons construction needs to know about them
Environmental expert Steve Dyke MCIOB from Churngold Construction explains why ‘forever chemicals’ are fast becoming a mainstream issue for any developer and contractor involved in demolition, earthworks, or remediation. As our sector strives for net-zero and circular-economy goals, POPs and PFAS present a paradox. Disposal to landfill should be the last resort, so management of…
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Inquiry launched into Building Safety Regulator delays
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has issued a call for evidence for its short inquiry into the Building Safety Regulator. The inquiry will focus on reports of delays to approvals by the regulator for new high-rise buildings and maintenance of existing buildings. Gateway 2 approvals, which should be taking 12 weeks for…
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CIOB fellow Ian Brant takes CIC chair
Ian Brant FCIOB has formally taken over as chair of the Construction Industry Council (CIC). A former CIOB trustee who has served on national and international committees for the institute, Brant was appointed deputy chair of the CIC last year and succeeded Dr Wei Yang as chair on 18 June. “Following in the footsteps of…
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Critics Deemed Them “The Most Miraculous Works of Modern Art America Has Produced” – So Why Aren’t The Artists a Household Name?
First off Happy Juneteenth, everyone! It’s so important to recognize these extremely important days in our country’s history and also not forget how everyone’s rights were not given but instead fought hard for. So to honor this day of black American liberation, we wanted to repost what most have said is one of their top…
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How Disorganized Project Data Is Costing AEC Firms Millions
Information management isn’t just about staying organized. It’s about staying profitable. If you’re leading a busy architecture, engineering or construction firm (AEC), you’ve seen what happens when files get lost, RFIs slip through the cracks or your team spends hours chasing down the latest drawing. That waste adds up. The right information management system doesn’t…
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Microcement bathrooms: the seamless surface finish you need
Although the thought of a microcement bathroom may feel hard and unforgiving, the reality is it’s far from the truth. Offering a smooth and seamless finish to…well…every single surface in your bathroom, fans of the finish say it’s the perfect solution to grimy grout and uneven tiles. Of course, when something seems too good to…