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What’s in the Construction Products Reform Green Paper?
Simon Lewis and Michelle Essen review key points of the government’s consultation on its proposals for the reform of the construction products regime. (Image: Sergeevspb via Dreamstime) This 158-page Green Paper lays out the enormous complexity of our current system and the largescale changes proposed to transform the industry. It also poses 58 questions to…
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Clean energy manufacturers cancel projects as Trump-era policies take hold
Clean energy manufacturers canceled, closed or downsized nearly $8 billion in projects in the first quarter of 2025, as the Trump administration’s rollback of support for the sector sets in. Clean energy advocacy nonprofit E2 announced the cancellations last week as part of its monthly tracking of clean energy project announcements in the U.S. It…
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Wates reports progress on inclusion and diversity
Wates has revealed the impact of its inclusion and diversity strategy since its launch five years ago. Its Inclusion and Diversity Impact Report 2024 outlines how its three core priorities – fair treatment, fair opportunities, and fair hiring – have helped to guide positive change across the business. The report shows that since the inclusion and diversity…
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Contractor Snapshot: Asphalt Authority Focus On Quality And Care
Growing up in the asphalt and pavement industry is often the start of a pavement maintenance company. But not every company origin starts with a knack for marketing and returning interest in asphalt. Starting a business takes a lot of determination and can take a significant team effort. With enough dedication and effort, a company…
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We Found A Way To Save On Everything From Blu Dot To Kohler – Here’s The Secret
HEY THERE. For the last five years, I’ve been spewing out budget-friendly ways to design your home. I’ve taught you how to change up your furniture for free by working with your local vintage store; I’ve shared the credit card hacks I use to optimize my spend; I’ve revealed my top secret sources for brands…
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Ex-ISG hyperscale director joins Mace to lead key sectors
Mace has appointed Gary Sweeney to head its European team in the healthcare, life sciences and technology sectors. Sweeney’s experience spans three decades in manufacturing engineering, including senior positions at several global companies. He joins Mace from Turner & Townsend, where he spent six months as interim director of the business’s advanced manufacturing, industrial and…
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Historic homes to get costly EPC reprieve, but will yours make the cut?
Owners of historic homes could soon get a reprieve from expensive energy efficiency upgrades, as Labour considers exemptions for listed properties. Under the Government’s push for net zero, all homes must achieve a C-rated Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) by 2030, a costly challenge for many homeowners. But now, amid growing concerns about the complexity and…
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Construction Delays and Burnout: The High Cost of Compressed Schedules
In the high-stakes world of construction, the project schedule is often seen as the immutable roadmap to success. It dictates timelines, resource allocation, and ultimately, profitability. Yet, all too often, this meticulously crafted plan encounters the harsh realities of the jobsite, leading to a phenomenon that can cripple projects: schedule compression. Simply put, schedule compression…
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An oak frame future-proofed home built with space for all the family
Since moving into her home village in 1993 with her husband and three boys, homeowner Pauline has formed strong roots to the area. The original core of her previous oak frame cottage was made of reused 16th-century timbers from a nearby old dairy – even some recycled ship timbers. “Over the years, we added several…