Category: Featured
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National Underground Asset Register minimum information specification proposed
The consultation reveals a further key development: while those using NUAR to ensure safe excavations will use the platform for free, asset owners uploading their data to NUAR will ultimately have to pay fees to cover the operational costs of the platform. The consultation document states: “Once NUAR is fully operational, undertakers will be able…
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UK competition watchdog clears Kingspan’s acquisition of Coverworld
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the anticipated acquisition by Kingspan Group of steel cladding supplier Coverworld. The UK watchdog launched a merger inquiry at the beginning of July to investigate the transaction and called for comments on the potential impact to competitors. Today (7 August), the CMA published its decision clearing the…
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How tech can standardise 55% of your Gateway 2 submissions
With building control approvals at a record high, platforms like Procore can help teams standardise and automate some of the most onerous tasks in the Gateway 2 submissions. Brett King explains how. (Image: Andrew Howson via Dreamstime.com) Gateway 2 is fast becoming one of the most painful pinch points in UK construction. With rejections pushing…
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Circular construction: putting theory into practice
Adopting circular economy principles means changing mindsets and ways of working, but it needn’t be difficult, writes Mott MacDonald’s Tom McDonald. Using concepts, such as designing for disassembly and modular construction, offer opportunities for innovation in the construction sector and encourage designers to think differently about their work, leading to more sustainable and efficient building…
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Roofer fined for failing to provide edge protection that led to serious injury
Gary Smith of Watling Street, Dunstable, pleaded guilty to a breach of Regulation 4(1) of the Work at Height Regulations 2005. He was fined £2,125 and ordered to pay costs of £5,445 at a hearing at Luton & South Bedfordshire Magistrates’ Court on 29 July 2025. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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DIYing The OG “Homestead” – The Carriage House Exterior “Before” Tour
When we first found the property/homestead we fell in LOVE with this 1850s carriage house but as the renovation of our house and yard went on and on (with all the financial stress that goes along with it) we went from our “We’ll have projects forever!” enthusiasm to “Omg…we are going to have have projects…forever”…
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A High-Pressure Trade: State of the Concrete Industry
Keith Armishaw, business development manager – North America – at Aquajet, shares his insight into the state of the concrete industry and the challenges contractors are managing daily. Concrete Contractor connected with Armishaw over email in June 2025. Q. What have been the biggest challenges for concrete contractors so far in 2025? Keith ArmishawAquajetContractors continue…
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Plasterboarding a garage: A how-to guide to make it a success
If you have a garage and are looking for extra living/working space, you can transform it in no time at all. Rather than building an extension, a garage is a ready-to-work with space just waiting to be quickly moulded into what you want or need. Whether you want to quickly hide ugly walls or turn…
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Tiling an uneven wall to get a smooth professional finish
No one wants wonky tiles and raised edges spoiling a beautiful-looking bathroom or kitchen wall. To prevent this, you need to start from the right place. Here, we examine a selection of smart solutions for tiling an uneven wall, some of which are quicker, simpler, and less expensive than others. The current state of the…
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New Graven Hill planning application for final phases
Graven Hill Village Development Company has submitted a new planning application seeking permission for the final phases of the UK’s largest self-build and custom-build community. The submission includes full consent for 64 homes and outline proposals for more than 1,300 additional dwellings, as well as new infrastructure, green spaces, and a revised design code. Developed…