Category: Partner Content
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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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Can your business withstand a cyber attack?
Image: Dreamstime.com Premierline Insurance explains why cyber attack insurance matters more than ever for UK SMEs. Cyber threats are no longer just a concern for big-name brands. In fact, cyber insurance is becoming a critical part of risk planning for UK SMEs, as the frequency and sophistication of cyber threats continue to rise. At Premierline, we’ve seen…
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InstallerSHOW 2025 connects 30,000 industry professionals
InstallerSHOW is the UK’s must-visit event focusing on sustainability in the built environment, bringing together more than 800 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors across three halls and three days at the NEC Birmingham in June 2025. InstallerSHOW 2025 will include enhanced areas focusing on heating and plumbing, renewables, cooling, kitchens and bathrooms, surfaces, flooring and tiling,…
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What is fire compartmentation? – Construction Management
Image: Richardjohnsonuk | Dreamstime.com Passive fire protection relies on the effective compartmentation of a building. It is made up of fire doors, walls, and floors, and works alongside active systems such as sprinklers and fire alarms. Elements of the compartmentation, like the service penetration seals, are hidden within the building’s makeup, often making them the ‘unsung heroes’ of…
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Knauf announces new low-carbon rock mineral insulation plant in Wales
In a joint response, Mark Pritchard, leader of Wrexham County Borough Council and chair of Ambition North Wales and Dave Hughes, leader of Flintshire County Council and board member of Ambition North Wales, said: “The decision by Knauf to locate its new plant in Deeside is incredibly positive news, not only for those living and…
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Digital Construction Week 2025 reveals big names for Main Stage line-up
Digital Construction Week (DCW), the UK’s leading event for innovation and technology in the built environment, returns to Excel London on 4-5 June 2025. This year’s Main Stage line-up brings together influential voices from across the construction and infrastructure landscape, showcasing industry-shaping projects, bold ideas, and powerful personal stories. Spotlighting the sector’s most influential voices…
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Working at height safely with status tagging system
Scafftag helps Bancroft meet working at height regulations With 150 directly employed staff working on fast-track fit-outs at any one time across the South East, health and safety is a priority for mechanical and electrical services company Bancroft. With increasing legislation and pressure for companies to achieve excellence in this area, Bancroft wanted to improve business performance…
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Eradicating the common mistake that can lead to higher construction costs
Experts at RNDV, a group of companies with a long-term experience in electrical installation, shipbuilding and complex construction management, say cutting costs for critical competences, such as project management, can lead to costly downtimes and unforeseen situations. It can inflate the budget, causing delays and, therefore, erosion of profits. Kaziulis continues: “Sometimes, to save money…
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Digital Construction Week 2025 announces first wave of industry-leading speakers
“At Digital Construction Week, we don’t just talk about the future of construction – we bring together the people making it happen,” comments Karolina Orecchini, event director for Digital Construction Week. She continues: “This year’s speaker lineup is filled with experts who are pushing the boundaries of AECO. Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas, practical…
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JCT to sponsor mental health in construction research
Image: Dreamstime.com JCT is sponsoring a research project investigating the mental health of workers in construction, to better understand the challenges workers face, and to explore how the industry can provide better support. The research, initiated by the tier 1 HSLG and Mates in Mind, a registered charity set up to improve mental health within…