All Construction Business: Strategy, Risk and Regulations articles – Page 50
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NewsMay sees drop in number of construction firms going bust
Insolvencies remain high but down 9% on previous month
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FeaturesConcerns grow over potential delays as firms await details of safety reforms
Everyone recognises the need for reforms that led to new safety regulations but experts fear finished buildings could lie idle for months
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NewsPlans to end ban on cheap Chinese rebar labelled ‘utter madness’ by UK steel lobby
Post-Brexit trade advisor says benefits outweigh harms of dumping
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CommentFor the sake of the planet, we need to fashion some order out of this chaos
The Tory leadership contest is an unwelcome hiatus at a time when vital decisions need making for the country’s future
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NewsOffice building surge drives construction output to record high
Surprise growth in May comes from strong performance in commercial and private housebuilding
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CommentBureaucratic procurement has been the norm, until now …
The Common Assessment Standard streamlines the construction pre-qualification process, Neil Mant suggests you give it a go
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NewsFears and confusion as political chaos leaves industry in limbo
Worries grow over impact on spending plans
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NewsDecision on Sizewell C delayed after EDF nationalisation announcement
Secretary of state to take more time to consider proposals for Suffolk nuclear plant
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NewsConstruction one of most at risk for cyber attacks, says report
Only a quarter of firms have prioritised the issue, says insurer
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CommentDesigning conflict avoidance into contract terms
To reduce the risk of legal disputes requires greater care and collaboration in contract drafting – such as by adopting the RICS Conflict Avoidance Pledge
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NewsInfrastructure investments worth £650bn at risk if climate resilience neglected
Environment Agency chair calls for Treasury review on issue
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NewsGlenigan reports ‘signs of recovery’ as project start numbers increase
But June review reveals total value of work down
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NewsT&T warns cost inflation to hit 10% in one UK city – and it’s not London
New findings pinpoint which cities have seen steepest rises
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CommentMaking change through supply chain charters
A main contractor’s ESG supply chain charter can be a catalyst for environmental change across the construction industry
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NewsInflation over 20% for construction products and materials, says CLC
Latest statement reports increasingly good product availability
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CommentThe journey to decarbonisation remains a challenging one
Progress along the path towards net zero has been slow for the building sector but we have the tools to accelerate this process
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CommentCase in focus: Patricia Andrews and Others vs Kronospan Ltd
Another case in which the court excluded expert evidence
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Features‘I want women to believe a career in this industry is possible’
To mark International Women in Engineering Day, Building spoke to Amy Bunszel, executive vice president for AEC design solutions at Autodesk