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CIOB appoints RTPI chief as new CEO
Steve Nitman, chair of the CIOB’s board of trustees, said: “We are pleased to welcome Dr Victoria Hills and congratulate her on her appointment as CIOB’s new CEO. Victoria brings a wealth and depth of experience to begin a new chapter in our long and influential history, and we look forward to a successful, progressive, and rewarding…
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Charity tackles men’s mental health in construction
Men’s mental health charity Tough to Talk is partnering with e-learning provider Dynamic to help construction companies address the issues that can lead to male suicide. In partnership with Dynamic, Tough To Talk is targeting male-centric workplaces, highlighting some of the critical issues which can lead to suicidal thoughts, including stress, financial difficulties, relationship problems, and more.…
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Belfast Grand Central Station sets exemplar for Northern Ireland
“A stand-out entry that excels in innovation, scalability, and tangible outcomes. The well-executed approach showcases how digital tools can make a tangible impact on both project delivery and long-term operations. “This is clearly an exemplar project for the continued adoption of BIM and digital engineering within the Northern Ireland construction industry.” View the original article…
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Laing O’Rourke, Mace, McLaren and WSP among the winners at the Digital Construction Awards
Laing O’Rourke, Mace, McLaren Construction and WSP were among the big names who won trophies at the Digital Construction Awards 2025 last night (1 July). The ceremony took place at The Brewery in London before more than 430 of digital construction’s leading lights. Laing O’Rourke won the Digital Innovation in Health, Safety and Wellbeing category…
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Our 10-Day Family Trip To Belize – Highlights, Good To Knows, And Why I’d Choose Belize Over Hawaii
This trip to Belize felt like our first entry into traveling with the kids, not vacation. We didn’t “backpack” (only carry-ons, though), we stayed in nicer hotels (not bunk room hostels), and we had a fully planned agenda (by yours truly), but the spirit of “travel” was there. We moved around, saw so much of…
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‘We’re training people to be future employers’
“Staffing is my daily challenge,” he says. “It’s one thing to have a gap in the industry for staffing, but when it comes to finding people with the [construction] skills and knowledge, as well as the patience and commitment to want to work with young people, we find it very difficult to recruit them. View…
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Can ground source heat pumps cool your home?
With UK summers getting longer and hotter, more homeowners are searching for ways to keep cool without relying on expensive, energy-hungry air conditioning. What many don’t realise is that ground source heat pumps – usually known for heating – can also provide effective, eco-friendly home cooling. Thanks to new innovations in system design, these hidden…
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6 Benefits of Concrete Truck Predictive Maintenace
Predictive maintenance is rapidly transforming the landscape of fleet management across the construction industry. In the concrete industry specifically, where uptime, reliability, and efficiency are crucial, implementing a predictive maintenance strategy can provide substantial benefits. Predictive maintenance leverages data and technology to anticipate when equipment or machinery are in need of servicing. This approach is…
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How to add garden security lights to deter intruders and illuminate your space effectively
Garden security lights can prevent intruders moving around your property undetected. What’s more, these outdoor lights can also make the exterior of your home a safer space for you after dusk falls. But while garden lights are a vital element of good home security systems, they also run the risk of creating a number of…
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CIM Program Names New Executive Director
The National Steering Committee (NSC) for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program is proud to announce that Nicole Maher, the former chief operating officer at the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), was appointed executive director on Jan. 22, 2025, succeeding Dr. Rex Cottle, who had led the NSC since July 2022.Maher brings extensive experience…