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How Defence Homes and Glider are addressing the asset information handover challenge
Interviewed by Hutchinson, Turner highlighted the scope of the challenge. DIO manages more than 1% of the UK land mass. Defence Homes alone manages more than 55,000 built assets, including housing, garages, parks and roads, as well as utilities infrastructure. “And those built assets are supported by more than a million lower-level assets, so it’s…
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Ahold Delhaize invests $860M to build North Carolina distribution center
Dive Brief: Ahold Delhaize USA has made an $860 million investment to build a distribution center in Burlington, North Carolina, in an effort to grow its supply chain network, according to a Wednesday announcement. The new facility will add over 1 million square feet of distribution infrastructure for fresh and frozen grocery items, which will…
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To avoid disputes on public jobs, ‘tell it like it is’
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Talk early. Talk often. Talk honestly. That was the key insight from expert panelists discussing how to minimize disputes on major public construction projects during Construction Dive’s Wednesday event, “Threat assessment: Minimizing disputes in public contracting.” Panelists said…
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Buildots tracks underground utilities with drone imagery
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Key building safety group opens competence consultation
“Following the consultation period, the IFTG will review the feedback with our technical Steering Group, collaborate with the ICC to ensure both guidance documents remain aligned, before getting final sign off from the full ITFG,” said Hooper. “Once published through members’ channels, the guidance will be an open-source document, accessible to all.” View the original…
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Global Home Warranties expands as demand for Quality Assurance grows
As the UK construction industry continues to prioritise quality, compliance, and consumer confidence, Global Home Warranties is marking another year of growth and excellence. Since its founding in 2011, the company has become one of the country’s most trusted providers of structural warranties and insurance solutions, supporting developers, builders, and homeowners across the nation. Built…
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New measures announced to tackle London’s housing crisis
Emergency interventions to unlock housebuilding in the capital have been set out by the housing secretary and mayor of London. The measures, which are subject to consultation, aim to fast-track the planning process for sites with at least 20% affordable housing. According to a government statement, the proposed measures will “tackle squeezed viability, including the…
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Building performance verification is construction’s next competitive battleground
Ahead of World Sustainability Day on 29 October, Willmott Dixon’s Doug Drewniak says it’s time to time to address the industry’s broken green promises on building performance. Image: Dreamstime Despite decades of innovation in sustainable design and net-zero commitments, the uncomfortable truth is that new buildings routinely consume more energy than promised. This performance gap…
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Amanda Byram’s reveals Scandinavian kitchen update
Amanda Byram has given fans an exciting update on her home renovation, revealing the progress of her Scandinavian-inspired kitchen. “I am sooo excited to see it come together now!” she shared on Instagram, @amandabyram, capturing the thrill of seeing her vision start to take shape. Between managing family life and overseeing kitchen renovations, Amanda is…
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Adult learner scheme launched to upskill existing workforce
A new training scheme for adult learners in the north of England is helping semi-skilled workers become tradespeople in the engineering construction industry. Funded by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), the scheme has been developed by the International Assessment Centre (IAC) in response to demand from employers to help workers who have site experience but…