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Conlon Construction appoints new boss
Reflecting on his retirement, Conlon said: “I’m incredibly proud of my time at Conlon. We’ve had the privilege of delivering major projects that have shaped Lancashire and the wider north west’s cultural and civic landscape. What means most, though, is the positive impact we’ve had on our community. View the original article and our Inspiration…
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From policy to delivery: can construction rise to the 2026 challenge?
The uncertain outlook for the year ahead is fuelling construction’s confidence crisis, writes Nitesh Patel Image: Dreamstime For construction, 2025 was expected to be a big year and it has been pivotal for UK infrastructure, with government commitments setting the stage for transformative change. Planning reforms and the government’s industrial, infrastructure and housing strategies are…
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Why Serious Injury and Fatality Prevention Needs a New Strategy
Early in my career, I trained under the slogan, “Drive down frequency and you will drive down severity.” While this was a sincere and well-intended statement from leadership, it exemplifies an approach to addressing serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) in the workplace that has not produced the results we hoped for. National Safety Council /…
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Proposed safety reforms signal move to single construction regulator
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Image: Feverpitched | Dreamstime.com The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has confirmed it will introduce primary legislation to regulate the fire engineering profession, aimed at strengthening public safety and raising professional accountability. The government has concurrently published its plans for a single construction regulator, which complements the fire engineering proposals by placing them within a wider…
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Digital construction 2025: a year in 10 headlines
To get to grips with information management, we must go back to first principles. So said RLB Digital head of information management strategy Emma Hooper. She noted: “People can’t do their jobs without information, and when information is difficult to find or incorrect, it wastes time and money, and can even cause potential harm. In…
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A Quick Feel Good Makeover: Decorating The Family Shelter For The Holidays
Alright, y’all. Today is a quick post that might spread a little bit of holiday cheer, I know it does for me. I got pretty emotional writing this, not because of how beautiful it turned out (it’s cute though:)) But thinking about the moms living here during the holidays and what that must be like…
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In pictures | The best images from December
A round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past month. Image: Historic Environment Scotland Highlands church ceiling gets a touch-up Painting conservators from Historic Environment Scotland are helping to conserve the unique ceiling at St Mary’s Church in Grandtully, Perthshire. The ceiling was first painted in the 1600s and is divided into roundels and…
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How California’s Refinery Closures Hit Asphalt Contractors
California is on track to lose another major refinery just months after Phillips 66 fully shuttered its Los Angeles-area operations at the end of 2025. Valero’s Benicia plant is now set to end refining by April 2026. Together those two closures wipe out roughly 309,000 barrels per day of capacity, about 18% of the state’s…
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How to maintain a boiling water tap: an expert guide
Boiling water taps can be expensive, so it’s worth learning about the maintenance needed to keep them in good working order and extend their lifespan. Whether you want to quickly fill a hot water bottle or make an instant brew, boiling water taps can be an energy-efficient alternative to a kettle (depending on a few…
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Consultation opens on new National Planning Policy Framework
The government has launched a consultation on a revised National Planning Policy Framework, described as the biggest rewrite of planning rules in decades. The proposals aim to increase the supply of homes across England and streamline the planning system that homebuilders have said for decades have held back homes being built. Ministers say the changes…