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UWE Bristol sets new standard for student accommodation with UK’s largest Passivhaus development
Stuart Brown FCIOB, director – project management at JLL, shares the challenge of creating Passivhaus-certified student housing at Purdown View in Bristol. Working with Stuart and the JLL team on the Purdown View project at UWE Bristol was an absolute pleasure. The team were hugely experienced and helped the UWE project team deliver a world-class…
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UWE Bristol: inside the UK’s largest Passivhaus development
Stuart Brown FCIOB, director – project management at JLL, shares the challenge of creating Passivhaus-certified student housing at Purdown View in Bristol. Working with Stuart and the JLL team on the Purdown View project at UWE Bristol was an absolute pleasure. The team were hugely experienced and helped the UWE project team deliver a world-class…
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In pictures | Schoolchildren explore construction careers
More than 1,500 schoolchildren aged between 10 and 18 are receiving a hands-on introduction to trades such as carpentry, bricklaying and welding using virtual reality simulators. Construction & Engineering Week (23 to 25 September) aims to inspire the next generation of industry professional by delivering immersive and practical sessions. More than 50 companies from across…
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Can dehumidifiers kill houseplants? | Homebuilding
Dehumidifiers are brilliant for keeping damp and mould at bay, but while they’re great at managing humidity levels, they could be quietly working against your houseplants. Most indoor greenery prefers a little moisture in the air, and when humidity levels drop too low, plants can start to show the strain. Crispy leaf tips, yellowing foliage…
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CLC calls on industry to share views on mental health
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has launched a consultation on measures to address and improve mental health in the industry. Construction workers are four times more likely to die by suicide than the national average. In the past decade, 7,000 sector workers have taken their own lives, according to data published by On The Tools. The…
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Starter for 10: university challenges welcome new hubs to the CIOB regional student competition
Construction students will be competing against each other next month in two new CIOB Student Challenges. This seasoned CIOB event sees teams from various regional universities pitted against each other in a day spent working on a brief that is then presented to a judging panel of industry representatives, university staff and sponsors. Next month…
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Take a virtual tour of Birmingham’s sites with Tomorrow’s Leaders
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5 “Grab & Go” Fall Front Door Decor Combos (Halloween Too:))
The season officially changed this week to our beloved fall (and also became Libra season:)) So, for the design/holiday decor lover, that means it’s time to deck your fall front doors and porches with pumpkins, squashes, festive wreaths, etc. And if you are a Halloween enthusiast, maybe a spooky (or welcoming) skeleton too. Now, for…
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Founder of Cube consultancy becomes CIOB chartered fellow
Chartered fellowship of CIOB has been independently benchmarked at master’s degree level and represents the highest grade of membership within the organisation, recognising an individual’s impact, experience and ability. It demonstrates to clients and colleagues across the industry a level of experience, knowledge and commitment to an ethical approach. View the original article and our Inspiration…
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One of UK’s first CIOB-certified principal contractors joins Hamilton as regional director
Walker will be based at the company’s new Dartford office. His appointment comes during a period of growth for Hamilton, with turnover set to double to over £50m in 2025. In line with this expansion, 15 new team members have joined the company this year, strengthening both the health and safety and management teams. View…