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Hinkley JV issued enforcement notice after ‘fire safety shortfalls’
The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has served a fire enforcement notice after identifying “significant fire safety shortfalls” at the Hinkley Point C nuclear construction site. The notice was served on Bylor – a joint venture of Laing O’Rourke and Bouygues Travaux Publics – which is delivering Hinkley Point C’s main civil engineering works. According…
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CPA releases new guidance for cranes near railways
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has released new guidance for cranes operating near live rail environments. The 58-page publication, Requirements for Lifting Equipment Adjacent to Railways Controlled by Network Rail, has been jointly produced by the Crane Interest Group (CIG) and the Tower Crane Interest Group (TCIG) in collaboration with Network Rail. Until now, guidance in this…
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Quality as the new safety paradigm
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Image: Alfredo Angeles | Dreamstime.com For built environment professionals, safety must be underpinned by quality at every stage of project design and delivery. Over the last few years, our industry has experienced a profound recalibration in how it views safety. From the introduction of the Building Safety Act to the recent appointment of interim chief…
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Centralized Fleet Solutions Boost Consistency and Efficiency for Multi-Location Construction Companies
Construction companies that operate fleets across multiple locations juggle a familiar tangle of moving parts, including mixed assets working in harsh environments, seasonal demand, regional regulations and dispersed teams with different experience levels. All this can make consistency feel out of reach, yet the fleets that are winning right now have one thing in common:…
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Christmas In Our Home 2025 – Whimsy, Color, And Non-Traditional In A Really Cozy Way
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Last year, we skipped shooting our house decked out for Christmas because it looked exactly like the year before (so why spend the time or money?). But this year, with the advent of two new pieces of furniture (our awesome Barb sofas), I felt excited to decorate, show, and tell. But November is pretty much…
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Benetics launches AI-based voice assist for construction workers
Benetics has developed AI-powered voice assistance technology for contractors and construction professionals. Contractors can speak into the Benetics AI while on a job site and it records, transcribes, organises and then documents what is said. It creates an action plan including checklists, assigning team members to tasks, photos and due dates. Benetics said it can…
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Expert warns of the 8 most common insulation mistakes
If there’s one part of a self build or renovation that’s easy to underestimate, it’s insulation. Most of us know it’s essential for keeping the house warm and reducing energy bills, but the reality is that insulation isn’t just about stuffing some material into walls or roofs and calling it a day. Done wrongly, it…
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Future Homes Standard delays frustrate housebuilders
Housebuilders across the UK are intensifying calls for clarity on the Future Homes Standard, which ministers originally planned to introduce in early 2025. Extended consultations and shifting timelines have left developers uncertain about how to prepare to build homes going forward, with little information being provided over the scheme. Now industry leaders say the lack…
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Garbage Bin Rentals Toronto and Bin Rental Bolton
Simplifying Waste Disposal for Homes and Businesses Waste management may not be the most glamorous part of a project, but it is certainly one of the most important. Whether you’re tackling a large-scale renovation, cleaning out your basement, or managing construction debris, the right disposal solution saves time, reduces stress, and ensures compliance with local…
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Construction Dive’s 2025 Holiday Lights contest kicks off
Listen to the article 1 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The days are shorter, temperatures are sinking and the holidays are just around the corner. That means it’s once again time for a Construction Dive tradition: our annual Holiday…