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Experts to get granular on retrofit in East Midlands
Mike Siebert, gateway manager at Nottingham Trent University, will chair the session, joined by industry leaders including Steve Kemp of OpenPlan, Rebecca Reynolds of Equans UK & Ireland, Codrina Cretu of Nesta and Adam McPartland of Glancy Nicholls Architects. The half-day event combines a panel debate, audience discussion and Q&A, offering practical insights to help…
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How will digital programme management impact project delivery?
This pioneering initiative explores the intersection of digital programme management, the rise of AI capabilities, and the critical importance of a mindful, mastered data approach. Gain insights into how this work can support your organisation’s digital transformation across the complex, multi-faceted built environment. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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CIOB Apprentice of the Month: Oshia Rahmani
What was your favourite project to work on over the course of your apprenticeship? During my third placement I was working for Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, based on site at Surrey Quays station. It was my first time on site, and I was really lucky to be working with a female graduate site engineer. Over the…
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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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