Category: Featured
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CITB praises Employer Networks initiative as ‘hugely successful’
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has quadrupled the number of learners supported through its Employer Networks initiative, according to its year-end figures. Employer Networks are funded by CITB and offer bespoke training and financial support for employers. They also give employers a direct channel to communicate their training needs and advise on how funding should be…
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Construction employers reminded to prioritise sun safety
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is encouraging construction workers to prepare for warmer weather as temperatures are set to reach nearly 30°C in parts of the UK. Construction workers face a higher risk of sunburn, heat-related illness, and skin cancer due to prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. According to the Health and Safety…
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Three arrests in Mace data centre bribery investigation
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has launched a multi-million pound international bribery investigation, centred on Blu-3 and former associates of Mace. The SFO said individuals at infrastructure provider Blu-3 are suspected of paying over £3m of bribes to former associates of Mace Group in relation to the construction of a data centre in the Netherlands…
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Ford Pro at ACT Expo
Ford Pro has announced it will now offer a new Electric Vehicle Incentive Consultation Service designed to help customers navigate available incentives and rebate programs for electric vehicles and charging purchases. Since its launch, Ford Pro reports the new service has already helped customers discover over $40,000 in available incentives for charging purchases and $1.5…
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From Gross to Good: 21 Standing Desks You’ll Want To Use In Your Home Office (Some You’d Never Believe Were Adjustable!)
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in design, Design 101, desk, Featured, Office, Offices, Other Category, Rooms, roundup, Roundups, Shop, shopping guidesThere comes a moment for many of us when we’re decorating our homes, when we have to choose between form and function. Do we go with the pretty version of what we need or the one that works the best/is the most comfortable? Well, as I established in the first part of this “From Gross…
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Digital product passports: Q&A – Construction Management
Regulation (EU) 2024/3110 lays down harmonised rules for the marketing of construction products, emphasising digitalisation, transparency and sustainability. The text of the regulation runs to more than 45,000 words, but the key detail about DPPs is covered by Articles 75-80, which run to less than 1,500 words. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Diary dates: what’s on in May
Highlights of the CIOB Calendar for the coming month. Image: Dreamstime Site visit: HS2 Twyford to Greatworth (T2G) project with immersive VR experience The Twyford to Greatworth (T2G) project is a 20km section of the HS2 route delivered by joint venture Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM (EKFB). The project involves construction of a 20km mainline, extensive…
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Why increased construction investment will kickstart growth
To put a spotlight on the energy sector, the focus on net zero is likely to drive further nuclear and offshore wind activity, which is already gaining strength. The final investment decision on Sizewell C is expected in June. Additionally, a target of 43-50GW of offshore wind power by 2030 has been set by the energy secretary,…
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Working at height safely with status tagging system
Scafftag helps Bancroft meet working at height regulations With 150 directly employed staff working on fast-track fit-outs at any one time across the South East, health and safety is a priority for mechanical and electrical services company Bancroft. With increasing legislation and pressure for companies to achieve excellence in this area, Bancroft wanted to improve business performance…
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How to choose garage conversion flooring
There are certain choices when it comes to final finishes in any home improvement project that require a little more consideration if you want them to stand the test of time – garage conversion flooring being one of them. While garage conversions are undoubtedly one of the best ways to gain extra space and to…