Category: News
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Project labor agreement mandates: An ongoing saga
For several decades, federal contractors have monitored the ebbing-and-flowing status of project labor agreements (PLAs). A PLA is a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement, specifically authorized under federal labor law, establishing the terms and conditions of employment for a specific project or group of projects. It serves essentially as a project constitution, establishing uniform work rules…
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North American construction market forecasts steady growth through 2028
Global construction consultant Linesight has released its latest Construction Market Insights report, revealing that the North American construction industry continues to gain momentum, fueled by mission-critical sectors, despite the uncertainty surrounding US tariffs and global trade. Despite global trade uncertainty and the ongoing impacts of US tariffs, the industry is anticipating steady growth. In 2024, the US…
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NHS SBS seeking consultants for £2.3bn construction framework
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Balfour Beatty wins £833m Teesside carbon capture plant project
Leo Quinn, Balfour Beatty Group’s chief executive, said: “Net Zero Teesside Power is an ambitious scheme, forging the path towards the sustainable infrastructure of the future and positioning the UK as a leader in cleaner, greener energy consumption. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Gilbert-Ash puts innovation and collaboration at heart of company culture
From refurbishing Tate Liverpool to renovating the National Portrait Gallery, Gilbert-Ash is helping shape the UK’s cultural spaces. A deep retrofit strategy included the installation of an entirely new facade system. This was developed as the optimum solution through the use of a whole-life carbon option appraisal, and ensured that, through the utilisation of the…
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Paul Gandy: ‘Let’s raise the bar on competency’
Construction contributes so much to society – but the industry needs to get its house in order on competency, says new CIOB president Paul Gandy. Will Mann speaks to him. Paul Gandy is passionate about social value. “It’s a visible and tangible way for the industry to show the good it does,” says the new…
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Paul Gandy: ‘Let’s raise the bar on competency’
Construction contributes so much to society – but the industry needs to get its house in order on competency, says new CIOB president Paul Gandy. Will Mann speaks to him. Paul Gandy is passionate about social value. “It’s a visible and tangible way for the industry to show the good it does,” says the new…
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Common test used to measure leaky homes may be flawed, research finds
Airtightness ‘blower door’ tests, also known as fan pressurisation tests, are used to diagnose the airtightness or leakiness of a building’s enclosure. They help determine how energy efficient homes are and what EPC grade a home receives, as well as ensuring it has sufficient ventilation to prevent damp and mould. View the original article and…
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Ex-Tilbury Douglas CEO takes over as CIOB president
Speaking at CIOB’s annual Members’ Forum in Belfast this week, Gandy said: “As members of a professional body that is a critical enabler for delivering globally significant buildings and infrastructure, we have an obligation to be influencers in our own way – to be advocates of modern professionalism to our colleagues, our businesses, and our…
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Engineering trade body suspends 14 member companies after competence failures
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has suspended 14 member companies for failing to comply with its independent audit process. All the companies were found to have failed to meet the standard required in BESA’s Competence Assessment Standard, which covers business practices, financial solvency, insurance, health and safety, and technical proficiency. It is also fully…