Category: News
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Social value requirement for public sector contracts comes into force
“Over £385bn was spent on public procurement in 2022 to 2023, making up almost a third of all public spending,” said CLC in the foreword to its guidance. “The Procurement Act 2023 enables a new approach – simplifying structures and providing more flexibility to those designing procurements. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Didcot probe ‘making meaningful progress’ nine years after tragedy
The investigation into the collapse at Didcot Power Station which killed four demolition workers “continues to make meaningful progress” nine years after the disaster, police have said. Michael Collings, Ken Cresswell, Christopher Huxtable and John Shaw died after part of the old boiler house at the Didcot A plant collapsed while workers were preparing the…
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Mandatory building safety CPDs for CIOB members
“Starting with the current CPD cycle that began on 1 January 2025, all CIOB members are required to undertake CPD in building safety, to remain up to date with the latest developments and regional regulations,” said Ros Thorpe, CIOB director of education and standards. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Miller Architects & Builders Announce Completion of St. John Lutheran Church
Winsted, MN — Miller Architects & Builders, a leader in creating worship spaces throughout the nation, is proud to announce its partnership with St. John Lutheran Church and the completion of its new worship facility. With the original building dating back to the 1850s, the building was quickly running out of room to support the…
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Safety experts warn of lithium-ion batteries risks in construction
CROSS-UK advises managing these risks by implementing safety measures such as the use of a battery management system, installation of fire detection and suppression systems, safe storage and disposal practices, adequate ventilation, regular inspection and maintenance, and proper emergency procedures. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Wood company fined again after repeated safety failures at Cowie plant
A multinational wood manufacturer has been fined more than £1m after two workers were injured in separate incidents at its plant in Cowie. West Fraser (Europe) Ltd, formerly known as Norbord, pleaded guilty to several health and safety breaches related to the two accidents, which happened within six months of each other in 2020. It…
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Hundreds of incorrect asbestos records found at housing association
Sadly, it’s not uncommon to hear of poor information management leading to this and similar disasters. I have worked in the field of infrastructure and built environment asset management for nearly 40 years, and data has also been the Achilles heel of asset-intensive organisations. 40 years ago, paper-based system may have been swapped out with…
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Keltbray managers guilty of taking £600k in bribes
“McCarthy, Lacey, and Burke ignored the rules in respect of their obligation to act in the interests of their employer Keltbray when dealing with external contractors by accepting significant sums of money from Arben Hysa. Williams, a solicitor, allowed her bank account to be used by Burke to receive the bribes.” View the original…
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Landsec to turn former Debenhams into a £17m park in Cardiff city centre
Bruce Findlay, managing director for retail at Landsec, said: “This approval is a significant milestone in our long-term investment strategy for St David’s. The city square project underscores our commitment to creating exceptional experiences for our visitors which, in turn, provides a robust platform for our brand partners to grow. View the original article and…
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Bouygues completes net zero in operation Swansea office complex
Bouygues has handed over to Swansea Council a major five-storey office development which is operationally carbon net zero. Located at the former Oceana nightclub site, 71/72 Kingsway has solar panels on the roof, heat recovery systems to minimise energy use, 69 bike spaces and electric bike charging points. Other features include a roof terrace with…