Category: Partner Content
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Global Home Warranties expands as demand for Quality Assurance grows
As the UK construction industry continues to prioritise quality, compliance, and consumer confidence, Global Home Warranties is marking another year of growth and excellence. Since its founding in 2011, the company has become one of the country’s most trusted providers of structural warranties and insurance solutions, supporting developers, builders, and homeowners across the nation. Built…
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How One Consulting Group helps public clients unlock the potential of their estates
The consultancy’s expertise enables clients to procure best-value contracts, review and improve existing services, and develop effective asset management strategies that maximise value and optimise operations. OCG also acts as a client-side project manager on construction programmes, ensuring schemes are delivered on time, on budget and with high customer satisfaction. View the original article and…
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How blue roofs can help construction mitigate the UK’s water crisis
Unlike conventional roofs that drain water quickly, blue roofs slow stormwater runoff. This means that sewer systems – many of which are overstressed and in need of repair or replacement – can receive rainwater at a reduced rate over time, rather than all at once. In this way, the likelihood of flooding is reduced, particularly…
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Bauder officially opens new distribution centre
Modern construction of a 44,000 sq ft warehouse facility at Gateway 14 strengthens national distribution and sustainability efforts. Bauder’s new facility in Stowmarket. Picture: Stephen Waller Bauder Ltd, a leading manufacturer of flat roofing systems, has celebrated the official opening of its new UK distribution centre in Stowmarket, near Ipswich. The event took place on…
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Streamline installation with pre-cut passive fire protection for facades
Siderise pre-cut passive fire protection Passive fire protection is a fundamental part of all facade types. While product performance and certification are rightly prioritised during design and specification, construction managers must also consider how these materials are delivered, prepared and installed on site. The method of supplying the products to site can also impact installation…
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How tech can standardise 55% of your Gateway 2 submissions
With building control approvals at a record high, platforms like Procore can help teams standardise and automate some of the most onerous tasks in the Gateway 2 submissions. Brett King explains how. (Image: Andrew Howson via Dreamstime.com) Gateway 2 is fast becoming one of the most painful pinch points in UK construction. With rejections pushing…
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Can your business withstand a cyber attack?
Image: Dreamstime.com Premierline Insurance explains why cyber attack insurance matters more than ever for UK SMEs. Cyber threats are no longer just a concern for big-name brands. In fact, cyber insurance is becoming a critical part of risk planning for UK SMEs, as the frequency and sophistication of cyber threats continue to rise. At Premierline, we’ve seen…
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InstallerSHOW 2025 connects 30,000 industry professionals
InstallerSHOW is the UK’s must-visit event focusing on sustainability in the built environment, bringing together more than 800 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors across three halls and three days at the NEC Birmingham in June 2025. InstallerSHOW 2025 will include enhanced areas focusing on heating and plumbing, renewables, cooling, kitchens and bathrooms, surfaces, flooring and tiling,…
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What is fire compartmentation? – Construction Management
Image: Richardjohnsonuk | Dreamstime.com Passive fire protection relies on the effective compartmentation of a building. It is made up of fire doors, walls, and floors, and works alongside active systems such as sprinklers and fire alarms. Elements of the compartmentation, like the service penetration seals, are hidden within the building’s makeup, often making them the ‘unsung heroes’ of…
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Knauf announces new low-carbon rock mineral insulation plant in Wales
In a joint response, Mark Pritchard, leader of Wrexham County Borough Council and chair of Ambition North Wales and Dave Hughes, leader of Flintshire County Council and board member of Ambition North Wales, said: “The decision by Knauf to locate its new plant in Deeside is incredibly positive news, not only for those living and…