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[SERIES] Pavement Maintenance International, Part 3: Building A Female Workforce
Hopefully the previous parts to this triology have been helpful. In some ways, it’s interesting that so much of what we deal with in the good ol’ USA is being experienced around the world. This I can confirm as I’ve worked with owners and leaders throughout Europe, parts of South America, Indonesia, and Australia. My…
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How is building safety impacting insurance premiums in construction?
Overall, the limits to cover are at more viable levels, although, given the cost of premiums, higher limits may remain out of reach for some. However, the exclusions and/or restrictions for cladding and/or fire safety related claims still remain. There is also the difficulty that certain professions, such as managing agents, have in obtaining cover. …
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Skanska completes George Mason University’s Life Sciences and Engineering Building
Leading global development and construction firm Skanska has completed George Mason University’s (GMU) new Life Sciences and Engineering Building on the school’s Prince William County Science and Technology (SciTech) Campus. The state-of-the-art, $85.4 million facility spans 132,000 square feet of purpose-built space, featuring advanced research laboratories, specialized teaching facilities and flexible innovation zones designed for…
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What do building plots cost and where can you find the best value for money?
If you’ve ever dreamed of building your own home, one of the first things you’ll need to do is buy a building plot. But how much does a building plot in the UK actually cost? Like most aspects of property, the answer isn’t straightforward. It depends on several factors, including location, size, planning status and…
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Report Live: JLL 2025 Medical Outpatient Building Perspective
An aging population, surge in outpatient demand and the ever-present need for services near growing populations are all contributing to strong demand in the healthcare sector. According to Advisory Board, outpatient volumes in the U.S. are expected to grow 10.6% over the next five years. JLL’s new 2025 Medical Outpatient Building (MOB) Perspective reveals the key…
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Building Brains Coalition: Reimagining Brain-Healthy Spaces
HKS is thrilled to announce the formation of the Building Brains Coalition, a first-of-its kind initiative that connects built environment professionals to those in the fields of neuroscience, psychology, climate science and public health. The coalition builds upon the growing recognition that brain health is integral to human potential and societal progress. It represents a…
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GF Building Flow Expands Portfolio with Uponor ChlorFIT® CPVC
GF Building Flow Solutions Americas (formerly Uponor North America), a global provider of Uponor-branded products, is launching Uponor ChlorFIT® Schedule 80 Corzan® CPVC (Uponor ChlorFIT), marking the largest portfolio expansion in the company’s history. Engineered for commercial domestic water and low temperature hydronics, Uponor ChlorFIT delivers exceptional durability and reliability, providing cost and labor efficiencies while enhancing sustainability in all…
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Government to introduce single building regulator and chief construction advisor
The government will introduce a new single regulator responsible for the entire construction industry, deputy prime minister and housing secretary Angela Rayner has confirmed. Rayner made the commitment as she shared the government’s response to the Grenfell Inquiry final report today (26 February) in Parliament, in which it accepted all of the Inquiry’s recommendations. The…
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McGee, Erith among contractors in NHS building and fire safety scheme
ABCA SystemsAcorn Analytical Services AES Electrical & Compliance Services Airtube Technologies Airborne Environmental ConsultantsAqua Protec Asbestech Asbestos Survey and Management Ascendant Lifts Group Ayerst Environmental BLS Asbestos Casa Environmental Services Checkmate Fire Solutions ChirmarnCLC Contractors Clifford Devlin DB Fire Solutions EFT Systems Emchia Asbestos Solutions Environmental Essentials Environtec Erith Contractors Eta Projects European Asbestos ServicesFiresec…
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Advancing building safety through systemic change
Matt Mahony explains the work CIC is doing to prevent tragedies like Grenfell from happening again. Building on this, in September 2020, CIC introduced a Building Safety Committee, led by former CIC chair Professor John Nolan CBE. This committee, chaired now by David McCullogh, comprises leading industry experts from our member organisations, who convene regularly to…