Tag: building
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Building a house in a flood zone? Is it worth the risk?
As our climate continues to change, flooding is increasingly a concern for homeowners. For self-builders, flooding can have serious implications, even before a brick is laid. If you’re buying land, flood risk isn’t just a matter of safety, it’s a fundamental part of the planning process. Get it wrong, and you could face delays, extra…
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John Reutter Appointed President of GF Building Flow Solutions Americas
GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, the manufacturer of Uponor branded products, has announced John Reutter as President. John joined the organization in 2018 as vice president of Finance and has been an instrumental leader over the past seven years. He will continue to be based out of the North America headquarters in Apple Valley, Minn.,…
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HSE ramps up registered building inspectors recruitment
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is recruiting four registered building inspectors to join the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) on a permanent basis. The hybrid full-time roles are remunerated with an annual salary between £60,760 and £65,776 and come with a Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. Part-time applications will also…
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Suppliers chosen for £800m building safety and compliance framework
A R G EuropeConnollyABCA SystemsAdastonAddison GreenAHR Building ConsultancyAirey Miller SurveysAirtech AnalysisAJSAllium EnvironmentalAlphatrack SystemsAmianto ServicesAmstech Asbestos RemovalsApproved Fire Safety Architectural DecoratorsArk Fire Protection AsbestechASEL Integrated Security SolutionsAspect ContractsAxiom Building SolutionsAyerst EnvironmentalBailey Partnership (Group)Baydale Control SystemsBB7 FireBell GroupBradley Environmental ConsultantsC.L.C. ContractorsCalfordseadenCapital Property & Construction ConsultantsCasa Environmental ServicesCheckmate Fire SolutionsChurchill Contract ServicesClear Safety ServicesClearview EnvironmentalClifford DevlinCountrywide Environmental ServicesDanacomDelco…
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A no-BS guide to building better early-stage budgets
Remember when your first job involved actual blueprints and not just clicking through endless software interfaces? When preparing budgets meant grinding through binders and reference guides instead of staring at dashboards? Those days had their charm, but let’s face it—the world’s moved on, and so have budget practices. The Data Problem Nobody Wants to Talk…
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Sadiq Khan proposes building on London’s green belt
Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a shift in policy to “actively explore” building homes on parts of London’s green belt to tackle the capital’s worsening housing crisis. The move comes alongside a warning that City Hall may intervene if boroughs fail to accelerate planning permission for new developments. Sir Khan says current green belt restrictions…
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Skanska USA Building Promotes Pasciuto to Atlanta VP
Skanska, a leading construction and development firm, announces Mark Pasciuto as the new Vice President/Account Manager for its Atlanta building operations. In this role, Mark will play a pivotal role in the continued strategic growth of Skanska’s market presence throughout Metro-Atlanta and maintain operational excellence to achieve both client satisfaction and successful project delivery. An…
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Trump orders FDA to help speed building of new drug factories
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The Food and Drug Administration should look for ways to streamline regulations on new U.S. drug manufacturing facilities to speed their completion and boost domestic supply, under an executive order signed Monday by President Donald…
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Building Canada’s international talent pool
A Few Good Lads founder Matt Roberts is helping foreign workers navigate Canada’s construction industry. By Ian Weinfass. Canada’s construction industry is currently bracing itself for the impact of US president Donald Trump’s tariffs – but it’s also wrestling with a skills shortage, and needs another 85,000 workers by 2033, according to industry body BuildForce Canada. Like…
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Foundation Drain: Essential Building Protection
Your home is more than just a place to live, it represents a major investment. This is why it is vital to keep the base of the building dry and avoid damage that could harm the entire structure. Often overlooked, foundations play a vital role in preserving your property. A functional foundation drain and a…