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19 Mar 2025 | Principal Project
The Department for Education (DfE) is preparing to launch a new £18.5bn Construction Framework to replace the 2021 framework, which is set to expire this November. This new framework will span six years, starting on 1 December 2025, with an option to extend for another two years. It aims to improve educational infrastructure across England, […]
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12 Mar 2025 | James Garvey
Construction Employers Urged to Prioritize Worker Safety Amid Icy Conditions As cold weather sweeps across the UK, the Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for many regions, urging construction employers to take extra precautions to protect their workers from the risks associated with freezing temperatures. With temperatures plummeting to record lows of -15.7°C in […]
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12 Mar 2025 | James Garvey
Initial Delays and Improving Efficiency When the BSR first assumed control over higher-risk buildings, delays in processing applications were significant. In the early stages, it took around 30 weeks for the regulator to review applications and decide whether projects could move forward into construction. These delays, while frustrating for developers, were a result of a […]
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12 Mar 2025 | James Garvey
The UK government is gearing up for significant regulatory changes in the construction industry, with a strong focus on safety and accountability. These reforms come in the wake of the tragic Grenfell Tower fire and are designed to address the issues highlighted by the inquiry’s findings. With 58 recommendations from the inquiry to implement, the […]
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12 Mar 2025 | James Garvey
Public Bodies Urged to ‘Maximise’ SME Procurement Spend: What This Means for Small Businesses In a significant move to support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the UK government has announced new guidelines aimed at increasing procurement spending with these businesses. As part of a broader push to promote diversity and fairness in […]
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12 Mar 2025 | James Garvey
What is the Construction Framework 2025? The Construction Framework 2025 will cover a broad range of construction projects for primary and secondary schools, special education schools, and further education facilities across England. The framework will be active for an initial period of six years, from December 1, 2025, to December 1, 2031, with an option […]
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10 Mar 2025 | Principal Project
The construction industry has long been a cornerstone of the UK economy, and with the government’s ambitious plans to drive the highest sustained growth in the G7 and build 1.5 million homes, its role in the nation’s economic expansion is set to intensify. However, meeting these targets will require more than just infrastructure upgrades and […]
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05 Mar 2025 | Principal Project
Reevaluating Construction Product Safety: The Limitations of Historical Data In the realm of construction product safety, a recent report by the UK’s product safety watchdog has sparked significant discussion. The report challenges the reliance on historical incident data to predict and prevent rare, catastrophic events, urging the industry to adopt more proactive safety measures. The […]
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26 Feb 2025 | Principal Project
The UK government is preparing to implement a wide range of reforms aimed at significantly enhancing safety standards across the construction industry. This initiative comes in response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, where the government has committed to adopting all 58 recommendations outlined in the inquiry’s final report. Creation of a Single Construction Regulator A […]
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05 Feb 2025 | Principal Project
Heat Pumps: The Future of UK Home Heating As the UK strives to meet its ambitious net-zero emissions target by 2050, one significant change is gaining traction: the mandatory installation of heat pumps in all new-build homes. The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has strongly recommended this shift, arguing that it is essential for reducing carbon […]
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03 Jan 2025 | Principal Project
With the Met Office issuing cold and icy weather alerts across much of the UK, construction employers are reminded of their duty to protect workers from the risks associated with working in extreme temperatures. Cold weather can severely impact safety on construction sites if appropriate measures are not in place. Minimum Working Temperatures and Regulations […]
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04 Dec 2024 | Principal Project
The UK construction sector is on the rise, with a significant 16.5% increase in new orders reported for the second quarter of 2024. This positive development marks a shift in the industry’s outlook, offering a renewed sense of confidence, according to the latest UK Construction Market Outlook Report from Currie & Brown. Chancellor’s £100 Billion […]
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01 Dec 2024 | Principal Project
2024: A Year of Transformative Events in UK Construction The year 2024 was pivotal for the UK construction industry, marked by significant events that reshaped its landscape. From major corporate collapses to critical inquiry reports and political shifts, these developments have left an indelible mark on the sector. Major Contractor Collapse One of the most […]
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11 Nov 2024 | Principal Project
The new extended furlough plans have thrown a lifeline to protect building supply chains in Derbyshire A leading trade body said the furlough extension has thrown the construction industry a crucial lifeline, which will protect a vital element of the Derbyshire economy. The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), has been actively pressing for a more flexible […]
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11 Nov 2024 | Principal Project
Metal Fire Doors Market Competitive Insights, Trends and Demand Growth 2020 to 2025 The Metal Fire Doors Market report provides a detailed analysis of global market size, regional and country-level market size, segmentation market growth, market share, competitive Landscape, sales analysis, impact of domestic and global market players, value chain optimization, trade regulations, recent developments, […]
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11 Nov 2024 | Principal Project
Post-Grenfell regulation aims to transform fire safety in buildings Nearly three years after the devastating Grenfell Tower fire, the Government has published its proposals for what it calls “the biggest change in building safety for a generation”. Ron Alalouff highlights the main features of the wide-ranging provisions. The proposals for a new building safety regime are set out in the Government’s response to the ‘Building a Safer Future’ consultation and are based on the acceptance of all 53 recommendations of Dame Judith Hackitt’s Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety...
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11 Nov 2024 | Principal Project
Sector fell by 5.9% during the month as covid-19 sends economy into reverse Gross domestic product fell by 5.8% in March alone as the country saw its biggest quarterly fall since the depths of the financial crisis in 2008. Today’s figures are just the start of the expected covid-19 slump. They reveal that the 2.0% […]
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11 Nov 2024 | Principal Project
Boris Johnson encouraged the construction industry back to work during his Sunday evening address to the nation on the latest Covid-19 lockdown measures. The Prime Minister’s anticipated update on whether the country’s lockdown measures to stop the spread of coronavirus would be eased saw the “stay at home” slogan changed to “stay alert”. Workers were […]
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19 Sep 2024 | Principal Project
In the UK, building regulations are a critical part of ensuring the safety, health, and welfare of the public in buildings. These regulations are designed to manage a wide range of building concerns, including fire safety, accessibility, structural integrity, and energy efficiency. After the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy in 2017, the government introduced stricter guidelines, […]
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01 Aug 2024 | Principal Project
In a promising sign of recovery for the UK economy, the construction sector saw its most significant growth in over two years during July, buoyed by optimism surrounding Labour’s proposed shake-up of planning laws. This surge in activity marks a clear rebound after a slowdown earlier in the year, with all major areas of the […]
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