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Building Safety Regulator

New, more proportionate and targeted approach for higher-risk building assessments.

Gov.uk, 16 July

Government brings British Steel into public ownership.

The construction reset

UKCW Birmingham returns with bold new theme and focus.

ECA, 8 July

New guidance published on competence requirements for self-certification schemes.

Construction Management, 8 July

NEETs crisis drives interest in trades, but apprenticeships barriers remain.

Passive fire protection webinar

MEP services penetration seals.

CIAT, 6 July

Where its at podcast (and video) - The role of the Architectural Technologist as an Expert Witness.

IHBC, 3 July

More than 200 remarkable buildings added to SAVE’s Buildings at Risk register.

Gov.uk, 3 July

Government scraps pre-application consultation for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

Historic England and infrastructure

New projects offer opportunities for the historic environment and local communities.

Construction Management, 2 July

Construction deaths halve in two years.

Gov.uk, 30 June

Green Book changes to drive investment in all parts of UK.