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Foster + Partners could leave London over Brexit.
Calls for an urgent review of the apprenticeship levy to reverse a decline in numbers.
CIAT members are encouraged to become STEM Ambassadors.
Dominic Raab announces development corporation powers for councils.
BSRIA launch the 5th edition of the Design Framework for Building Services (BG 6/2018).
Which countries have the highest levels of BIM adoption?
Two thirds of Brits cannot fix a leaking tap.
CSCS
Construction site visitor cards are to be withdrawn.
Residents escape a fire in a Lewisham tower block.
Construction Enquirer, 13 June
Pimlico Plumbers boss warns the industry faces tsunami of self-employed claims.
The Construction Index, 13 June
Labour MP calls for an end to public sector contractors’ right to secrecy.
Calls for the government to use the NPPF review to deliver better design everywhere.
Is the Hackitt Review fit for purpose?
3 WTC opens, RSHP’s first built project in New York.
BREEAM ES and SIMA present for the first time a reproduction of a sustainable home.
RIBA and LDC partner to support future growth of NBS.
At least 42 Irish construction companies have gone into liquidation or examinership since the start of 2018.
Plant manufacturers launch a draft manifesto for digitalisation in the industry.
Two new ISOs signal the transition of the PAS 1192 series to international standards.
How's that for customer satisfaction? The results of our user survey are in.
Comprehensive review to stop criminals evading landfill tax.
The VR Serpentine Pavilion opens this month.
James Brokenshire announces £30 million immediate support for rough sleepers
Three UK airports appear on a list of the worst ten in the world.
Julia Evans, BSRIA’s Chief Executive, has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s birthday honours.
A new independent steering group is set up to move forward the Hackitt review recommendations.
How can we overcome the interoperability challenge?
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Construction is often described as 'fragmented' but what does this really mean?
How the Meath Court development is helping tackle homelessness.
Building sector failing on supervision
Senior ICE Scotland members discuss the 2017 Edinburgh inquiry which showed the need for more supervision on all sites.
In construction, ‘supplier’ is a general term which refers to organisations contracted as part of delivering a built asset.
How to monitor the impacts of construction sites.
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