• Lessons learned from construction during the global lockdown

    When the world stopped in 2020, something extraordinary happened. For the first time in living memory, human activity retreated on a global...

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  • Why construction needs Its own “Food Miles” label

    Everyone understands the concept of “food miles.” The label was born from the environmental movement of the late 20th century and was...

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  • The hidden risk of unexploded bombs in construction

    Every day across the UK and Europe, construction teams dig, drill and pile their way into ground that has seen more than a century of human...

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  • Why green belt when the UK has enough brownfield land to build nearly 1.5 million homes

    A new report from CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England) has thrown fresh light on how many homes England could build without encroaching...

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The rise of the carbon accountant for every construction project

The construction industry has long been measured by cost, time and quality, but a new metric is now shaping how every project is planned and delivered – all courtesy of our old friend - carbon. As...

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The Role of Foundation Bolts in Modern Construction Projects

When we marvel at a soaring skyscraper or a vast industrial facility, our eyes are drawn to the glass, steel, and sweeping architectural lines. But the most important of these structures are the...

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Will construction soon be facing its own Uber moment?

Across many different industries, digital platforms are doing to traditional trades what Uber did to taxis by stripping away at the middlemen, connecting supply to demand instantly and putting...

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The electrifying birth of power in construction

There’s a moment in every great story when the lights come on - quite literally. Electricity was here for the first time and it did not just illuminate our homes - it rewired the...

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The strange nicknames for construction trades through history

Construction has always been a world with its own language. Walk onto a building site today and you’ll hear slang that outsiders struggle to decipher, from “sparkies” for...

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Buildings made of salt and why it’s possible

When we think of building materials, we tend to picture stone, timber, steel, concrete, or glass. Salt, on the other hand, conjures images of dinner tables and seaside breezes...

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FIS first trade body to hit Conflict Avoidance Gold

FIS has proudly become the first trade association in the UK to be awarded Gold Status by the Conflict Avoidance Coalition (CAC), marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s journey in...

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Industry leaders reveal how smarter design is shaping homes of tomorrow

With the government ‘absolutely committed’ to getting 1.5 million new homes built by 2030, K Rend’s new webinar. the Evolution of Home Design, now available to watch online, explores how the...

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Zentia deliver specialised ceiling package for Becketwell Arena

Becketwell Live is a new dynamic space developed to host concerts, family events, sports,...

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Powering sustainability at the museum of the future

Dubai’s Museum of the Future stands as a unique global landmark. Reflecting the UAE’s...

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IG Masonry Support Delivers Range Of Prefabricated Systems for Monastery at Kylemore Abbey

Completed in 2024, the new Monastery provides a permanent spiritual home and a place of...

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