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Let’s hope the accident rate for falls from height continues its decline

There are over 13,000 injuries a year from fall from heights accidents on construction sites, some 30 of these are fatal, according to the latest statistics available from the Government. It is the...

Seven years since the discovery of self-healing concrete - what’s the delay?

Self-healing concrete using bacteria to seal cracks has been talked about for more than six years. It's a remarkable innovation which means that concrete could in theory last for ever.

How many more have to die before we change the regulations?

There have been consistent campaigns over many years to install smoke alarms in all buildings – and it is now standard practice on all new builds and major refurbishments - but sadly we do not appear...

Will we ever see “Sponge Cities” in the UK?

Flooding continues to be a major problem worldwide as our population continues to grow. In the UK, Government advisors are still suggesting that homes and offices be built on flood plains in spite of...

Mixed-gender toilets deliver same positive results in UK schools

The introduction of unisex toilets in UK primary and secondary schools remains a contentious issue, particularly for some parents, but there seems little doubt mixed-gender washrooms will soon be...

Government intervention won’t solve construction payments problems

The Specialist Engineering Contractors' (SEC) Group is calling on the Government to solve the UK construction industry's long-standing and crippling payments problem, labelling the current cashflow...

Supply chain - sharing goals makes goals more achievable

What makes a great building great? Is it the design? Is it the purpose it serves? Is it innovative use of materials, technology and its environmental impact? It is all of these things, but the...

Construction Industry forecasts good news

And now for some good news…Construction Industry Forecasts for 2017 to 2019 estimate an overall rise of 7.4% for new-build infrastructure in the UK this year, with a continuation of 6.4% next year....

From Green concrete to Green roof in three days

It is now possible to go from green concrete to green roof in just three days. There will of course be many who say it cannot be done, but they are being proved wrong by a company that is leading the...