Constructing the future: spaceports
The Queen’s speech this week touched on many topics relating to our sector; housing, infrastructure, energy and skills, to name a few. However, her surprising announcement of a government plan to
[ Read More ]Grenfell Tower update: insulation and tiles failed fire safety tests
Police have confirmed that the blaze was started by a faulty Hotpoint fridge freezer and that the insulation used in the refurbishment was actually more flammable and contributory to the inferno
[ Read More ]One in three British construction firms reliant on migrant workers
A major CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) report into migration and the construction industry has revealed that a third of firms employ migrant workers, saying they have comparable
[ Read More ]Queen’s speech: industry reaction
There was much food for thought in the Queen’s speech, which took place today. Touching on key areas of our sector, on subjects such as housing skills, energy and infrastructure, the speech
[ Read More ]“Dear Prime Minister,” open letter to government from industry following Grenfell disaster
The UK Government has been urged to scrap its approach to deregulation of health and safety legislation in the light of the Grenfell Tower blaze. In an open letter to Prime Minister Theresa May,
[ Read More ]53% of UK adults admit to never checking flood risk
New YouGov research identifies general lack of flood risk knowledge across the UK. Ten years since the devastating summer floods of 2007, which saw over 48,000 homes affected by flooding, the UK
[ Read More ]Boost for Modular Buildings and Education
The prospects for capital investment in the education sector have received a boost as the shift towards modular buildings takes another step forward with a national £225 million framework going
[ Read More ]Chancellor confirms cladding used on Grenfell Tower is actually banned in UK
In an interview with the BBC Chancellor Philip Hammond has confirmed that the non-fire-resistant cladding attributed to the quick spreading of fire at Grenfell Tower is in fact banned in many
[ Read More ]Sajid Javid confirms emergency funding is available for Grenfell Tower survivors
Sajid Javid confirms government emergency assistance scheme activated to support immediate response operation following incident at Grenfell Tower. Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed
[ Read More ]Theresa May confirms there will be an inquiry into Grenfell Tower fire
Prime Minister Theresa May visited the scene this morning and witnessed the overwhelming devastation for herself. With many questions arising as to why the cladding allowed the fire to spread
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