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Articles tagged with: Construction
Putting safety at the heart of all construction projects Partner content
Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Putting safety at the heart of all construction projects
At the IET, we believe fire and building safety is at the heart of all construction projects. People’s lives depend on getting this right and we are keen to work with Parliament to do so.
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Economy
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
IET comment on the HCLG Committee Report: Pre-legislative scrutiny
In response to the HCLG report relating to its Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the draft Building Safety Bill, Michelle Richmond MBE CEng FIET, IET Director of Membership and Professional Development, said:
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Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB responds to the Comprehensive Spending Review
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded to the Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review.
Why buildings must be the linchpin of the UK’s climate and green recovery plans Partner content
Coronavirus
By ROCKWOOL UK
Why buildings must be the linchpin of the UK’s climate and green recovery plans
When the Chancellor stands up today to deliver his spending review, he should double down on his ambitions for the built environment.
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Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB reaction to HCLG report on pre-legislative scrutiny of Building Safety Bill
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded to the Housing, Communities & Local Government Committee’s (HCLG) report released today (24 November 2020) on the pre-legislative scrutiny of the Building Safety Bill.
Build Back Better and the Ageing Society Partner content
Coronavirus
By Legal & General
Build Back Better and the Ageing Society
We are determined to reduce health and longevity inequalities; support the creation of a new and better system of long-term care, and ultimately, improve the way that we look after each other as we age.  
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Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB responds to Government's Ten Point Plan
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded to the government’s ‘Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution’. The plan seeks to create and support up to 250,000 jobs covering clean energy, transport, nature and innovative technologies across the UK.
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Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB publishes response to BEIS consultation on professional qualifications
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has published its response to the Government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) consultation on recognition of professional qualifications and regulation of professions.
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Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
Leading built environment bodies call for sprinklers in all schools
Leading bodies in the built environment have signed a joint statement calling on the Government to require the installation of sprinklers in schools, including the retrofitting of sprinklers in existing school buildings when relevant refurbishment takes place.
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Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB reacts to today's statement from the Chancellor
Chancellor Rishi Sunak MP has today made a statement to the House of Commons on the Government’s plans to protect jobs through the winter.
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Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
Professional and trade bodies in the built environment sector call on local authorities to commit CLOCS
Construction industry leaders of the UK’s biggest professional and trade bodies have joined the call to local authorities to commit to CLOCS in the co-signed letter that was sent today to all Local Authority Chief Executives across Britain and the 25 Metro Mayors calling for action. The Royal Town Planning Institute, The Chartered Institute of Building, The Institute of Civil Engineers, The Association for Project Safety and Build UK are all backing the campaign.
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Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB expresses concern over quality in Government's PDR White Paper
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded to the Government’s White Paper Planning for the Future – outlining reforms to the country’s planning system.
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Economy
By Mineral Products Association
Sales of heavy-side building materials slumped in second quarter as the economy and construction slowed
The latest statistics released by the Mineral Products Association (MPA) show that sales of heavy-side building materials, including aggregates, ready-mixed concrete (RMC), asphalt and mortar saw unprecedented declines during the second quarter of the year.
Environment
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
The Green Homes Grant must be the first step in a longer-term, Government-led buildings energy efficiency and decarbonisation plan
The goal must be to ensure future new builds are safe, efficient, resilient, and perform as intended whilst avoiding significant unintended consequences in terms of poor quality installations and short-term boom and bust in the energy efficiency market.
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
Green homes grant can boost activity but quality is key, says CIOB
The CIOB has today responded to the Government’s announcement of further details on the new Green Homes Grant.
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Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
Built environment organisations issue joint letter on PDR
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has joined other organisations representing professionals in the built environment in issuing a letter to the Secretary of State for Housing and Planning regarding permitted development rights (PDR).
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Brexit
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB welcomes Government proposals on building safety
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has welcomed the Government’s draft Building Safety Bill, which outlines the first comprehensive reform of building safety regulations since their introduction under the 1984 Building Act.
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Economy
By National Federation of Builders
APPG for SME builders report highlights best builders
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for SME House Builders has released its report, ‘Ways to improve the planning system in the UK’, which identifies many of the barriers small and medium sized housebuilders (SMEs) face when entering, engaging with and navigating the planning system.
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Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF supports new Talent Retention Scheme
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has welcomed the Government’s announcement confirming support for a new Talent Retention Scheme for the construction industry.
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Economy
By Cadent
Cadent awards £600million contracts to manage its mains replacement investment programme for the next ten years
Cadent has today announced the award of four Construction Management Service contracts to deliver its mains replacement programme in each of its networks from April 2021.
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Environment
By Wood for Good
New timber industry campaign to reduce CO2 in construction
A new industry campaign to showcase timber’s environmental credentials is being launched today (13 July).
For a green recovery, let’s build back better – in wood Partner content
Coronavirus
By Wood for Good
For a green recovery, let’s build back better – in wood
It is up to all of us who care about our legacy to our children and grandchildren to turn the talk about re-building the country through a new Green Economy into a reality, by metaphorically and literally building back better – in wood.
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Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
Stamp duty holiday helps the wider construction industry
Many people have criticised the Chancellor's stamp duty holiday for including second home owners and investors and while this appears an oversight on the part of the Government, those critics should think more deeply about this decision.
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Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
Renowned Malaysian real estate developer appointed as new Vice President of CIOB
Datuk Seri Michael Yam FCIOB has been appointed Vice President of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) on 23 June 2020.