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Retirement properties: building for an aging population

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Retirement properties: building for an aging population

Demand for retirement properties is increasing as the UK’s ageing population continues to rise. According to the Local Government Association’s ‘Housing the Elderly’ report, the number of people aged over 65 is forecast to rise…

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Sustainable homes: what is a housebuilder’s environmental responsibility?

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Sustainable homes: what is a housebuilder’s environmental responsibility?

The UK has a challenge on its hands. Given the country’s commitments to climate goals and that the construction industry contributes hugely to its annual CO2 output, there are improvements to be made in what…

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BIM software in 2021 – why SME’s must become ‘BIM-ready’

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BIM software in 2021 – why SME’s must become ‘BIM-ready’

Building Information Modelling (BIM) has had an enormous impact on the construction industry over the past decade. However, while BIM software is widely used at large firms, a 2019 National BIM Survey showed that almost…

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Driving quality control in construction using software

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Driving quality control in construction using software

A successful construction project is one that can achieve a balance between cost, time, and quality. Sitting as part of the overall quality management remit, the role of quality control in construction is to ensure…

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Would you rather have a balcony or an extra room in your house?

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Would you rather have a balcony or an extra room in your house?

When Covid-19 lockdowns forced millions of people around the world to stay at home in 2020, the benefits of having a balcony became clearer than ever. Even tiny balconies offered residents the opportunity to get…

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Construction contractor software: protecting profit margins

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Construction contractor software: protecting profit margins

At all levels in the construction industry, margins are often tight and all businesses need to take care to maintain profits while offering a competitive service. Even small mistakes can lead to costly rework; legal…

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IT skills in construction: can software plug the gap?

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IT skills in construction: can software plug the gap?

For years, industry leaders have been proclaiming a serious issue in the construction industry: a construction skills shortage. It has even threatened some of the Government’s most important and ambitious

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