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Health and Safety for housebuilders: how to meet buyers’ needs

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Health and Safety for housebuilders: how to meet buyers’ needs

Safety for construction site workers is a significant concern to industry players. The fatal injury rate in construction is four times higher than all other industries. In 2019 – 20, construction accounted for more than a…

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The Golden Thread for UK housebuilders

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The Golden Thread for UK housebuilders

The Golden Thread refers to a new kind of stringent digital record-keeping for construction projects. It aims to centralise building information and provide transparency about decision-making over the course of a building’s lifetime. It is…

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Why remote construction monitoring is the new normal

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Why remote construction monitoring is the new normal

The coronavirus pandemic has massively impacted construction sites around the world. While some construction staff are considered ‘key workers’, most industry professionals are currently working from home. From project managers to customers to architects, if…

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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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7 major risks in construction projects and how to avoid them

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7 major risks in construction projects and how to avoid them

Few industries face the same variety of risks as construction. A risk is any plausible event that would derail your plans. And accounting for every possible risk in construction projects is very challenging indeed. If…

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UK housebuilders: the key challenges and opportunities

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UK housebuilders: the key challenges and opportunities

The 2020s have been a roller coaster ride for UK housebuilders so far. The first year of the decade saw dramatic lockdowns which ground the sector to a halt. But shortly after, pent up demand…

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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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