Author: James Anderson, FRSA, CMgr MCMI

The government has launched a research initiative aimed at delivering 10 per cent savings across public sector construction by 2030.Construction is one of two sectors being supported by a new £4m fund, that will also focus on digital infrastructure for the creative industries.This latest initiative follows the 2023 conclusion of the Transforming Construction Challenge (TCC), a much more ambitious scheme which benefited firms involved but did not lead to industry-wide change.The new scheme, the Industrialising and Digitising Construction Research and Innovation Challenge is part of the wider £500m Research and Development Missions Accelerator Programme, which backs UK-based science and technology…

  Eight projects across England are set to receive a share of £68 million from the Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF). The funding builds on more than £500 million already allocated by the GHNF. Combined, the fund expects these schemes to provide over 4.7 million tonnes worth of carbon savings across England. Stockport district heat network will receive £14.65 million in commercialisation and construction funding. With construction set to begin as early as 2026/27, the heat network project will use heat pumps to extract waste heat from a local sewer system. 1Energy has secured over £17.6 million in funding, with the…

He continued, “It’s certainly not a cardinal sin, just unconventional. Much like many of her cooking habits – whether it’s leaning over the stove to stir pots on the back burners or the recent turkey blunder she posted on social media, there’s a constant flow of questionable methods.“It seems those around her are aware of the correct methods but she deliberately chooses to do things differently. In my opinion, she shouldn’t have a platform to showcase this.”For Jameson, the issue isn’t just the shortcut – it’s the risks that come with it. Explaining the science, he told us: “Microwaving chocolate…

THE landscape architecture firm that will lead the design of outdoor areas within the government’s planned revamp of Fort Regent has been chosen following a “rigorous and competitive” tender process, the Jersey Development Company has announced. London-based urban design studio Spacehub will work on a range of activities and amenities that will form part of the £110m regeneration scheme, including a pump track, skate park, ball court, parkour area, outdoor bouldering space and a children’s play garden. The JDC has stated that Spacehub, which was founded in 2010, was chosen following a “rigorous and competitive tender process”. Announcing the news,…

Two Leeds College of Building (LCB) apprentices were crowned winners at this year’s SkillBuild national final, securing first and second places in the Roof Slating & Tiling category.Dalton Roofing apprentices Samuel Jinks and Levente Szasz won gold and silver medal places respectively at the event held at Arena MK, Milton Keynes. SkillBuild is the UK’s largest construction skills competition. Delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), the competition brings together the brightest new industry talent to battle it out and showcase career pathways across the industry. The top eight highest-scoring competitors from 16 SkillBuild regional heats were selected to compete in…

Company Logo Dublin, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Woodworking Industry in Saudi Arabia: Business Report 2025″has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.This report is a comprehensive research of the Woodworking industry in Saudi Arabia.The first two chapters of the report feature the country profile by giving general information on Saudi Arabia and by thoroughly studying its economic state (including key macroeconomic indicators and their development trends).The third chapter covers common business procedures in the country: from starting a project to closing a business. This chapter elucidates the country’s fiscal system, existing labour practices, property rights regulation peculiarities and other…

Council officials said they decided against renewing the contract for East Boro’s Handy Van Service due to “cost implications.” Disabled Brenda Boyd, of Whitehorse Drive, Oakdale, said she was disgusted to discover the council had pulled the plug. The 71-year-old first learned the scheme was unavailable after a friend tried to get help. “My friend needed a toilet seat put on, but was told the council had discontinued the service,” said Brenda. “I couldn’t believe it, so many people rely on it. “So I rang East Boro Handy Van to check and they said the Poole council had indeed stopped…

We all want a stylish, well-decorated home that fits our personality and feels cozy and inviting. Yet, buying home decor can be very expensive. But did you know there are ways to decorate a home on a budget that won’t look cheap but rather luxurious, bespoke, and personal?Decorating a home on a budget can seem daunting, but it’s doable with a touch of creativity and resourcefulness. First, prioritize the areas of your home that need the most help and will get you the most bang for your buck when you give them a facelift.Then get creative! Shop your house, go thrifting,…

Plaster, a decorative wall coating of lime, sand, and sometimes fibers, has been around since the beginning of time—and so has plaster repair. Although subject to cracks and bubbles, it’s a durable building material. Perhaps that’s why we still know that plaster adorned the pyramids of Egypt and covered Greek temples. Plaster walls were also popular in the early 1900s and is still found in historical homes built before WWII. (Drywall panels started to replace plaster in the 1950s). “Plaster walls offer a beautiful texture that provides depth and interesting shades of highlight and shadow offering a unique sculptural effect…

Pimlico Plumbers says the UK needs employment laws ‘fit for the 21st century’.Pimlico Plumbers said the Supreme Court hearing will have “significant ramifications” on employment law for a number of industries.The company’s chief executive Charlie Mullins said it was different from other cases in the so-called gig economy involving the status of employees including delivery and taxi drivers.The outcome of the case will have huge ramifications for a large part of the economy Charlie Mullins, Pimlico PlumbersGary Smith, a plumber who worked for Pimlico Plumbers for five years from 2005, has already won a number of court rulings that determined…