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Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation

UK Construction Blog

The post Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation appeared first on UK Construction Blog. These lintels must comply with strict British and European standards (including BS EN 845-2:2013+A1:2016 and BS EN 1992-1-1:2004+A1:2014) to ensure proper load-bearing capacity and safety requirements.

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Five tier ones sign up to best practice drive

The Construction Index

Robbie Blackhurst introduces his Centre for Construction Best Practice The Centre for Construction Best Practice has been set up by the man behind purchasing agency Procure Partnerships to promote collaboration, innovation and improved delivery standards in the industry.

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Opinion: How to fix the Building Safety Regulator

The Construction Index

It mainly focuses on structural and fire safety within design and construction of residential buildings – distinguishing high risk buildings (HRBs) of 18 metres in height or 7+ storeys high from non-HRBs. A necessary regulation following the Grenfell Tower fire, the BSA is a response to the long-standing issues around building safety.

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Where HS2 went wrong

The Construction Index

However, Stewart also has a lot to say about the failings on the construction industry and its supply chain. It selected the contractual approach and is responsible for the contract management. The ‘lean’ client model has proved to be the wrong model and there was a failure to change course when problems arose. Got a story?

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Speller Metcalfe in for Droitwich baths

The Construction Index

Works will be delivered through the UK Leisure Framework, managed by Denbighshire Leisure Limited (DLL), with Alliance Leisure heading up a team of leisure development specialists. This team includes main contractor Speller Metcalfe, architect Watson Batty and pool construction specialist Buckingham Pools.

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Government turns to AI to cut planning workloads

The Construction Index

This government is working hand in hand with business to change that. With Extract, we’re harnessing the power of AI to help planning officers cut red tape, speed up decisions and unlock new homes for hard-working people as part of our Plan for Change. It’s a bold step forward in our mission to build 1.5 Got a story?

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Van Elle and VolkerWessels get close

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Neither the value nor the volume of machinery changing hands has been disclosed. Construction News Sizewell C gets green light with £38bn final investment decision 7 hours Government agrees final investment for Sizewell C nuclear plant but keeps only minority stake. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk