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Developer fined £165,000 for fire safety failings

Construction Enquirer

The Glovers Court project was under construction on 16 May 2023 when it was visited by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS). HSE also served an improvement notice requiring the company to design and implement a fire management plan. Many can be avoided by careful planning and control of work activities.”

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Infrastructure costs keep rising. Consider these approaches to mitigate them.

Civil + Structural Engineer

percent increase over the last quarter of 2023. Impact of High-Risk, Large-Scale Projects The increasing scale of infrastructure projects is one critical factor. Some companies have backed away from bidding on projects due to concerns about mitigating the risks involved, including attracting and retaining skilled labor.

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Building Safety Regulator chief to step down

Construction Enquirer

He is the second chief Building Safety Regulator to retire following first BSR chief Peter Baker who suddenly announced his retirement just days after the launch of its new regulatory regime in April 2023. According to fresh figures provided through a Freedom of Information request from cost consultant and project manager Cast just 10.8%

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WINT urges construction industry to tighten up water management processes amid UK JCoP regulation

Civil + Structural Engineer

The new water management standard enforces Mandatory Water Systems Management Plans, Active Automatic Flow Monitoring Shutoff (AAFMS), and coverage for temporary and permanent water systems. Equally, many insurers will require compliance with JCoP guidelines to provide coverage.

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NDDU: One stop-shop for trenchless technology

Roads Online

Leading the initiative is Jason Marshall, who joined Pipe Core in 2023 as Chief Executive Officer. The technical program invites speakers from around Australia and the globe to present papers covering case studies, new and emerging technologies, challenging projects and environments, industry skills and training, risk management and more.

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FTI Consulting Expands Global Construction with Senior Hires

CCR Magazine

NYSE: FCN) today announced the addition of Paul Hirst and Jorge Martnez Seara as Senior Managing Directors in the firms global Construction, Projects & Assets practice. FTI Consulting, Inc. Mr. Hirst and Mr. Martnez Seara continue the growth of the firms Advisory & Transformation offerings across EMEA.

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Construction Project Forecasting for Better Budgeting and Scheduling

Buildern

When forecasting is done right, it turns raw data into reliable insight, helping builders manage risks and create more realistic and accurate estimates. In 2023, 22% of construction spending surged year-over-year after a sluggish 2022, showing how rapidly project conditions can shift. And in the U.S.,