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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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What’s the Difference Between a Chimney Flue and a Flue Pipe? A Simple Guide for UK Homeowners

UK Construction Blog

They might sound similar, but they play very different roles in your heating system. Its a visible, metal pipe that carries hot gases from the stove to the point where they enter the chimney system. What Is a Flue Pipe? A flue pipe is the connector between your stove and the chimney flue.

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How to Secure Your Construction Site in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide

Maltaward

If developers and building managers want to ensure steady continuity all year round without any prevalent setbacks and minimal risks, they must ensure their site is equipped with sufficient security measures that protect valuable assets and maintain worker safety. Construction site security is critical to any building project.

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Your Business Safety Net: Why Regular Fire Sprinkler Checks Matter

UK Construction Blog

The post Your Business Safety Net: Why Regular Fire Sprinkler Checks Matter appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Fire sprinkler systems are one of the most critical safety features in any commercial building. From protecting staff and property to avoiding legal troubles, heres why you should never skip a scheduled inspection.

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No Pressure: How Will JCoP Help Construction Companies Keep Their Water Locked Away?

UK Construction Blog

Dan Simmons, Managing Director and founder, Quensus If insurers were asked to rank what they see as the most costly damages they could incur, you would expect factors like weather, fire and theft to sit high up the table. But what are the tools companies can use to minimise the risks of EoW? Clearly, its a major problem.

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Allianz 2025 Top Risks for Construction Industry

CCR Magazine

Cyber incidents such as data breaches, ransomware attacks, and IT disruptions are the biggest business risks for companies globally in 2025, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. The Risk Barometer also surveyed Construction and Engineering risk experts to identify the threats keeping them up at night.

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Proactive Water Management: Best Practices for Buildings of the Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

In the United States alone, water treatment and delivery accounts for 13 percent of the country’s total electricity consumption , releasing up to 290 million metric tons of carbon every year—approximately 5 percent of total US emissions and equal to the carbon output of more than 60 coal-fired power plants.