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Major Building Safety Regulator shake-up to end tower delays

Construction Enquirer

The government has stepped in to take direct control of the Building Safety Regulator in a shake-up aimed at unblocking high-rise housing delays and restoring industry confidence. Responsibility for the regulator is being stripped from the Health and Safety Executive and handed to a new arm’s length agency under the housing ministry.

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Raft of SME firms win £94m framework places

Construction Enquirer

Emma Mottram, director of operations at EN:Procure, said: “The asbestos and demolition sector is of huge importance to the construction industry, with projects needing careful planning to protect workers and the public when dealing with this hazardous material that can have serious legal and health-related consequences. “We

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Construction restarts on $2.1B Portland water plant

Construction Dive

The Bull Run Filtration Project broke ground in June 2024 but was thrown into limbo in January when the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals overruled Multnomah County’s earlier environmental approval and asked it to reevaluate its decision, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported. Construction has been paused since Feb. © 2025 TechTarget, Inc.

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Best Practices for Ensuring Clean Drinking Water on Construction Sites

UK Construction Blog

Construction site managers are responsible for the health and wellbeing of the staff who operate on their work sites. This includes providing safe, clean drinking water that complies with the UK standards that regulate drinking water on construction sites.

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Building Smarter: The Role of Modern Architecture in the Future of UK Construction

UK Construction Blog

The UK construction industry is undergoing a transformative shift — one where innovation, sustainability, and collaboration are reshaping how we build our homes, offices, and public spaces. They must navigate site constraints, heritage considerations, and dense regulations.

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The Hidden Cost of Pests on Construction Sites: Delays, Damage & Legal Risk

UK Construction Blog

Construction Pest Control: The Hidden Cost of Pests on Site Delays, Damage & Legal Risk You Can Avoid If youve ever worked on a building site , youll know theres rarely a quiet moment. They carry health risks and can seriously affect your build. Heres a quick breakdown of what matters: Health and Safety at Work etc.

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Mass Timber Buildings: Sustainable Path to Net Zero Goals

CCR Magazine

Mass timber is quickly becoming a solution as the number of public institutions and private developers pledging to attain net-zero carbon emissions increases. With public and private support for this renewable resource, experts believe mass timber could challenge steel and concrete as favored construction materials.