Government contractor ISG collapses

ISG, thought to be the UK’s sixth largest construction firm by turnover with over £1bn worth of Government contracts, has collapsed with the potential loss of thousands of jobs in the supply chain. The company which is owned by US... View Article

Builders’ Voices: Christian Hale, Hale

The latest episode of the Builders’ Voices podcast is now available. Christian Hale, MD of housebuilder Hale works in the high-end luxury home sector, but even his end of the market isn’t immune from the perils of value engineering post-tender,... View Article

netMAGmedia Ltd announces transition to Employee Ownership Trust

netMAGmedia Ltd, a leading publishing company specialising in high-quality magazines and digital content for the construction and architecture sectors, is pleased to announce that it will become an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) on September 23, 2024. This transition reflects the... View Article

Reducing Environmental Impact With Efficient Construction Waste Practices

Construction sites generate significant waste, which impacts the environment and increases project costs. By adopting efficient waste management practices, this impact can be reduced while promoting sustainability and cost-effectiveness. The following strategies can help make construction projects greener, reduce waste,... View Article

Industry Viewfinder: The Changing Face of Product Certification

The landscape of product certification in the construction industry has undergone significant change, largely driven by the post-Grenfell Hackitt Report and framed by the Building Safety Act. This shift has introduced a greater level of rigour and oversight, particularly in... View Article

Thrive in Construction Announces 2025 Networking Event in London, UK –

The Thrive in Construction podcast, the fastest-growing platform for sustainability and innovation in the built environment, is excited to announce its first-ever Thrive in Construction Networking Event, taking place in January 2025 at the prestigious Innovation Centre, 95 Great Portland St, London W1W 7NY. This event will... View Article

Discover the latest innovation in home extension approaches

Guardian Building Systems has launched its first CPD exploring the benefits that modern offsite solutions can provide for single storey domestic extensions. Home extensions are a core part of many home improvement businesses works, allowing homeowners to realise new potential... View Article

Armourcoat launches Limewash – natural, breathable wall coating

New highly sustainable surface finish enabling architects and designers achieve top level environmental and health accreditations without sacrificing aesthetics Armourcoat Limewash offers a new highly sustainable and healthy mineral-based surface finish suitable for residential and commercial projects targeting BREEAM or... View Article

Achieving sustainability goals with durable products

The built environment generates around 40% of all global carbon emissions – a figure that the industry is working hard to reduce. Whilst there are many factors to consider, product durability is a vital part of achieving more sustainable building... View Article