Government to mandate common data standards for single regulator

Firms submitting applications to the new Single Construction Regulator (SCR) will face legally mandated common data standards, the government has announced. In its response to its consultation on the creation of an SCR, the government said the move would support automated information exchange, improve regulatory… The post Government to mandate common data standards for single regulator appeared first on Construction News.

CIOB backs calls for ‘urgent moratorium’ on data centres in Scotland

Amid a deluge of applications, CIOB said a pause would let ministers develop a “joined-up view” of their impact. The post CIOB backs calls for ‘urgent moratorium’ on data centres in Scotland appeared first on Construction Management.

Building safety regulator says average gateway 3 approval time stood at 16 weeks in latest data bulletin

Nearly 300 applications received for final part of process, BSR says, although no new build jobs have reached stage yet

Nine councils stripped of planning powers by government

The government has removed the power to determine major planning applications from nine councils, which it has accused of "not inadequately performing". The post Nine councils stripped of planning powers by government appeared first on Property Week.

Applications open for $20K trade scholarship program

Eligible applicants must be enrolled in a certificate or technical diploma program. Find out the details here. The post Applications open for $20K trade scholarship program appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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