Ports can’t afford downtime, so safety upgrades must be engineered for live operations

Ports rarely get the luxury of a clean shutdown when maintenance is required. Yet, many are required to modernise safety-critical infrastructure, often installed decades ago, at the same moment operational demand, regulatory scrutiny and risk exposure are all increasing. The post Ports can’t afford downtime, so safety upgrades must be engineered for live operations appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Silicosis: DWP says engineered stone ban ‘not the right approach’

The government has stepped back from the idea of imposing a ban on dry cutting engineered stone, which has been suggested to reduce the risk of silicosis. In a House of Commons debate on Tuesday (3 June) examining measures to protect workers from exposure to… The post Silicosis: DWP says engineered stone ban ‘not the right approach’ appeared first on Construction News.

Investors pivoting to infrastructure amid energy insecurities, Knight Frank reports

A report by the consultancy reveals that 24% of real estate investors either have or expect to have infrastructure exposure by the end of 2026. The post Investors pivoting to infrastructure amid energy insecurities, Knight Frank reports appeared first on Property Week.

Majority of office landlords set to increase exposure to flex space, Orega research shows

According to the flexible office provider, the sector has moved decisively into the mainstream as a core allocation. The post Majority of office landlords set to increase exposure to flex space, Orega research shows appeared first on Property Week.

Can I Paint Composite Decking?

The post Can I Paint Composite Decking? appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Composite lumber deck is gaining popularity as an alternative to wood decking. This is due to composite decking’s ease of maintenance, which eliminates the need for regular painting or staining. However, after many years of use and exposure to the elements, the original deck color faded and lost its luster. You may be wondering whether […]

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