Concrete pours delayed and indoor work prioritised as sector battles heatwave

Major construction clients have overhauled their approach to hot weather in the face of the current heatwave, with some concrete pours postponed to limit heat exposure. Clients at Hinkley Point C and HS2 have also provided free water and introduced more regular breaks, as temperatures… The post Concrete pours delayed and indoor work prioritised as sector battles heatwave appeared first on Construction News.

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.

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