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Shortlist revealed for CN Workforce Awards 2026

The shortlist for the CN Workforce Awards 2026 has been unveiled. A total of 138 entries – up 17 per cent on last year’s event – have been chosen across 22 categories, highlighting the quality of submissions this year. Tier one contractors are represented in… The post Shortlist revealed for CN Workforce Awards 2026 appeared first on Construction News.
How Businesses Are Using ADA Inspectors to Prevent Lawsuits

The post How Businesses Are Using ADA Inspectors to Prevent Lawsuits appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Running a commercial facility requires more than just good service and quality products. Accessibility lawsuits are a growing problem for business owners today, and they can be expensive and damaging to their businesses’ reputation. Smart property owners are proactively reaching out to certified professionals to assess their property before they face legal issues, to ensure […]
Burnham says UK will ‘value hard hat as much as graduation cap’ as he announces new technical education routes

PM commits to boost quality, availability and status of technical offer to 14-to-16-year olds
BSR warns contractors over build quality to avoid Gateway 3 delays

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) will be closely scrutinising how contractors manage their supply chains on major projects as they move from gateway two approval to gateway three completion. The post BSR warns contractors over build quality to avoid Gateway 3 delays appeared first on Construction Management.
BSR puts main contractors on notice over subcontractor quality

The Building Safety Regulator has warned main contractors that it will closely examine how they manage subcontractors on higher-risk building projects. Building Safety Regulator (BSR) chair Andy Roe said the regulator expected stronger oversight as projects moved from gateway two design approval towards gateway three… The post BSR puts main contractors on notice over subcontractor quality appeared first on Construction News.

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Collaboration and interdependency: exploring the relationship between designers and contractors

Cost overruns, late deliveries and legal disputes are common complaints of the construction industry that affect efficiency, productivity and financial returns and impact on wider economic growth and prosperity. Collaboration is regularly proposed as a mechanism to achieve improved working relationships, information exchange, quality, timing and to reduce conflicts, risks, and costs.
The Future of Building: Modern Methods of Construction

A Gardiner & Theobald led White Paper published Q1 2023 covering what you need to know about Modern Methods of Construction
Construction Playbook for the Private Sector

Following publication of the updated Construction Playbook for central government procurement in October, the Construction Productivity Taskforce has now published a Construction Playbook for the private sector.
SRM - World Quality Week: Interview with Professor John Cole CBE, 11112022

On the occasion of World Quality Week, Professor Cole accepted to talk to Sir Robert McAlpine. In this interview, he addresses the role and responsibilities of tier one contractors to drive quality on site and what “doing the right thing” means for the industry. He also shares his key messages about quality and insights from the independent review he conducted at Sir Robert McAlpine.
Lean Quality Management

Lean Quality Management with Cumulative Damage Index