New 6.6km pipe as part of £4M Northumberland water infrastructure plan

Northumbrian Water said it is investing £4M in new infrastructure to strengthen its network and improve the reliability and quality of water supplies for customers in Northumberland. The post New 6.6km pipe as part of £4M Northumberland water infrastructure plan appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

New quality manager for Donaldson Timber Systems

Donaldson Timber Systems has appointed James Lund-Lack, chair of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) for Bristol and South West, as regional and quality manager.

Construction Quality Startup Structured AI Raises $4.2M Seed Round

Structured AI, a computer vision-based quality assurance and quality-control platform powered by artificial intelligence, has raised a total of $5 million and is partnering with Syska Hennessy Group to refine its platform. 

How Long Does Roofing Felt Last Under Tiles? 2026 UK Guide

The post How Long Does Roofing Felt Last Under Tiles? 2026 UK Guide appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Traditional bitumen roofing felt typically lasts 20 to 30 years under tiles, while modern breathable membranes can last 40 years or more when properly installed. This lifespan depends on material quality, installation standards, and environmental conditions. The underlay acts as a secondary barrier beneath your...

Small scale, lasting impact: Anne’s Art Studio by Richmond Bell Architects

Anne’s Art Studio, a purpose-built artist’s studio designed by Richmond Bell Architects (RBA), demonstrates how small-scale, client-led projects can deliver meaningful sustainability outcomes without compromising architectural quality or usability. Designed for Swedish artist Anne Terselius Claridge, the studio sits within the garden of the client’s existing 1960s bungalow on the eastern edge of Salisbury, close […] The post Small scale, lasting impact: Anne’s Art Studio by Richmond Bell Architects appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

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.

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