MP warns cladding disputes could cause contractor collapses

A Labour MP has urged ministers to ensure new cladding legislation does not leave main contractors carrying remediation costs that should be recoverable from specialist subcontractors and suppliers. Mike Reader, who previously held building safety accountability responsibilities at Mace, welcomed proposals to make it easier… The post MP warns cladding disputes could cause contractor collapses appeared first on Construction News.

Almost half of buildings under developer contract still await repairs

Almost half of residential buildings with life-critical fire-safety defects covered by the developer remediation contract have yet to start repairs, government figures show. At 30 September 2026, work had not begun on 1,266 of the 2,682 affected buildings (47 per cent). Nearly a third of… The post Almost half of buildings under developer contract still await repairs appeared first on Construction News.

Building Safety Bill: a panacea for the remediation of unsafe buildings?

A new remediation bill expands the type of buildings required to be made safe, as well as introducing tougher duties and potential punishments for those responsible for carrying out such work The post Building Safety Bill: a panacea for the remediation of unsafe buildings? appeared first on Construction Management.

The Remediation Bill’s implications for main contractors

Paul Woodhams is managing director (regeneration) at McLaren Construction The Building Safety Act has been a defining issue for our sector in this decade. Building safe buildings and remediating existing ones to the mandated standards has resulted in changes to how the industry as a… The post The Remediation Bill’s implications for main contractors appeared first on Construction News.

FieldFlō Launches Estimating Tool for Demolition Contractors

FieldFlō, the operations platform built for demolition, abatement, and remediation contractors, today announced the general availability of Takeoff & Estimating, an AI-powered solution that carries a contractor’s project documents all the way from a priced bid through to closeout, in a single system, with one source of truth. Image Courtesy of: FieldFlō For as long […] <p>The post FieldFlō Launches Estimating Tool for Demolition Contractors first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Building Magazine - Cost Model - Building Brownfield, Oct 2022

Regenerating previously used land offers multiple environmental, social and cost advantages but there are many factors to consider. Aecom’s Lynda Brooks, Rob Mayes and Philip Mackintosh explore the considerations influencing brownfield remediation and development and provide a sample cost model

Building Magazine - Let's legislate on home warranties, 12022021

Better Building Regulations won’t help without systems to ensure adherence – that means legal minimum warranty standards

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ATG Group offers a range of land sustainable remediation services. Our contaminated land service (LockedIn®) aims to keep as much earth onsite by remediating the soil. This reduces transport costs and the need to buy and import new material. You also save on landfill tax. We also deal with remediation of land with invasive plant species. Our Eraginate® method is an insurance-backed service that eradicates Japanese knotweed. We now offer PFAS remediation services. By preventing these hazardous chemicals entering the water table, we help protect drinking water.