Menai Suspension Bridge | Risk of ‘unzipping failure’ could have led to ‘catastrophic loss of life’

The Menai Suspension Bridge was forced to close after engineers ruled that there was a “credible risk of an unzipping failure of the bridge deck [which] may have led to catastrophic loss of life”, NCE can reveal. The post Menai Suspension Bridge | Risk of ‘unzipping failure’ could have led to ‘catastrophic loss of life’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

How to File a Workers’ Comp Claim for Construction Injuries

Construction work is a dangerous job. Every day, construction workers face the risk of serious injuries on the job. That’s why workers need to be aware of their rights and take steps to ensure they are protected if an injury does occur. One key way to do this is by filing a Workers' Compensation claim […] The post How to File a Workers’ Comp Claim for Construction Injuries first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

RIBA presses govt to publish survey of collapsing school buildings

The Architects’ JournalRIBA presses govt to publish survey of collapsing school buildings RIBA president Simon Allford has called on the government to reveal which schools are most at risk of collapsing following a delay in the publication of a survey into building safety The post RIBA presses govt to publish survey of collapsing school buildings appeared first on The Architects’ JournalGino Spocchia

Property green shoots put ‘in danger by BoE’s unnecessary rate rise’ to 4%

The Bank of England’s decision to raise the interest rate by half a percentage point to 4%, taking it to the highest level in 14 years, presents “a real risk to growth”, according to one industry expert.

Housing associations downgraded amid fears over development exposure

Moodys says financial position of 13 housing associations weakened, with market sales risk highlighted

FT - The 2023 Tech M&A Outlook, 13012023

After a pullback in tech M&A in 2022, and with IPO markets sluggish, dealmakers expect an uptick in M&A activity in 2023

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.

Supply Chain Sustainability School - Effective Contract Management, 12122022

This webinar looks at key facets to consider when procuring and setting up Contracts both upstream and downstream

RICS - The future of built assets - Digital twins from design to handover of constructed assets PM, 29062022

In this RICS webinar in partnership with Glodon, the expert panel discuss if Digital twins are expected to develop as an insightful tool that can be used in all life cycle phases from pre-project to end-of-life. This webinar examines digital twins' current state and future potential across the asset lifecycle. How will digital twins influence the industry in the future, and what is their untapped potential?

Construction Productivity Taskforce - Trust and Productivity - The Private Sector Construction Playbook, November 2022

Historically, the UK construction industry has been characterised by a lack of openness, poor productivity and a failure to invest in innovation. This playbook for private sector construction projects seeks to redress that emphasis

Everyone has been talking about how to manage cost inflation but looking ahead, might insolvencies become the latest top risk to your business?

How are you dealing with the risk of supply chain insolvency?

What action the client take if the contractor states 'our price includes for risk and potential unforeseen works'' but then submits a claim

How would you estimate a risk regarding green facade wit mid-size plants ? How would you solve liability issues?

Have you considered the impact of Covid 19 and the risk of Termination?