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New Plan for Remediation of Unsafe Cladding Announced

The government will set new targets for developers to fix unsafe cladding on high-rise, residential buildings by the end of 2029. All high-rise...

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2024 Building & Construction Contractor Trends Revealed

L.E.K Consulting has released its 2024 Building & Construction European Contractor Survey Report, with insights from participants across the...

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Report Shows Impact of Weather on European Construction Industry

Over 70 per cent of construction managers have experienced delays to their projects over the last year due to major weather events. 850...

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Building Services Industry Has Two Years to Fix Indoor Air Quality

A policy paper launched at the Building Engineering Services Association’s World Ventilation Day event suggests there is a “two-year...

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BCIA Names Judges for 2025 Awards

The Building Controls Industry Association has named its expert judging panel for the BCIA Awards 2025. The ceremony will highlight professionals...

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Up to 60% of Buildings Affected by Unsafe Cladding Are Yet to be Identified

A report from the National Audit Office says that up to 60 per cent of buildings affected by unsafe cladding are still yet to be identified. Seven...

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Grenfell Journalist Urges Building Services Sector to ‘Ask Difficult Questions’

The journalist who exposed the dangers of combustible cladding in tower blocks before the Grenfell fire told the BESA Annual Conference that new...

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CIBSE Week 2024 to be Held in Dubai

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers will hold a series of events focusing on building services engineering, from October 28...

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BESA Responds to ISG Collapse 

The Building Engineering Services Association has been advising members affected by cash flow problems due to unpaid invoices for work on ISG...

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BESA Welcomes Adrian Hurley as New President 

The Building Engineering Services Association has named Adrian Hurley as its new President for 2024-25. Adrian has been involved with the...

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Bureau Veritas Welcomes 3rd Amendment to 18th Edition, but says it ‘Sparks’ a Renewed Focus for Duty Holders

Martin Sampson from Bureau Veritas outlines the latest regulatory changes for FMs dealing with electrical installations on their premises. On...

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The Retrofit Academy Launches Enhanced Membership Scheme

The Retrofit Academy has launched a new membership scheme offering lifelong learning software access and networking...

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BESA Launches Football-Themed Building Safety Campaign

The Building Engineering Services Association has launched a football-themed awareness campaign to address knowledge gaps in the Building Safety...

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BESA Supports Extension of Social Housing Safety Rules

The Building Engineering Services Association has welcomed the new government’s pledge to implement Awaab’s Law into the private...

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CIBSE Launches Management System Specialist Competency Scheme 

CIBSE Certification has unveiled its latest competency scheme, to assess individuals offering specialist services in management systems. The newly...

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BESA and CIBSE Announce Strategic Alliance

The Building Engineering Services Association and the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers have pledged to collaborate more closely...

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The Impact of the Building Safety Act on Competency 

Alex Minett from Veriforce CHAS explores the role of competence in the new Building Safety Act 2022.  Alex has extensive knowledge...

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Concrete and Nitrogen Mix Could Help Reduce Pollution

Adding nitrogen to concrete could help the construction industry on its journey to decarbonisation. The concrete sector currently generates 8 per...

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CIBSE Names Fiona Cousins as new President

The Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers has announced that Fiona Cousins will take over the membership body’s presidency from...

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Mecsia Acquires Scott Combustion

M&E maintenance provider Mecsia has acquired the building services company Scott Combustion. The acquisition will allow Mecsia to expand its...

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