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Training will make building sites safer

THE Major Contractors Group (MCG) has announced that all supervisors on its sites must attend a ConstructionSkills supervisors safety training scheme as part of a commitment to health and safety training. Read

Exporting local expertise

COLLABORATION between two firms of architects in Newcastle and the Irish Republic has resulted in planning permission for a £39m hospital and hospice in Cork. Read

Dispute review boards – the future of dispute resolution?

Rachel Garnon DISPUTE Review Boards (“DRBs”) have been used as a method of dispute resolution in the construction industry in the USA since the 1970s. Read

Fresh thinking will cut carbon

WE have had two years’ experience of designing and constructing to the 2006 Part L building regulations, the intent of which is to reduce the carbon dioxide emission of naturally ventilated buildings by 23% and air conditioned buildings by 28%. Read

SURGO win fourth academy scheme

WITH a long held reputation for providing a high standard of workmanship and delivering challenging projects in the education sector, SURGO Construction is about to embark on its fourth multi-million pound, academy project. Read

Confidence low but the future is still looking bright

LIQUIDITY, sustainability and the skills shortage will undoubtedly be three of the main issues for the construction industry throughout 2008 and beyond. Read

AndersElite’s double boost

ANDERSELITE, the construction recruitment specialist has started 2008 with a double celebration, due to its record-breaking success and the achievement of an industry-standard award. Read

Group plans year of a million thanks

THIS year marks a very special occasion for construction group Mansell, as it celebrates the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the company. Read