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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, revealing a slowdown in global demand growth for sustainable buildings and a concerning lack of progress in carbon measurement across…
SGC Security Services strengthens commercial leadership with industry veteran
Simon Anderson has been appointed to the role of Commercial Director at SGC Security Services, a leading UK security provider and an SIA Approved Contractor Scheme accredited company. Anderson brings over 30 years of exceptional experience…
Applications open for £1.5bn public buildings framework
LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) is seeking contractors for its £1.5 billion public buildings framework with applications now open until 9 December 2025. Known as PB4, due this being the fourth iteration of LHCPG’s Public Buildings…
North secures £4.6m deal with Gateshead Council
Smart technology and surveillance specialist, North, has been appointed by Gateshead Council to deliver a £4.6 million programme upgrading door entry systems and video surveillance across 18 high-rise residential blocks in Gateshead, Tyne…
How construction firms can manage heat stress on site
By Lee Mills (pictured above), Service Director, Citation With the UK having experienced one of the hottest summers on record, and temperatures rising year-on-year, it’s vital that construction firms build this into their long-term plans…
High voltage
Danny Power, Operations Director at phs Compliance explains the correct procedures for effective electrical inspection and testing to ensure a safe and functional working environment As the complexity of modern buildings increase, ensuring…
New trade body to drive professionalism in the property flood resilience sector
The International Property Flood Resilience Association (IPFRA) launches with a mission to support, promote, and grow the property flood resilience (PFR) sector as it becomes an increasingly mainstream part of construction and environmental…
Martyn’s Law receives Royal Assent
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, also known as Martyn’s Law, has received Royal Assent and become law. The new law, named after Martyn Hett, who was one of 22 people killed in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, will strengthen…
SOCOTEC UK announces new CEO
SOCOTEC UK, a testing, inspection and certification (TIC) in the construction, infrastructure and real estate sectors, has appointed Matthew Marriott as its new Chief Executive Officer. Marriott, who took up his new role on 9 September…
Magenta Security unveils staff mental health and wellbeing support programme
The security firm has launched a programme to provide mental health and general wellbeing support to staff. Partnering with a leading care and metal heath consultancy, an employee assistance solutions provider, Magenta Security Services is…
ISS launches new security apprenticeship schemes
To mark this year’s International Security Officer’s Day (24 July), ISS has launched a new suite of security apprenticeship schemes to expand career opportunities for those working or wishing to work in security. The scheme will allow…
SimonsVoss introduces new AX2Go Mobile Key for smartphone-based access control
Mobile. Easy. Secure. It’s with these three promises that SimonsVoss has launched its most recent innovation – the AX2Go mobile key – which is able to open its range of digital locking components with a smartphone. With the launch of the…