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NASC warns of up to 40,000 scaffolding vacancies as skills gap deepens
NASC, the UK’s leading trade body for scaffolding and access, has published its Skills Gap Report 2026, warning that…
Church’s locally listed status adds to contractor’s challenges
When Hyssop Project began its first venture into the renovation of a church building, they encountered more than they…
Suzannah Nichol Named Patron of CIP Construction H&S Manual
Construction Industry Publications (CIP) is delighted to announce that Suzannah Nichol, OBE, Build UK Chief Executive,…
UK Asbestos Training Association announces new partnership with CAI
UKATA, a leading authority in asbestos training, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with CAI. This partnership…
York Handmade wins prestigious award at the brick oscars
The York Handmade Brick Company, one of the leading independent brickmakers in the country, has won the Sustainability…
The UK’s leading construction show is back at Olympia and breaking all records!
London Build 2025 is bigger than ever, with more speakers, more topics, more exhibitors, and more attendees than any…
London Build 2025: a decade of building together
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, London Build Expo 2025 returns to Olympia London for its biggest edition yet,…
Ground source heat pump sector backs new unified trade body — HPA UK
The Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA), together with the Heat Pump Association (HPA) and the Heat Pump…
Sector unites behind the International Access and Scaffolding Association
One of the most significant international developments in scaffolding and access for half a century has been unveiled…
Brewing a new future: work begins on £145m regeneration of Boddingtons site
Latimer, the development arm of Clarion Housing Group has broken ground on the £145 million transformation of the…
Partnership empowers AV professionals with advanced cellular booster solutions
CAI, the Association of Audio Visual Professionals, today announced a strategic partnership with Nextivity Inc., a…
Construction professionals urged to build awareness of water jetting at national expo
Latest insights into the most effective and safe use of water jetting on construction sites will be a strong focus at…
Exeter College expands its offering with a Construction Innovation Centre
A significant milestone has been marked at Exeter College as they officially open a Construction Innovation Centre and…
Paddington Construction asset sales raise over £200,000 following closure
When Paddington Construction ceased trading, BPI was appointed to manage the sale of its extensive woodworking and…
Hoist & Winch performance reaches new heights in roof replacement project
When a landmark building in Nottingham required the replacement of its fabric tensile roof covering, the subcontractor…
Abingdon & Witney College expands Bicester campus
Abingdon & Witney College are proud to announce the expansion of their construction facilities in Bicester to meet the…
VM Elevators secures CHAS Elite certification
VM Elevators, a leading independent lift and escalator specialist, has achieved CHAS Elite certification, reinforcing…
Construction project presses home the advantage of using Hoist & Winch
To ensure the safe, effective and efficient transfer of plant equipment into the basement energy room of a new…
The new Central Digital Platform: What you need to know
The government is set to launch its Central Digital Platform (CDP) in February 2025, aligning with the introduction of…
What does the Procurement Act 2023 mean for Social Value?
With the Procurement Act 2023 set to 'go live' in February 2025, Ian McKinnon, Chief Product Officer at Veriforce CHAS,…
Seven issues affecting the construction industry in 2025
The construction industry is navigating a period of significant change, shaped by new government initiatives,…
Veriforce CHAS collaboration fuels fleet expansion and operational growth
KM Group, a multi-award-winning leader in construction, civil engineering, and utility infrastructure services, has…
New study confirms heat pumps vastly outperform traditional heating systems
A groundbreaking study analysing real-world performance data for heat pumps across the UK has revealed that both Ground…
York Handmade wins major award at the brick oscars
The York Handmade Brick Company, one of the leading independent brickmakers in the country, has won a major honour in…
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Jan 13, 2026
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Demolition with purpose: ethical practice and environmental responsibility
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Demolition has long been perceived as the blunt instrument of the construction industry – noisy, disruptive and inherently wasteful. Yet that perception is rapidly becoming outdated. Advances in demolition techniques, combined with a growing emphasis on ethical practice and environmentally responsible procurement, are reshaping the sector into one that plays a vital role in sustainable construction and urban regeneration.
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