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Church’s locally listed status adds to contractor’s challenges

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4k6zyQR When Hyssop Project began its first venture into the renovation of a church building, they encountered more than they first expected. The company’s founder and director SHEAHAN THORNE describes how the project developed.

Through an architect friend who attends the Hackney Evangelical Reformed Church on Lauriston Road, Victoria Park, we were initially asked to strip back elements of the building’s internal fabrics which was experiencing severe symptoms of dry rot and wet rot.

Suzannah Nichol Named Patron of CIP Construction H&S Manual

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Construction Industry Publications (CIP) is delighted to announce that Suzannah Nichol, OBE, Build UK Chief Executive, has become the new Patron of the CIP Construction Health and Safety Manual. She succeeds the previous patron, Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh.

Suzannah’s association with the Manual began more than 30 years ago, when she first contributed as a practising Health and Safety Manager, and it has continued through every stage of her career, from Health and Safety Director at the Construction Confederation to her current position as Chief Executive of Build UK. She has been an integral member of the editorial panel, and it is this long standing, unwavering support of the Manual throughout her career that reflects her belief in its enduring value to the industry and makes her the ideal Patron.

UK Asbestos Training Association announces new partnership with CAI

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UKATA CAI UKATA, a leading authority in asbestos training, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with CAI. This partnership solidifies the collaboration between the two organisations, with a shared aim of enhancing asbestos-related education and training opportunities within the aerial, satellite, audio-visual, and signal distribution industry.

This partnership highlights the shared commitment of both organisations to collaboratively promote asbestos awareness and enhance safety protocols within the industry. By leveraging their combined expertise, resources, and industry insights, UKATA and CAI aim to reinforce efforts in preventing asbestos-related illnesses while upholding the highest standards in asbestos management.

York Handmade wins prestigious award at the brick oscars

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YHB BDA Awards 2025 The York Handmade Brick Company, one of the leading independent brickmakers in the country, has won the Sustainability category in the prestigious 2025 Brick Awards.

York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, in North Yorkshire, triumphed for its acclaimed brickwork at York Racecourse.

The UK’s leading construction show is back at Olympia and breaking all records!

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London Build 2025 is bigger than ever, with more speakers, more topics, more exhibitors, and more attendees than any year before. The show has grown into the UK’s leading and most influential gathering for the built environment.

Over 38,000 attendees are expected this year, making it the largest edition yet. London Build 2025 will turn Olympia into a festival of construction, packed with live DJs, entertainment, interactive workshops, and networking parties. It’s set to be the most exciting mix of business, learning, and fun that the industry has ever seen.

Ground source heat pump sector backs new unified trade body — HPA UK

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The Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA), together with the Heat Pump Association (HPA) and the Heat Pump Federation (HPF), has formally agreed to merge into a single, unified trade body — Heat Pump Association UK (HPA UK) — launching in January 2026.

This landmark decision marks a defining moment for the UK’s low-carbon heating sector, bringing together the full spectrum of heat pump technologies under one powerful voice.

Sector unites behind the International Access and Scaffolding Association

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17 09 img1 One of the most significant international developments in scaffolding and access for half a century has been unveiled with the formation of the International Access and Scaffolding Association (IASA).

The inaugural meeting took place at ScaffEx25 in Manchester last week.

Brewing a new future: work begins on £145m regeneration of Boddingtons site

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4370 Brewery Gardens External 01 Final Cropped Option03 ZG 2 Latimer, the development arm of Clarion Housing Group has broken ground on the £145 million transformation of the former Boddingtons Brewery on Great Ducie Street in central Manchester. A significant milestone paving the way for 505 new homes, 60% of which will be affordable, in one of the city’s most ambitious regeneration projects.

The site, once home to Manchester’s most famous beer and which has been derelict for more than a decade, will be reborn as Brewery Gardens, a new mixed-tenure neighborhood featuring high-quality homes, flexible commercial spaces, landscaped public realm, and generous amenities for residents.

Partnership empowers AV professionals with advanced cellular booster solutions

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LOGO TradeGateway WIDE 17a43178 CAI, the Association of Audio Visual Professionals, today announced a strategic partnership with Nextivity Inc., a global leader in intelligent cellular booster technology. This new alliance will equip CAI members with access to cutting-edge CEL-FI® cellular solutions, expanding their service capabilities and enabling them to meet the rising demand for robust in-building mobile connectivity.

Under the partnership, CAI and Nextivity will collaborate to deliver training, certification, and support tailored for AV professionals seeking to integrate cellular signal enhancement into their service portfolios. The initiative also includes access to Nextivity’s installer and reseller programs, joint webinars, product demonstrations, and co-branded marketing resources.

Construction professionals urged to build awareness of water jetting at national expo

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WJA tradeshow pic1 Latest insights into the most effective and safe use of water jetting on construction sites will be a strong focus at WJA Trade Show 2025, the UK’s only exhibition dedicated to the water jetting industry.

Given the many advantages of water jetting and the risk factors associated with its use, construction, civil engineering and health and safety professionals are being encouraged to attend the event.

Exeter College expands its offering with a Construction Innovation Centre

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j1va2hC A significant milestone has been marked at Exeter College as they officially open a Construction Innovation Centre and Roofing Centre of Excellence in Sowton, Exeter.

Due to the exponential growth in demand for construction programmes, the College has expanded its provision, a reflection of hard work, vision and commitment from all involved.

Their hope is that the young people completing these courses will create a regional generation of superstar roofers who will contribute to this growing, exciting industry.

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