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A major new recruitment drive by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is targeting schools in a bid to reverse the poor image construction…
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Rebecca Thompson FCIOB, a specialist in heritage conservation and lecturer in building studies, became the 114th President of the Chartered Institute…
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How did your interest in construction develop? In the olden days (1960’s - 70’s), when I was about 12, a teacher asked everyone in my class to tell…
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Whether this is a new shop unit as part of a mixed use development or an existing shop that needs renovation or refurbishment, this project probably…
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You’re invited to LABC's free technical seminar roadshows where you’ll have the opportunity to hear from industry experts and exchange ideas with…
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Time is running out for owners of commercial buildings to avoid the risk of breaking the law and make vital energy saving improvements, say energy…
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Slate is a fine-grained metamorphic rock that’s been used since Roman times as a building material. Because of its durability and attractive…
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If you get the chance to go to Hong Kong, make sure you look closely at the many construction sites all over the city. You may come across bamboo…
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With a snap election just around the corner we’ve been seeing the parties’ manifestos and pledges across the news. There’s a strong focus on Brexit,…