Construction Index
Sat July 31 2021
Scientists in Scotland promote home-grown timber, others turn waste sludge into building products. Why is one of the worlds biggest cement producers investing in a tiny offsite start-up? Is carbon offsetting the cheats way to net zero?
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Mastclimbers are under-appreciated, says one hirer, but scaffolding is the nuclear option at Hinkley Point. Meanwhile robots are digging up the roads, contractors are recruiting ex-offenders and you'll never drop a sheet of plasterboard again.
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In this issue: how artificial intelligence is improving efficiency and safety on UK sites, why more companies are opting for employee ownership, and how a modular building manufacturer rose to the Covid-19 challenge. Plus: does the CITB have a future?
View Feature| Planning Lead | Location | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Conversion to 34 Living Units | Colchester | £2,000,000 |
| Wildlife | Bath | £100,000 |
| Conversion to Flat | Bath | £100,000 |
| Conversion to HMO | South East London | £100,000 |
| Conversion to 4 Holiday Units | Glasgow | £300,000 |
| Conversion to Dwelling | Worcester | £100,000 |
| Mixed Use Development (7 Units) | Nottingham | £800,000 |
| Conversion to 3 HMOs | Warrington | £100,000 |
