Manchester City Council has expanded its Selective Licensing scheme to include an additional 1,863 properties in an effort to boost living standards in privately rented homes. This strategic move is part of a broader initiative to enhance housing conditions, ensure safety, and enforce better
Property management has long been grounded in traditional processes and systems, but that narrative is rapidly changing with the infusion of technology. While many business owners recognize the need for tech adoption, the challenge lies in implementing it effectively. Too often, property managers
Bid-rigging, an illegal practice where businesses collude to determine which company wins a contract, has severe consequences for the industry and society. This disruptive scheme undermines free competition, increases project costs, and erodes trust in public procurement processes. Such practices
In a rapidly advancing digital age, the construction industry faces mounting challenges to maintain integrity and accuracy in project data. British Gypsum, a part of Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions, has introduced BIMlocker, an innovative digital construction tool designed to optimize the use of
In a tragic series of events that underscore the vital need for stringent safety measures in the construction industry, Ganson Building and Civil Engineering Contractors have been fined €250,000 for negligence following the death of John Joe McAfee. The incident at St. Oliver Plunkett National
In the fiscal years 2023-24, the UK witnessed the unfortunate deaths of 138 employees while on the job, coupled with a staggering 33.7 million workdays lost due to work-related illnesses and injuries. The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) responded to these incidents with severe penalties,
