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Update on the global PHP security vulnerability

This week, a critical security vulnerability was disclosed in PHP, a programming language that runs a large share of the world’s websites and web applications. National cybersecurity agencies, including the UK’s NCSC and the US agency CISA, have urged organisations everywhere to act quickly.

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A third of the industry is still not clear on how to comply with Government BIM mandate

Repeated issues coming out of the survey, which had over 1,000 responses, were government failing to enforce the mandate and a lack of education for clients – 72% of clients don’t understand the ...

NBS survey shows specifications remain essential

“When we last ran this survey in 2013, we knew that the industry was in a period of transition,” said Richard Waterhouse, Chief Executive of NBS.

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How Fix Radio hopes to build an audience of tradespeople

A new radio station aimed at the trades has taken to the airwaves promising a lively mix of banter and a no-repeat music guarantee.

Succeed in BIM with free industry event

Those attending the event on 4 April at the Royal College of Physicians in London will hear direct from industry-leading architects and manufacturers on how they have personally succeeded with BIM ...

Build UK spurs construction industry interest through Open Doors

Open Doors returns this March offering a unique chance to see behind the scenes at major 'live' construction sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

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NBS builds links with Newcastle College

The company, which provides technical information to construction industry professionals, has awarded a bursary to Newcastle College to support its Access to Further Education ‘Young People’s ...

Construction key to solving major social and economic challenges

The UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) is urging the Government to work closely with the construction industry to help tackle some of the biggest challenges our country faces.

Stronger Together and CIOB team to help industry tackle modern slavery

A best practice toolkit to help the construction industry tackle modern slavery in its global supply chains has been launched by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and industry alliance ...

North East tech firms come together to stoke BIM dynamo

The North East's tech community has come together to share ideas on how to nurture the opportunities afforded by digital construction both within and on behalf of the region.

'Affordable' rentals set to give construction sector a boost

The government's bid to fix the UK's 'broken' housing market switches focus this week as a new white paper is published including measures to deal with the high cost of renting and more relaxed ...

CITB report predicts construction growth if major infrastructure schemes stay on track

The CITB's Construction Skills Network report predicts sector growth of 1.7% over the next five years but cites three major infrastructure schemes as being crucial.