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A party wall comprising semi-hollow concrete blocks. Poorly sealed in places.
A party wall comprising semi-hollow concrete blocks. Poorly sealed in places.
Link: https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2025/05/01/kitchen-fitter-crushed-to-death-by-concrete-blocks/ A kitchen fitter, Martin Dunford (33), was fatally crushed by falling concrete blocks at a Cotswolds site after improperly stacked materials toppled onto…
Link: The Low Carbon Concrete Routemap, published by the Construction Leadership Council, proposes a standardized carbon rating system to help clients and designers select low-carbon…
Link: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/feb/22/almost-10m-uk-households-living-in-cold-damp-poorly-insulated-homes Almost 10 million UK households are living in cold, damp, and poorly insulated homes, with incomes below the minimum standard for a decent…
Link: http://www.constructionenquirer.com/2018/04/24/graphene-concrete-game-changer-for-industry/ Scientists at Exeter University have developed a new technique to incorporate graphene into concrete, resulting in a material that is over twice as…
Link: https://www.dezeen.com/2025/09/03/green-wall-fire-safety-claims/ Architects in the UK may be under false impressions about the fire-safety of green walls due to non-standardised test procedures – including being soaked with water before…
