HS2 contractors have been told to cut carbon dioxide emissions by half. The challenging 50% carbon reduction target applies to the construction of phase one civils asset. To meet the target, contractors are turning to next-generation materials, including low carbon concrete. Using the low carbon concrete, contractors have prepared the ground beneath a planned substation set […]
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged UN countries to stayed focused on climate action during the pandemic. On Thursday 24 September, the Prime Minister addressed a UN Climate Action Roundtable. The virtual event was hosted by the UN Secretary-General. During the event, Johnson called on nations to make strong commitments to secure the planet for […]
The government has updated its guidance on driving in a clean air zone. In a bid to combat increasing problems from vehicle emissions in the UK, a number of cities have introduced Low Emission Zones (LEZ) for buses. However, only London has a Low Emission Zone for buses and all commercial vehicles. London has also […]
A new cross-sector Future Homes Task Force has been set up to help construction businesses build greener homes. As part of its work, the task force will create a multi-million-pound delivery hub. The hub will help the building sector to meet the UK net-zero target, by making new homes more energy efficient. The Future Homes Task […]
Health and Safety Manual Update – June 2020 is now live. The updated Construction Health and Safety Manual Update – June 2020 is now live on www.cip-knowledge.com Plus, employees and companies will receive manual subscriptions of the update during this month. The latest update includes: A new health section – this reflects current thinking that we should […]
A HELLO FROM CIP Dear Customer, We just wanted to contact you to say hello from CIP and ask you how you are doing in these strange times. It is a difficult time for all in the construction industry at the moment. Maybe you are trying to keep your sites open whilst ensuring your workers […]
A COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) UPDATE During these extremely challenging times, I would like to reassure our customers that Construction Industry Publications Ltd (CIP) is fully operational. As always we are able to provide our full range of services. In light of the government’s advice received this week, I would like to update you on the measures […]
A wrap up of 2019 2019 has been a year of many changes on the environmental agenda. So, as we look back on a wrap up of 2019, let’s look at some of the key issues. The government and businesses have committed to addressing the environmental challenges we face. These challenges include single-use plastics, climate […]
Updated scaffolding contract by Construction Industry Publications (CIP) – June 2018 CIP has updated its scaffolding contract. Originally, the NASC (National Access & Scaffolding Confederation) developed the document in partnership with the CLG (Contractors Legal Group. The CLG is an umbrella group for main contractors. CIP published the first scaffolding contract in 2014. The contract […]
