The CIP Environmental Manual is the leading sector publication on environmental issues within the construction sector. Providing a concise summary of environmental legislation, policy and best practice from design to construction delivery. The Manual is a one stop resource for remaining compliant with environmental legislation and industry guidance. The Manual is updated every six months […]
Reporting in Building back in December Ellie Jenkins, a Partner at Akerlof said Social value isn’t failing because the principle is flawed – it’s struggling because procurement systems lack the capability and confidence to deliver on their own ambitions. Ellie’s comments follow a headline in the Times from November declaring that forcing firms to show their […]
The latest update to BREEAM is Version 7 (V7) enhancing requirements around whole-life carbon, electrification, and verified performance. This update aligns BREEAM with net-zero targets, revised Building Regulations, and ESG reporting standards, resulting in a more practical and outcome-driven framework for delivering low-carbon design. V7 was released to assessors on 16 July 2025, with public […]
A coalition of 140 academics, lawyers, business leaders and experts from across the construction and built environment sector, have published an open letter asking the Government to retain Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements for small sites and adopt a more proportionate approach to reform arguing that changes would “weaken confidence in the emerging nature investment […]
The quest for sustainability has led the construction and wood products industries to a crucial juncture. As the effects of deforestation and climate change become more pronounced, sourcing sustainable timber is no longer an option but a necessity. The use of sustainably harvested wood ensures the health of forests for future generations while meeting current […]
The Construction Products Association (CPA) has worked with the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) to publish a new guide on meeting the Declaration of Performance requirements under the Construction Products Regulation 2011, which is a standardised way of communicating how construction products perform. The guide explains the obligations that apply to manufacturers, importers […]
HSE has called for all industries, including construction, to get the basics right to protect workers from workplace transport. Being struck by a moving vehicle is one of the leading causes of work-related fatalities in Great Britain. It accounts for 16% of all fatal work-related injuries, claiming an average of 21 lives annually across all […]
CIP’s Construction Health and Safety Manual has been updated. The latest amendment pack includes over 150 pages of updates throughout the Manual, covering GDPR, the health sections and full details of the NASC’sTG30 ‘A comprehensive guide to system scaffolding’ and much more. Written by Health and Safety Directors and Advisors who represent a wide cross […]
The Health and Safety Executive has launched a consultation on proposals to improve the application of the Control of Asbestos Regulations and guidance around asbestos management to help protect construction workers and building users. The consultation seeks stakeholders’ views on three proposals: To ensure the independence and impartiality of roles in the four-stage clearance process […]
The HSE has published its annual accident statistics for construction covering the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. There were 35 fatal injuries to construction workers, compared to an annual average of 40 fatalities over the past five years, with 53% caused by falls from height. The number of specified and over 7‐day […]