Britbuild-10-2026 Issue 22 | Page 5

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BCIA Beyond compliance: why better buildings depend on better controls

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Claire Wallbridge NFB appoints Claire Wallbridge as Director of Heritage Skills

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Health and Safety HSE signals a new era of leadership, health and prevention

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Feature New vocational GCSEs include construction as Government expands technical education

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Judges Profile Errol Lawson on what makes a winning entry at the Construction Awards of Excellence

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Thornton & Low Buying British: What does the Government’ s Procurement agenda mean for Construction Businesses?

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NFB NFB launches new work placement directory to help connect learners with construction businesses

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Licensing Silicosis Silicosis: The Killer in the dust

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Vaughan Hart Is it time to re-think employment status?

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MGM Construction Future-proofing the car park: MGM Constructions’ s European first in EV infrastructure

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Volpe Sartoriale Why dressing well still matters in the construction industry
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