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Abbie Holt ACABE, Assistant Building Control Surveyor at Ball and Berry, on her unexpected route into the profession.

The industry continues to experience unprecedented changes in safety and this issue covers some of the considerations.

Evinox’s Helen Näslund urges heat network operators to take advantage of funding ahead of the potential regulatory efficiency cap.

From gender stereotypes and inequalities in study and STEM subjects to pay gaps and a lack of promotion, it seems that we’re failing nearly 50% of the population

Steve Coppin C.Build E FCABE FCIOB CFIOSH FIIRSM FMaPS CWIFM MInstRE PIEMA EurOHSM Strategic Technical Advisor at SJC Risk Management Solutions Ltd.

CHAS’ Alex Minett discusses steps all organisations can take to prevent modern slavery within their networks

John Cranna discusses the crossover of his roles as a structural engineer and an expert witness – and why ethics are key

Kirri Porter-White, CABE Head of Competency and Learning, emphasises the critical role of CPD for progression and standards

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) held a series of events across Wales in July to encourage more girls to consider a career in construction.

CABE’s Building Inspector Competence Assessment Scheme has been approved as an independent provider by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and enables professionals to apply to the BSR’s Register of Building Inspectors..

The establishment of the Building Safety Act (2022) brings the introduction of clear accountability and statutory responsibilities for accountable persons.

September marks the start of the Association’s year, both in terms of financial management and for the many starting their membership, writes CABE Chief Executive Gavin Dunn.

An AI forecasting technology, graphene electronics and clean energy innovations have been named as finalists in the Royal Academy of Engineering’s 2023 MacRobert Awards.

Embedding sustainability in the construction industry – with all the challenges and opportunities this brings for building engineers – was centre stage at this year’s international conference in Kuala Lumpur.

Elecosoft’s David Simpson and Mark Chapman discuss how different ways of thinking, planning and doing can streamline operations.

Robert Biggs PPBEng FCABE, Robert Biggs Associates Ltd’s Managing Director, on his beginnings and term as President.

A report by Lightcast, commissioned by EngineeringUK, has found that demand for engineers is predicted to grow faster than for other occupations, and that vacancies for green engineering roles in the UK have increased by 55% over the past five years.

During his two-day visit to Washington DC in June, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak referenced a new UK-USA Mutual Recognition Agreement for engineering.

Following my inauguration, it is back to business as usual both at NHBC and CABE, and it is still fair to say that, as an industry, there are several challenges at this unprecedented time of regulatory change.