Whatever your specialism, stress-induced competence lapses erode performance and reputation. Stress has a ‘Stress Off Switch’ that has been hiding in plain sight – your nose. Ignoring it worsens employers’ liability in multiple ways. The SKE’B’ blind spot: Behaviour is biography; Stress is biology. Since Grenfell, the industry has built competence on SKEB: Skills, Knowledge, […]
Category Archives: Blogs
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Dec
Dec
This is an example of how to answer the full consultation, but we appreciate that individual views may differ. Remember, you don’t have to complete the online survey; you can also email your views directly – More details at the bottom of this blog. Introduction – About you Organisation N/A Institute of Specialist Surveyors […]
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Dec
A personal reflection by Andrew on Patrick Gallagher’s legacy of joined-up thinking I was recently passed a series of documents and articles by Patrick Gallagher, written with Howard Morley, dealing with dampness, condensation, mould growth, ventilation, energy efficiency and, crucially, the human consequences of getting these things wrong. I will be honest: reading them was […]
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Dec
A post-doctoral study by Dr Aaran Marriner-Clark FRICS, FISSE, FCABE C.BULD.E, FNIBME, PNIBME, FRSPH, MRPSA, MBMS, MCIEH, MMSA. . Introduction. This research study looks to establish that the mycotoxin increase of 90% found in the research by Hirvonen et al, 2003 is indeed the black pin moulds defence mechanism, that can stop eradication of the […]
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Dec
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As specialist surveyors and engineers, we often operate in a landscape where technical precision meets practical reality. Recently, I had the opportunity to explore this intersection at Elemental LONDON and the NHIC Knowledge Hub at ExCeL. I attended alongside industry colleagues, including Andrew McColl and Michael Gibber. While the company was excellent, what struck me […]
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Dec
Dec
At a recent industry forum, Sandra Ashcroft, Head of Industry Competence and Culture Change within the Building Safety Division at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), delivered a message of critical importance to the built environment sector. Her directive was unambiguous: the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) is not legislation restricted solely to high-rise […]
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Dec
Dec
The Autumn Budget 2025 has landed, and while the headlines focus on the broader economy, the devil is, as always, in the detail for professionals in our sector. Whether you are a specialist surveyor, a structural engineer, or a consultant running a micro-entity, these changes will impact how you manage your practice, your assets, and […]
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Oct
21 years ago on 24th October 2002, the Control of Lead at Work Regulations (CLAW) were ‘made’, which means they had been completed and were ready to be laid before Parliament, 31st October, 2002. They came into force 21st November, 2002. So what? You may ask. This week, 22nd – 29th October, is International Lead […]
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May
May
A learning, training, and action platform focused entirely on Water Cycle Restoration Water Stories offers a community-centered approach to solving our most pressing environmental crises. One that delivers meaningful results after the first rainy season. We empower people to create healthy landscapes and water abundance by transforming water-sheds into water-catchments. People around the world are […]
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Apr
Building designers. contractors, owners, and managers have long been challenged with providing quality indoor environments at a reasonable energy cost. Current efforts to improve building energy efficiency, including goals of sustainability and net-zero energy use, are bringing more focus on how to simultaneously achieve energy efficiency and good indoor air quality (IQA). While energy efficiency […]
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