As we step into the new year, the Institute of Specialist Surveyors and Engineers (ISSE) would like to wish all our members, affiliates, and industry colleagues a very Happy New Year. We hope the festive period offered at least a brief pause to recharge, even if—like many in our sector—it was far from quiet. Winter […]
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As we approach the Christmas break, the ISSE team would like to take this opportunity to wish all our members, corporate affiliates, partners and colleagues a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful festive period. This year has not been without its challenges. Across surveying, engineering and the wider construction sector, many have faced fluctuating workloads, […]
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The Economic Thaw Begins The Bank of England has delivered a well-timed boost to the UK property and construction sectors today by reducing the base rate to 3.75%. This is not just a minor adjustment; it is a clear signal that the economic “winter” is beginning to thaw. For those of us at the ISSE […]
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As a member of the Construction Industry Council and a leading voice for independent professionals, the ISSE alerts all members to the Government’s newly published consultation on Home Buying and Selling Reform. The timing of this release, immediately preceding the festive period, presents a challenge to effective industry scrutiny. However, given the magnitude of the […]
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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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SURFACTANTS (or surface active agents) are versatile chemicals most commonly associated with cleaning detergents. With a basic structure comprising a hydrophobic and a hydrophilic component, their properties allow them to mix the immiscible, create foams, and act as a wetting agent, serving use in areas including personal care and healthcare products, and in industrial processes. […]
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Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the global power sector grew just 0.2% in the first six months of 2023, with rapidly rising wind and solar outpacing sluggish demand growth. Emissions from electricity generation would have fallen, but droughts forced countries to increase fossil fuel use to cover declines in hydropower. Keep reading via Carbon Brief.
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Eighteen more hospitals in England contain potentially crumbling concrete, bring the total affected to 42, the Department of Health has confirmed. The reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) has also been found in 214 schools and colleges in England as well as thousands of other buildings. Keep reading via BBC News.
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Boosting productivity in the construction sector could generate £45bn of additional added value each year for the UK; equivalent to 2% of UK GDP; and enough to build more than 220,000 houses a year or pay for two thirds of the UK’s ten-year infrastructure pipeline, including covering the cost of both HS2 and the new […]
Learn about the Fundamentals of the Building Safety Act, its industry impact, and the necessary actions. Q&A included! Chaired by Karl Whiteman, featuring experts Tim Galloway, Geoff Brown, and David McCullogh. Register here.