News Concerns raised over poor quality of precast bridge beams Safety experts have raised concerns about poor manufacturing processes and inadequacies in the product certification of precast bridge beams.
Technical Q&A: Approved Codes in new home construction Construction quality of new-build homes is a growing concern. Here CM asks Sue Redding of the Chartered Trading Standards Institute how consumers are protected by the Approved Code Scheme.
News Contractor design portions need greater clarity, says survey Contractor Design Portions (CDP) positively impact projects and are especially helpful the earlier they are brought in, according to a survey.
Opinion Moving on from the ‘tick box’ approach to quality control The construction industry needs to change its mindset if it wants to provide the quality assurance it aspires to, writes Nicola Markall FCIOB.
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.