Forty people died in the construction industry in 2019/20, up from a record low of 30 in 2018/19. The increase in construction fatalities comes as work-place deaths across Great Britain decreased to the lowest number on record

Russell Hand looks at how windows vitally impact commercial project design, and the aspects that should be considered by specifiers on these builds

Pablo Garcia looks at how tunnelling operations can be affected by the choice of pumping equipment used for dewatering

James Thomas believes that digital infrastructure investment will unlock billions for industry and drive recovery

Graham Randall discusses the impact of Covid-19 on the UK construction sector, and the lessons we can learn from other markets looking to reopen around the globe

Nick Sacke looks at the ways in which IoT can be used to create smarter, safer social housing

Steve Cooper explains why data analysis will be the key to industry-wide sustainability

Connie Hardy explores the important factors to consider before completing floor renovations

Ian Fryer explains how the latest safety screen systems are helping to address the need for debris and edge protection in the construction of high-rise and tall commercial buildings, and highlights the improved working cycles, efficiency gains and advertising opportunities they can deliver

Is Coronavirus the catalyst construction needed to make the most from digital? Richard Waterhouse reports