The Innovation Centre at Zentia’s Gateshead facility is a destination workspace launched in early 2024 to foster collaboration, creativity, and innovation within the built environment. Purpose-designed for flexibility and engagement, the space includes two smaller meeting rooms and a large conference suite accommodating up to 60 people.

While Diales is probably best known for its impressive work on some of the world’s largest and most complex construction and engineering disputes, the company does far more than just dispute resolution.

Builders risk having sites shut down immediately if they fail to comply with a new ban on the dry cutting of engineered stone, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned, as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launches a major inspection drive targeting more than 1,000 sites.

The HSE has declared dry cutting of engineered stone, including popular quartz worktops, unacceptable due to the dangerous levels of silica dust it releases, which can cause silicosis, an incurable and potentially fatal lung disease.

The conversation around silicosis has intensified significantly in recent months, with increased scrutiny into the industry. Earlier this year, PWS, one of the UK’s largest, best-invested, market leading fabricators of quality bespoke surfaces, reinforced its commitment to safe working practices, calling for greater industry-wide accountability.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is warning a ‘digital first approach’ to hiring builders could leave younger homeowners more exposed to rogue builders. New research from the FMB and HomeOwners Alliance (HOA) shows young homeowners are increasingly choosing builders the same way they shop online – relying on reviews, comparison platforms and branding rather than traditional vetting checks – putting them at risk of choosing an unqualified and untrustworthy builder.

Naoki Maehara, Chief Strategy Officer at Yanmar Compact Equipment and President of the AOLA region, explains how Yanmar CE is turning a tougher market into a sharper focus on customer value and long-term growth.