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Watts Bulletin - Issue 105 - June 2008

Skills shortage will get worse, predicts CIOB

A new Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) survey published in May, concludes that the skills shortage being faced by the construction industry will... More

Watts’ QMS Certification: ISO 9001:2000

Watts has demonstrated its commitment to continually improve the range and quality of the services it provides.

Wider third party ISO 9001:2000 QMS (quality management system) certification has now been ratified by LRQA (Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance). &nbs... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 104 - May 2008

Health and safety: an aide memoire

Within our industry it is generally accepted that there will always be an element of risk entailed in most construction processes and it is therefore ... More

PROVADA 2008

Watts will be attending Provada 2008

Watts will be exhibiting at PROVADA 2008 in Amsterdam for the first time from 10 – 12 June 2008, showcasing its position as the independent leader in ... More

Watts Special Bulletin - Issue 103 - April 2008

The time is now for public sector procurement

Major change is occurring in the public sector. There has been a shift in attitude, starting with an emphasis on local authorities, which are now open... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 102 - March 2008

Community levy to fund vital infrastructure

Yvette Cooper, former Housing Minister, set out in January how the new Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) will help fund massive new investment, to p... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 101 - February 2008

Latest figures raise fears of recession

Full order books could see the construction industry through 2008 but the impact of tighter financial conditions is already taking its toll on new sta... More

Watts expands into Sweden - January 2008

Watts has opened a new office in Stockholm

Watts has opened a new office in Stockholm, to provide the Swedish market with its core technical due diligence and project management services. The t... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 100 - January 2008

Construction professionals cannot recruit warns survey

Nearly three-quarters of construction professionals believe that a shortage of recruits is the biggest problem now facing the construction industry, a... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 99 - December 2007

Six month delay for commercial EPCs

The April 2008 deadline for the introduction of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for the majority of commercial buildings has been delayed by si... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 98 - November 2007

CDM: Spot the difference

The new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM 2007) came into force in April, but have they had any impact on health and safety o... More

Watts at SIMI - November 2007

Watts’ exhibiting at Le Salon de l'Immobilier d'Entreprise

Watts Group Plc will be exhibiting for the first time at Le Salon de l’Immobilier d’Entreprise (SIMI) 2007, Paris from 28 – 30 November 2007, showcas... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 97 - October 2007

Greening the Games

The London Olympics 2012 has been billed the ‘greenest games’, with strong emphasis being placed on environmentally considerate and sustainable regen... More

Watts News - 8-10 October 2007

Watts at Expo Real 2007

Watts Group PLC will be exhibiting at Expo Real 2007, Munich from 8 – 10 October 2007, showcasing its position as the independent leader in providing... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 96 - September 2007

Off-site promotes greener construction

According to a recent report, off-site manufacturer, Yorkon, has managed to achieve a 50% waste reduction during the last three years. The company has... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 95 - August 2007

How safe is your building?

Considering alterations or refurbishment? If so, it is vital to ensure that your project is viable and can be carried out without damage to the buildi... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 94 - July 2007

Construction must try harder, say clients

The latest Constructing Excellence industry performance survey reveals improved performance on project delivery and predictability but client satisfac... More

Watts expands into The Netherlands - June 2007

Watts has opened a new office in The Hague.

Click here to read this article in Dutch: http://preview.watts-int.com//news/NewsItems.aspx?SelectedItemId=42&pageFrom=1 Watts has opened a new o... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 92- May 2007

CDM Regulations in force but under threat from EDM

"The new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) 2007 came into force on 6 April, but as this issue of Watts Bulletin goes to pres... More

Winner of ‘Best Building Surveying practice’ – 2007 Yorkshire property Awards - May 2007

Watts wins at The Property ‘Oscars’

"Watts is delighted to announce that its Leeds office has received an award at the 10th annual Yorkshire Property Awards 2007 held at the prestig... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 91- April 2007

Respond to climate change or die, industry warned

"The construction industry must grasp the impact of climate change or face the consequences, according to Environment Agency Chairman, Sir John H... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 90 - March 2007

JCT unveils Constructing Excellence Contract

The JCT introduced its new Constructing Excellence Contract to the construction industry at the House of Commons in London on 1 March. Launched i... More

14th - 17th March 2007

Watts at MIPIM 2007

Watts will once again be participating at MIPIM 2007, the team will be available at the Watts hospitality yacht, moored on the MIPIM quay ‘Jetée Alber... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 89 - February 2007

Improving fire safety

The Building Regulations 2000 Fire Safety Approved Document B comes intoforce on 6 April in England and Wales. The amendments will affect buildingwork... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 88 - January 2007

Government publishes PPS25

Former Planning Policy Guidance on flooding (PPG25) was replaced in December by a new planning policy statement, PPS25. The new PPS25 and a flood... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 87 - December 2006

New Asbestos Regulations now in force

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 came into force on 13 November 2006, bringing together three previous sets of regulations dealing with the pr... More

Watts in Barcelona - December 2006

Watts has opened a new office in Barcelona.

"Since the opening of our Madrid office that opened in 2003, we have consistently experience demand for our services in Catalonia that is logical... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 86 - November 2006

Corruption ‘commonplace’ in construction, says CIOB

A new survey from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) revealed in October that corruption is rife in the UK construction industry. The findings... More

Watts Bulletin - issue 85 - October 2006

Church repairs: who foots the bill?

In June 2003, in Aston Cantlow v Wallbank, the House of Lords overturned a Court of Appeal decision, concerning a couple who owned a farm containing a... More

Envest - October 2006

Consultancy on the environmental risks of property investing

What is Envest?Envest is a professional consultancy designed specifically to provide objective and commercial advice on property-related environmental... More

European Expansion - October 2006

Watts is establishing a series of European Strategic Alliances with four other practices.

Having opened their first mainland European office in Madrid in 2003, Watts has now established an office in Paris and have set up strategic alliances... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 84 - September 2006

WRAP sees potential in recycled gypsum

An open tender has been launched by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) inviting bids to explore the potential for recycled gypsum - recov... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 83 - August 2006

From Victorian building to energy efficient home

Britain has the oldest housing stock in the developed world – mainly the Victorian terraced housing that is a familiar sight in the UK’s urban areas. ... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 82 - July 2006

Selecting the right building materials

The selection of building materials is not necessarily straightforward. Traditionalists tend to resist innovation and are reluctant to use materials t... More

June 2006

Watts has opened three new offices in Berlin, Munich and Birmingham.

On 1 June, Watts opened two new offices in both Berlin and Munich. The two offices will provide a service network for the Watts Group in Germany, who ... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 81 - June 2006

Westbury alkali incident: an update

Following last year’s alkali silica reaction (ASR) scare, cement producer LaFarge Cement UK has taken steps to ensure that its products can be relied ... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 80 - May 2006

Vendor’s surveys: speeding up the acquisition process

Pack providers and home inspectors will profit from the homebuying reforms due to come into effect next year, but how will homeowners fare? Could the ... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 79 - April 2006

Part L compliance for all projects by 2007

The Government is giving the building industry just 12 months to comply with the revised Part L of the Building Regulations, cutting transitional arra... More

April 2006

Watts Pocket Handbook 2006

The Watts Pocket Handbook is published by RICS Books and written by Watts. ISBN: 1 – 84219-249-3Publication date: April 2006Edition: 22ndPrice: £... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 78 - March 2006

A taste of the high life

In London’s Docklands, apartments in the UK’s tallest residential building are the capital’s hottest ticket. Off-plan sales at Pan Peninsula are provi... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 77 - February 2006

Better deal on payment for construction firms

Sir Michael Latham and newly appointed Peter Rogers, Chair of the Olympic Task Group, are part of a high-profile group being consulted over the latest... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 72 - September 2005

Gaining an insight into offsite

There is more to offsite construction than housing projects. A survey carried out at the end of last year by market research company MSI forecasts mas... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 70 - July 2005

Safeguarding your assets

July’s terrorist attacks on London brought the importance of contingency planning into sharp focus for the capital’s business community. But companies... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 69 - June 2005

New Scottish Building Standards

New Scottish Building StandardsOn first of May 2005, a new building standards system came into operation in Scotland. All building warrant application... More

Technical Assurance Special Bulletin - Issue 68 - May 2005

From intelligent customer to technical assurance

It has long been recognised that to be effective in construction procurement it helps to be a knowledgeable, ‘intelligent‘, customer. In some ways, th... More

Watts Bulletin - Issue 67 - April 2005

Insurance in JCT contracts

Construction is a risky business, and construction contracts are designed, in part, to enable clients and contractors to determine and apportion respo... More