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House building developers increase activity in private...

Figures released by the National House Building Council (NHBC), the UK’s largest...

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BRE launches AI-powered upgrade to industry-leading...

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) – the leading building science centre –...

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Kier appointed by Scottish Government to deliver vital...

Kier has been awarded a £683.8m contract by the Scottish Government to deliver a...

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Mapei system helps restore Kentish Town Underground...

A comprehensive Mapei system has been used in the refurbishment of tiled and rendered...

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Mendip’s new Woodland double-sided stove heats two...

This British designed and manufactured stove is perfect as a flexible woodburning...

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Annual movement in building materials prices decreases...

Construction materials prices for All Work decreased by 0.1% in the 12 months to...

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Government fires starting gun on AI Growth Zones to...

Thousands of new jobs are set to be created as the government opens bidding for its...

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UK Construction Week and CIBSE unite for key Net Zero...

UK Construction Week (UKCW) has announced a new partnership with CIBSE for its...

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Government decides to dismantle Grenfell Tower

The Deputy Prime Minister has met bereaved families and survivors of the Grenfell...

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NHBC CEO announces plans to step down after eight...

NHBC (National House Building Council) has announced that its CEO, Steve Wood, will...

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Housing project-starts jump by a third in latest...

Residential construction was the standout performer in the February Index, with...

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Business activity declines for the first time since...

A modest fall in total industry output was recorded at the start of the year, thereby...

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SANAA to receive 2025 Royal Gold Medal for architecture

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced that SANAA, the...

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Timber import deficit falls to just 0.2%, latest...

Volumes of the main timber and panel products imports in the 11 months to November...

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New industry-led Build-to-Rent Taskforce created

The Build-to-Rent Taskforce has been formed to support the growth of the ...

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