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BAM completes Globe Point office development

Working for developer CEG, BAM has completed its 37,800 sq ft seven-storey office...

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Works to start on new research facilities for Oxford...

Oxford University Property Development (OUPD), the joint venture bringing together...

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Best in class – casings solutions for education

A key aspect of positive learning is the design of building in which it takes place....

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Pendock metal boxing conceals and protects exposed...

When concealing external pipework, building services and other utilities...

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Fast-track planning route to speed up major...

Major infrastructure projects such road improvements and offshore wind farms will be...

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IMMUNE Building Standard extends to cover educational...

The IMMUNE Building Standard, which was developed mid-pandemic in 2020 to attenuate...

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DHF puts its weight behind Fire Door Safety Week 2022

Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) is once again demonstrating its continuing support...

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BESA flags critical fire damper safety issue

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has issued an urgent warning...

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Kier appointed to deliver £17m mental health facility

Kier has been awarded a contract by Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust to...

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Plan green think blue

Secure foundations with design...

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New Future Homes and Building Standard starts to take...

One of the first steps in a major new government initiative to cut carbon emissions -...

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Better flood protections for new homes

New homes will be better protected from flooding following changes to planning...

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Levelling Up Bill lacks clarity and funding needed to...

The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee has written to Secretary of State...

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BESA puzzled by missed opportunity to mandate clean air

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) says it is surprised that...

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Cost of living crisis causing rethink about...

RICS and YouGov survey shows homes therefore less likely to be able to cope with...

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