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Communities empowered to shape design of neighbourhoods

Communities across the country will lead the way in shaping the design of their...

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New industry research to address net zero skills...

Actuate UK is working with Energy Systems Catapult (ESC) – an independent, not for...

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Crossrail creates new construction opportunities along...

With the opening of London’s Crossrail underground line due in the first half of...

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Wates Residential appointed to build new council homes

Wates Residential, has been appointed by Brent Council to create 99 new council homes...

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Newton Specialist Contractors Take Design Liability On...

Newton Specialist Contractors Take Design Liability On Your Waterproofing Project ...

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Newton Waterproofing saves double basement failure in...

Newton Waterproofing and their Specialist Contractor Stonehouse have delivered an...

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Committee of MPs critical of Government’s approach to...

Too many leaseholders will fall through the cracks of the Government’s “piecemeal...

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Construction industry buoyant as £7bn worth of...

The latest report from leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour...

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New designs for HS2 London Euston station

HS2 Ltd has published a new updated design for Britain’s new high speed railway...

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Sustainable £24m physical activity hub chooses BAM

Following a competitive process, BAM Construction has been appointed as the main...

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Trials of flexible off-grid, net zero learning pod

Willmott Dixon has developed a fully flexible, off-grid pod that can be a temporary...

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Home sales pick up despite interest rate hike

Sales of homes in the UK strengthened in February, thanks in part to renewed interest...

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BUILDING REGULATION CHANGES SEE FOCUS ON SEALANT TAPES...

New building regulations coming into force this year will require windows to be made...

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Government urged to accelerate ambitious heat strategy

The UK Government’s Heat and Buildings Strategy has laid out important high-level...

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Industry looks at fresh supply challenges due to...

A mild winter has helped to maintain higher than average levels of construction...

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