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Private housebuilders continue to face rising costs

BCIS Private Housing Construction Price Index (PHCPI) rose by 3.4% in 2Q2021 and by...

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Architectural ironmongery specification awards...

Architects and specifiers can now nominate their projects for the internationally...

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Young professionals in construction survey launched

The CIC 2050 Group is calling for young professionals within the Construction...

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Nullifire products ensure stringent fire safety at new...

After an intensive vetting process, Nullifire fire protection products have been...

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Strong decline in residential-starts holds back...

Overall project-starts saw a steady slowdown in Q.2 and Q.3, after an initial surge...

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Thousands of new homes to be built and derelict land...

Thousands of new homes will be built on underused and derelict land to regenerate...

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HS2 to share project insight with the wider industry

HS2 Ltd has launched a major new initiative to share insight from Britain’s largest...

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RIBA responds to ARB architectural education reforms

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has given a broad welcome to the...

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Skyscrapers, staircases and optical illusions - the Art...

The world's biggest photography competition for the built environment, the Art of...

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New door sizes on Garador Carlton and Horizon garage...

Garador’s recent launch of higher garage doors has proved a big success.Garador...

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StoVentec Glass. More than just a pretty façade.

Distinctive, individual, unique…every architect harbours the same ambitions for...

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Cover unsightly pipe work easily with UK Boxings

UK Boxings’ decorative casings and boxing products have been used by housing...

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Industry responds to appointment of expert supply chain...

The Prime Minister has appointed Sir David Lewis, former CEO of Tesco, as the UK...

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RICS sets new standards of conduct

Revised ethical rules have been launched by RICS, the global professional body for...

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Industry leaders join forces with BRE and NABERS to...

Eighteen industry leaders including AECOM and Arup have committed to being a ...

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