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Manufacturing PMI at near-record high in April

April saw a further acceleration in the rate of expansion of the UK manufacturing...

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Committee urges funding based on risk not height

A new Housing Select Committee report proposes a Comprehensive Building Safety Fund...

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Half of Britain’s manufacturers have been the victim...

Half of Britain’s manufacturers have been the victim of cyber-crime during the last...

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NABERS UK Design for Performance framework launches

New office developments and major refurbishments in the UK will be able to formally...

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Just 1% of buildings complying with vital fire safety...

Despite their crucial fire safety role, huge numbers of fire and smoke dampers remain...

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Wood Awards 2021 launches call for entries

The Wood Awards: Excellence in British Architecture and Product Design has now...

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UKGBC launches guidance on climate risk

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published its ‘Principles for delivering...

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Plans to decarbonise UK housing stock welcomed

Proposals to develop a 15-year pathway to decarbonise the UK’s housing stock have...

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Design Council announces refreshed network of built and...

The Design Council has announced a new network of design experts to help promote...

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CPA and CLC update on construction product availability

Construction activity continues to be strong across the UK, with government...

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Atkins-designed housing estate submitted for planning

Atkins has submitted planning for 213 homes for social rent for Aberdeen City Council...

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White Paper identifies urgent need for school heating...

Taking immediate action to refurbish ageing school heating systems is vital to put...

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The housebuilding industry can lead the way on...

A new guide highlights that biodiversity should be considered at the earliest stages...

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Government told to accept cladding amendment and...

The government must support leaseholders in all affected buildings regardless of...

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GreenCoat® is an excellent choice, not only...

At SSAB, we’re proud of our innovative, high-strength steel, and GreenCoat® from...

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