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Healthy buildings key to sustainable multi-residential...

Amid the current UK multi-residential development boom, the majority of contractors...

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DLA secures green light for Leeds Quarry Hill scheme

DLA Architecture has secured planning consent, on behalf of its client Metropolitan...

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Net Zero targets only possible with a National Retrofit...

The Prime Minister’s announcement that the UK Government will set a target of...

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Over £150 million to kickstart self-build revolution

New plans supported by over £150 million in new government funding will make it...

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Ibstock to talk safer cladding at exclusive webinar

Ibstock and Ash & Lacy are inviting architects and specifiers from across the UK to...

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Manufacturing outlook brightens says CBI

Manufacturing optimism in the three months to April improved at its quickest pace...

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Excellent engagement with the CCPI consultation

The information from the industry-wide consultation on the proposed Code for...

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A bold new Vision for the Built Environment

The Construction Leadership Council has welcomed the publication of Our Vision for...

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Confidence returns with surge in contract awards

The construction industry will be breathing a sigh of relief as client confidence...

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Independent experts to review safety of construction...

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has appointed two experts to lead an independent...

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ADSA welcomes new members

The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) has seen an increase in membership of...

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Faster progress needed on decarbonising infrastructure...

The Infrastructure Carbon Review (ICR) was published in November 2013 with the call...

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Recovery continues but concerns remain about materials...

The recovery in construction product manufacturing continued in the first quarter of...

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Posi-Rafter Cassettes

Thomas Armstrong Ltd, a MiTek truss and Posi-Joist manufacturer based in Cumbria,...

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Contract awards return to above historical average...

In March 2021, contract awards increased by 22% compared to February to £5.8billion....

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