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New orders increase at the fastest rate since 1997

May PMI data indicated that the UK construction sector remained on a strong recovery...

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Preparing for planning gateway one

The MHCLG has announced planning gateway one is to be introduced from 1 August 2021...

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Discounted homes scheme for key workers and local...

Discounted houses for local people and key workers will be made available as a new...

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UKGBC launches new Solutions Library to enable...

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has launched a new Solutions Library designed...

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Atkins unveils images of Cardiff’s new Canal Quarter

Images of the new Canal Quarter in Cardiff have been released by design and...

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Construction starts continue to rise as confidence...

The value of underlying construction work (under £100 million in value) commencing...

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Building safety charter is key to culture change

The British Safety Council has welcomed launch of the Building a Safer Future Charter...

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Permission granted for £140m UK plasterboard plant...

Leading lightweight construction manufacturer, Etex, has been given the green light...

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Employers set to reduce office space by the equivalent...

Major UK employers plan to reduce their office portfolio by up to nine million square...

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Product availability is hindering Green Homes Grant...

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) would like to thank the Government for its...

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Urgent action demanded to boost delivery of new homes

The Government needs to take urgent action to significantly increase the number of...

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Government announces 10 councils to test the use of...

Housing Minister Rt Hon Christopher Pincher MP has announced a £1.1 million fund to...

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NBS and Glenigan join up to help manufacturers drive...

NBS and sister company Glenigan, the leading provider of construction sales leads and...

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Inspiring the next generation of construction industry...

The Construction Innovation Hub and Class Of Your Own (COYO), supported by the...

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WorldGBC invites industry to mark one week of...

In celebration of World Environment Day (5 June), the World Green Building Council...

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