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Building engineers will save more lives than doctors

A leading respiratory illness expert has claimed that facilities management and...

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No compelling examples of Levelling Up delivery so far...

The Government is unable to provide any compelling examples of what Levelling Up...

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CIBSE welcomes new transitional arrangements for...

In a significant move aimed at addressing concerns within the building control...

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National Retrofit Conference highlights pressing need...

The pressing need for a skilled retrofit workforce was once again the topic of much...

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Natural History Museum secures planning permission for...

The Natural History Museum (NHM) has secured planning permission from Wokingham...

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BRE announces launch of the BREEAM Awards 2024

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has announced details for its 2024 BREEAM...

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Planning permissions for new homes continue to plummet

The latest Housing Pipeline Report from the Home Builders Federation , containing...

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Positive signs on the horizon for small builders, says...

The 1.1% growth in construction is welcome news after the 0.9% fall in construction...

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CLC takes over the reins of the Product Platform...

Delivered as part of the Government’s Transforming Construction programme, the...

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Fire union warns government of Grenfell-style risk over...

The union representing the overwhelming majority of firefighters has slammed new...

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Commission on Professional Practical Experience...

ARB’s independent Commission on professional practical experience (PPE) in...

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MARLEY EXTENDS RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGY OFFERING WITH...

As building specifiers look to enhance the saleability and energy efficiency...

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Planning for climate impacts falls short once again

February 2024 was the warmest on record. In the UK, it was the fourth wettest...

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Government unveils over £1.1bn AI skills package

Thousands more people across the UK will train and gain qualifications in future tech...

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Historic glassworks shuts down production line for the...

A 200-year-old Merseyside glassworks, where Pilkington UK pioneered the modern...

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