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Lucky seven for church from Smith’s Caspian UV fan...

As part of its long awaited refurbishment, seven of Smith’s Caspian UV fan...

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CITB launches biggest-ever Levy consultation

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is embarking on the biggest...

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Boxed rooflight specified for Lancaster clock tower...

Situated within the converted clock tower of the former Lancaster Moor Hospital,...

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Laidlaw handrail and balustrade installed at school

A contractor that was impressed with Laidlaw’s professionalism called on the...

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Ecobuild and M&S announce Big Innovation Pitch...

Ecobuild and Marks & Spencer (M&S) have announced the five finalists of this year’s...

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UK construction growth driven by infrastructure...

Construction output is expected to grow by 0.8% in 2017, 0.7% in 2018 and 2.2% in...

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Rise of CLT sees demand for new training

Due to the increase in popularity of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) constructions,...

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Daikin UK leads the way with R32 refrigerant training

Daikin UK has successfully trained more than 500 installers on the use of R32...

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Housing market needs "turbo boost"

Shortage of supply in both the lettings and sales segments continue to present a huge...

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The UK’s SPATEX 2017 Show comes of age in style

The global water leisure community recently converged on the Ricoh Arena in Coventry...

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Keymer tiles used in relaying of period roof

Keymer’s Traditional Elizabethan and Antique roof tiles have been used to restore...

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Social Housing Regulator launches consumer standard...

The Homes and Communities Agency has launched a statutory consultation to clarify and...

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Rising cost pressures expected to dent construction...

Firms across the construction industry are bracing themselves for further cost...

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Purchasing attitudes remain intact post Brexit

76% of people surveyed think country of manufacture is an important factor when it...

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Construction growth hinges on major infrastructure...

Construction is set for growth over the next five years – but delays to...

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