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Raising the standards of structural fire protection

The principles of building performance in the event of a fire have remained constant...

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New proposals on advice to valuers regarding cladding

With latest data suggesting nearly 10,000 properties still require remediation, RICS...

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Buchanan Wharf reaches topping out milestone

Drum Property Group’s £500 million regeneration of Buchanan Wharf on Glasgow’s...

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Site of UK’s first fusion energy plant selected

The government has announced that the West Burton power station site in ...

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Water contracts set to flow as pressure mounts on...

The criticism faced by the main water companies over the summer regarding the high...

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White Paper on drainage system best practice for public...

With the launch of the Better Social Housing Review in June bringing an increased...

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Manufacturing downturn continues at end of third...

September saw the downturn in UK manufacturing output extend to three months, as...

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Government backing for modular construction would...

Britain’s modular construction companies are moving at speed to deliver widescale...

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Areas urged to 'go for growth' as Investment Zone...

Local areas wanting to turbocharge economic growth can now apply to host a new...

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Five steel sector priorities for a new government

Following the establishment of the new government and appointment of key positions,...

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Kier to deliver innovative landmark lab development

Continuing its growth in the commercial London market, Kier has been appointed by ARC...

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Former minister launches call for evidence for Net Zero...

People up and down the country will have the chance to give their views on how the UK...

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Creating sustainable roofing solutions

How your roofing specifications can make a positive contribution to sustainability...

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Targets to boost low carbon construction could come...

In a statement of intent to tackle emissions from the UK’s built environment, the...

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CIBSE expand building services embodied carbon...

CIBSE is launching an addendum to TM65, the embodied carbon calculation methodology...

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