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New designs for HS2 London Euston station

HS2 Ltd has published a new updated design for Britain’s new high speed railway...

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Sustainable £24m physical activity hub chooses BAM

Following a competitive process, BAM Construction has been appointed as the main...

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Trials of flexible off-grid, net zero learning pod

Willmott Dixon has developed a fully flexible, off-grid pod that can be a temporary...

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Home sales pick up despite interest rate hike

Sales of homes in the UK strengthened in February, thanks in part to renewed interest...

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BUILDING REGULATION CHANGES SEE FOCUS ON SEALANT TAPES...

New building regulations coming into force this year will require windows to be made...

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Government urged to accelerate ambitious heat strategy

The UK Government’s Heat and Buildings Strategy has laid out important high-level...

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Industry looks at fresh supply challenges due to...

A mild winter has helped to maintain higher than average levels of construction...

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Growing focus on alternative and renewable energy as...

Construction for alternative and renewable energy to be brought into closer focus as...

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First 5G network in UK construction set up

BRE has partnered with BAM Nuttall and Attocore to create a secure, stand-alone 5G...

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RIBA opens applications for bursaries and funding worth...

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has opened applications for funding...

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Starts continue to decline, but negative curves start...

Glenigan, the construction industry’s insight expert, releases the March 2022...

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Tailoring low-carbon measures would bring major...

New research by PwC has found that ‘place-based’ carbon reduction measures led by...

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Skills event demonstrates the sector’s future

The Construction Minister has met with students to explore the future of the built...

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Kier appointed to all 12 Lots of Manchester Airport...

Kier is the only contractor to be appointed to all 12 Lots of Manchester Airports...

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Skanska wins work to extend special educational needs...

Skanska has won a £7.5 million contract to extend a vacant wing of Elmfield School...

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