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BSI publishes new cladding code of practice

BSI, in its role as the UK National Standards Body, publishes a new code of practice...

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Monthly construction output increased towards end of...

The Office for National Statistics has published an estimate of construction output...

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Galliford Try adopts carbon calculator to assist net...

Galliford Try is adopting the One Click LCA carbon calculator tool to help meet its...

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Council appoints housing partner in £700m programme

Suffolk County Council has agreed to join forces with Lovell Partnerships to form a...

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Green living important for retirees

A new report has revealed that green credentials are important for more than 80 per...

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Government urged to go further with cladding plan

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has praised Housing Minister...

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Reduced land availability threatens housing...

Build Europe, the leading trade association representing European developers and...

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Kier hands over state of the art office and retail...

Kier has handed over 80 Grosvenor Street in Mayfair to Frelene (Grosvenor Street)...

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New collaboration brings together façade awards and...

The Society of Façade Engineering (SFE) has joined forces with Zak to co-locate the...

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Calls for speakers for DCW 2022

Speaker submissions for the 2022 edition of Digital Construction Week (DCW) are now...

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Construction witnesses weak finish to 2021

Entering 2022, there’s considerable room for improvement. Whilst Q.4 of the year is...

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Dismay over progress of culture change in the built...

The third annual report from the Industry Safety Steering Group (ISSG) since it was...

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UKGBC criticises any plans to cut the ECO

The UK Green Building Council has expressed concern over reports that HM Treasury is...

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Property valuation set for major reform

A major review calls for stronger oversight and stricter rules governing property...

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Skills shortage challenges curbing UK home...

A skills shortage in four key jobs - coupled with three key sector challenges - have...

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