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No excuse for poorly ventilated buildings

One of the government’s top scientific advisors has called for a concerted...

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Training academy to upskill local people ready for work...

A new training academy established by HS2’s construction partner for the West...

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Estates get innovative heat pump in trailblazing scheme...

Works to install a highly innovative water-source heating system, which will warm 95...

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Shortlist announced in search for design partner for...

A total of five firms have been shortlisted to go forward to the next stage in a high...

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ALL ABOARD FOR HAGER

A combination of Hager’s product solution functionality and style, as well as a...

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The Waterside Nottingham

Client: Monk EstatesArchitects: Leonard Design ArchitectsMain Contractor: JA Ball...

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Knauf continue to improve sustainability credentials...

As part of its ongoing sustainability efforts, Knauf UK & Ireland is making the move...

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New funding to support thousands of new homes and...

Communities across England will be transformed with new schools, health services and...

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Timber import patterns shifted rapidly to meet high...

Demand for timber and panel products during the summer months of 2021 was at record...

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CIBSE to provide new guidance for large heat pump...

The UK has set a legally binding target to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions...

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Calls for scrapping of VAT on refurbs

TV personality and architect George Clarke has urged the government to help power...

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BAM to create net-zero pathfinder school to shape...

The Department for Education has appointed leading school contractor BAM to create a...

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Building Back Britain Commission releases first report

Some of the leading figures in UK housing have advised ministers that a “radical...

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Output growth picks up but widespread supply shortages...

October data indicated that business activity gained speed across the UK construction...

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Construction works remain strong despite on-going...

Supply chain disruption, material price inflation and a shortage of skilled labour...

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