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Architects’ confidence remains strong

In April 2021 the overall RIBA Future Trends Workload Index fell by 5 points to a...

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Bumper month for construction contract awards as value...

In April 2021, contract awards increased by 58% compared to March to £9.1bn. This...

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National Fire Chiefs Council calls for consistency in...

As National Sprinkler Week gets under way, fire chiefs will be highlighting how...

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Offices left empty by COVID-19 could result in...

New analysis by the Local Government Association found that more than 16,000...

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Railway station design competition winner revealed

Edinburgh-based architectural practice, 7N Architects, has won a competition to shape...

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New home registrations continue strong recovery reports...

New build home registrations were up 10% in Q1 2021 compared to the same period in...

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SUSTAINABLE CURTAIN WALL DRIVES FAÇADE DESIGN FOR NEW...

The selection of a sustainable façade system from architectural aluminium ...

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Bostik UK maximises sustainability with move to 100%...

Bostik UK has taken a significant step in its ongoing commitment to responsible...

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Covid, climate change and sleeping frogs

A more diverse profession is essential to help us build resilience against future...

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Strong increase in construction output

UK construction companies signalled a strong increase in output volumes during...

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Construction’s net zero carbon business champions...

Champions from across the UK’s construction industry have come together today to...

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Bluesky 3D building models strengthen BIM workflows for...

Design studio Buttress is using 3D building models from Bluesky to create...

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Northstowe project leads the way for construction of...

Industry experts from the architecture, construction and education industry have...

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RIBA and Architects Declare launch open call for...

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and Architects Declare have launched...

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Sika UK aapoints new General Manager

Global building product manufacturer, Sika, has appointed Tom Forsyth as General...

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