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New BCU net zero facility opens for sustainable homes

A new BCU net zero facility has opened, upskilling students in sustainability for the new homes target. Learn more about the facility here.

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BSI fire safety standard update incoming

RICS 2024 sustainability report finds commitment to green building practices ‘lacking’

Number of women in construction declines

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How MTD for income tax will reshape the construction industry

Pauline Green, of Intuit Quickbooks UK, explains how Making Tax Digital can benefit the construction sector.
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Climate leaders call for process overhaul in COP29 open letter

A group of scientists and advocates have sent an open letter during COP29 calling for reform. Read more about the contents here.
Planning & Construction News

Construction output increased in Q3 2024 by 0.8%

The ONS has published statistics for construction output in Q3 2024. Learn more about what the industry thinks here.
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Britain’s public infrastructure renewal requires a new mechanism for leveraging private investment

As the Government has promised a boost to public infrastructure, Craig Elder and Paul Hill of Browne Jacobson discuss the changes needed to make this promise a reality.
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NBS sustainability report finds less than 50% of projects are sustainable

The latest NBS sustainability report shows concerns with the number of projects achieving goals. Read more about the report here.
Planning & Construction News

NPPF changes do not go far enough

Proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework include some welcome ambitions but do not go far enough, writes Matt Mahony, policy and public affairs manager at the Construction Industry Council.
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APS mental health campaign sends message to Government

The APS mental health campaign has launched and is travelling the UK. Read their message to governments here.
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GRAHAM appointed to £10m primary school modernisation project

GRAHAM have been appointed to undergo a primary school modernisation project in Edinburgh. Learn more about the project here.
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Construction firm fined £160,000 after upturned telehandler fatality

Merchant Homes Partnership Limited have been handed a £160,000 fine after an upturned telehandler fatality. Read more about the incident here.
Planning & Construction News

Number of empty homes rises to 998,784

Government data has further indicated a housing crisis as the number of empty homes has risen. Learn more about the issue and its effects here.
MMC News

€5m funding to Construct Innovate for housing research

Ireland’s Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, in cooperation with the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment, has secured and awarded €5m to Construct Innovate’s research to support affordable, better quality, safer and more sustainable housing
Energy News

Why we need to accelerate electrification for decarbonisation and growth

The UK government must increase expenditure to accelerate electrification supply or risk losing out on global net zero economic opportunity, argues Yselkla Farmer, CEO of BEAMA.
Health & Safety News

Asbestos still putting workers at risk, say High Speed Training

A new report has highlighted that asbestos still poses a large risk, with insufficient training around it. Read more about the research here.
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SNIPEF warns of increasing challenges for plumbing and heating profession

SNIPEF has warned that the plumbing and heating sector is still facing large challenges. Learn more about the report here.
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Green building organisations release report for unlocking decarbonisation funds

An alliance of green building organisations has released a report detailing how to unlock decarbonisation funds. Learn more here.
HR & Skills News

Natwest retrofit skills programme shows strong skills demand

The Natwest-group has released stats showing that retrofit is increasing in demand after a year of their retrofit programme training individuals.
Projects

Over half of HS2’s concrete in West Midlands poured

Over half of HS2's concrete in the West Midlands has been poured. Read more about the milestone and project update here.
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DfT research paper highlights benefits of digital twins

The Department for Transport has published a digital twins research paper, highlighting economic benefits. Read more about the findings here.

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