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Upholding excellence: The Architects Code of Conduct & Practice

Hugh Simpson, chief executive and registrar of the Architects Registration Board, discusses the revision of the Architects Code of Conduct & Practice to ensure it continues to hold the profession to the highest standards of integrity.

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SFS – Fastening solutions in the building envelope

SFS is a global market leader for mechanical fastening systems and precision formed components for the building envelope.

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TK Elevator will deliver HS2 station lifts and escalators framework

HS2 Ltd will award framework to build around 300 state-of-the-art lifts and escalators for the four major new stations as part of HS2 to TK Elevator.

Keepmoat Homes to redevelop brownfield site into affordable housing

Keepmoat Homes have proposed to redevelop a brownfield site into a housing development of 140 new affordable homes.

Tilbury Douglas will build £28m A&E Department at Arrowe Park Hospital

Leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fitout company Tilbury Douglas will lead construction of the new £28m Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department at Arrowe Park Hospital, on behalf of Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

What can planning departments do to prepare for Biodiversity Net Gains?

Paul Beaney, Customer Success Director at DEF Software, discusses Biodiversity Net Gain and the impact on local authorities in regards to planning applications, with a focus on legislation, what action planning departments need to take as well as challenges such as how biodiversity can be measured and enforced.

November construction output reaches largest growth since March

November construction output increased by 3.5%, reaching the largest monthly rise since March 2021, and the highest construction output since September 2019, as demand for work increases and supply chain pressures ease.

Tackling supply chain challenges with contingency planning

Supply chain challenges are here to stay, but contingency planning is what will make projects successful, says Phil Smith, Associate Director, Rund.

10 issues that will affect construction supply chains in 2022

Supply chain risk management specialist CHAS highlights 10 issues that will affect construction supply chains in 2022.

Tilbury Douglas completes £20m Red Kite View in Leeds

Tilbury Douglas has finished construction of the £20m mental health inpatient unit, Red Kite View, for Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

£6.5m Fowlea Brook flood defence scheme to mitigate flooding in Stoke

The Environment Agency is starting work on a £6.5m flood defence scheme, to reduce the risk of flooding for 350 properties in Stoke-On-Trent.

AmeySRM start construction on £23m A533 bridge work

AmeySRM have started construction on the National Highways £23m A533 bridge work, which will provide a new road bridge over the M56 in Cheshire.

Construction underway on phase two of Airview Park

Construction has officially started on phase two of Airview Park, after planning permission was granted by Newcastle City Council for a new multi-million-pound office development.

Five teams shortlisted for the University of Oxford design competition

Five teams selected to compete in the second stage of the University of Oxford design competition to oversee its world-leading £1 billion, 190-hectare mixed-use Innovation District at Begbroke, to the north of Oxford.

Keepmoat Homes to build 420 residential homes at Westwood Park

Keepmoat homes has completed the purchase of Westwood Park, in Glenrothes, to build 420 residential homes.

HS2 archaeologists uncover Roman trading settlement

HS2 archaeologists have uncovered a wealthy Roman trading settlement near a village in South Northamptonshire.

Winvic contracted to build two industrial warehouses for Clowes Developments

Leading contractor Winvic Construction Ltd specialising in design and delivery of multi-sector construction and civil engineering projects has won a contract to construct industrial warehouses for NFU Mutual.

Meeting housing demand report calls for gov to act on housing crisis

The Lords Built Environment Committee has published its Meeting housing demand report and calls on the Government to act on planning, SMEs and housing for the elderly to address the housing crisis.

How effective is the New Homes Quality Board’s new Quality Code?

Rob Clay-Parker, director at developer support services provider Consult 44 and expert in new builds, takes a closer look at the New Homes Quality Board’s new Quality Code.

Sika expands E-Learning platform to improve trade skills

Sika has expanded its E-Learning platform, which will include on-demand webinars, aimed at giving customers greater insights into a range of practices and products in the waterproofing, roofing and concrete refurbishment sector.

RECOM to deliver new £5m Shree Swaminarayan Temple

RECOM has awarded a new £5m Hindu temple in Oldham for the internal fit-out after completing the external shell and core of the landmark building.

What challenges does the demolition industry face in 2022?

Ben Griffiths, operations director of the Rye Group, talks about the current state/challenges of the demolition industry and what it should expect in 2022.

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