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

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Graham lands £36m build to rent scheme in Sheffield

GRAHAM has won a £36m contract to develop a new build to rent scheme in Sheffield, by Panacea Property Development.

Pagabo launches bid race for £1.1bn demolition framework

The tender documents are now live for Pagabo’s £1.1bn Demolition and Land Preparation Framework, which is set to go live in February 2022.

Green light for £36m NHS eye hospital in Sunderland

Plans to create a new state-of-the-art £36m eye hospital in Sunderland have been given the go-ahead by Sunderland City Council.

Public sector invited to new Public Buildings Framework webinar

LHC London and South East will host a free webinar on 16 November, 10-11am about their latest Public Buildings Construction and Infrastructure Framework.

Removing risk for project-based businesses: What role does email play?

Mail Manager, the email management solution by Arup, discusses the role email plays in removing risk for project-based businesses.

Hunt begins for design team for £1bn Oxford Innovation District

Oxford University Development has launched an international design competition to find a masterplan team for its £1bn Innovation District.

Roofing and cladding shortages major area of concern, reports NFRC

Roofing and cladding skills shortages are a ‘ticking time bomb’, with reports showing that 77% of contractors reported labour shortages in Q3 2021, warns the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC).

Go-ahead for affordable Pontllanfraith housing scheme

Planning permission has been granted for Chartist Garden Village housing development in Pontllanfraith, bringing affordable and sustainable housing to the area.

Green light for £135m Wigan shopping centre redevelopment

Cityheart and BCEGI have been given the green light for the £135m redevelopment of the Galleries Shopping Centre in Wigan town centre.

How to modernise your document management

Email overload and data loss are major problems impacting businesses. Mail Manager, the email management solution by Arup, discusses how to modernise your document management.

Barhale to deliver £10m East London pumping station upgrade

Thames Water has selected Barhale to deliver a £10m upgrade at the Folkestone Road pumping station in East Ham, London.

New compulsory purchase guide to inform property owners

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published a new guide to inform property owners and occupiers of the compulsory purchase order (CPO).

United Living acquires telecoms infrastructure business

United Living has acquired telecoms infrastructure business, Great British Communications Limited (GBC) to expand further within telecoms and 5G.

How to integrate email into document management

Mail Manager, the solution developed by Arup, explores how to integrate email into document management.

Construction remains strong despite price inflation and labour crisis

Supply chain disruptions, material price inflation and a shortage of skilled labour are key areas of concern in Q3 2021, according to RICS latest survey.

Bids open for £1bn Edinburgh BioQuarter project

Edinburgh BioQuarter has opened bids for a private sector partner for a £1bn transformation project to expand the sites research buildings and homes.

Work commences on Oxford University’s Life and Mind Building

Legal & General, alongside Oxford University and Wates, announced that construction has commenced on the ‘Life and Mind Building’, as part of a £4bn partnership.

Construction growth picks up despite widespread supply shortages

UK construction growth remained much softer in October than the 24-year high seen in June, as businesses report widespread supply constraints and rapidly increasing purchase prices.

Landsec buys major stake in Manchester’s Media City

Landsec has acquired a majority stake in Media City, the digital media tech hub in Salford, Greater Manchester.

Diversity & inclusivity at the heart of RICS new conduct standards

The global professional body for chartered surveyors, RICS has set new standards of conduct, which include changes to encourage diversity and ensure a fair and inclusive profession.

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