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Actis’ revolutionary new reflective insulation is fast, clean and efficient

Actis introduces Eolis HC, a two-in-one reflective insulation for construction. With quick installation, thermal bridging prevention, and sustainable features, Eolis HC is transforming the industry.
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UK Construction Week Birmingham unveils diverse hub programme

UK Construction Week has unveiled the details of its upcoming Hub programme in Birmingham.
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Taylormade Landscape Contractors: Re-flow field management software review

In this article, Re-flow explores how Taylormade Landscape Contractors improved their streamlining processes, saved time, and achieved greater oversight of their operational processes with Re-flow field management software.
Delta Junction - Water Orton Viaducts

HS2’s Delta Junction project hits milestone with Water Orton Viaduct

HS2 has completed the first of 32 piers for the Water Orton Viaduct as part of the Delta Junction project.
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Kier appointed to deliver 900-place net zero school in Bournemouth

The Department for Education (DfE) has appointed Kier to deliver the redevelopment of a net zero school in Bournemouth.
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NG Bailey secures over £150m worth of engineering contracts

NG Bailey has confirmed a series of engineering contracts worth over £150m, secured in the last quarter.
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Over 1 in 3 families set to face higher winter energy...

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has raised concerns over a new report by the Resolution Foundation, which reveals that one in three households will face higher winter energy bills.
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CIOB calls for a rethink of government loan-based energy schemes

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called for a new loan-based energy scheme to improve efficiency for UK homeowners.
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7 ways Imerso’s construction software can supercharge your projects

In this article, find out the seven ways that Imerso's construction software can instantly improve control over projects, prevent costly rework and delays, and keep your teams on the same page.
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England’s green belt could unlock 73.7m new homes

England’s green belt could facilitate the construction of over 73.7m new build plots, according to research from Woods Hardwick.
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Re-flow field management review by BV Communications

This article explores how BV Communications adopted Re-flow's field management software to improve teamwork, streamline communication, and bolster digital transformation.
Everton Stadium

Work resumes at Everton Stadium following worker’s death

Construction at Everton Stadium has resumed following the death of worker Michael Jones last week.
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Build costs continue to rise, according to the Southern Construction Framework

Build costs continue to rise despite a drop in material prices, according to a recent report from the Southern Construction Framework.
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Third Caledonian Modular school ordered to close over structural safety concerns

Buckton Fields Primary School in Northampton is the third school constructed by Caledonian Modular that has been ordered to close this week over structural safety concerns.
Rockwool SoundPro guide

ROCKWOOL ® launches new SoundPro Guide

The new ROCKWOOL ® SoundPro comprehensive guide for specifying acoustic solutions for the residential and education sector has been launched.
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Reducing embodied carbon in building products for a sustainable future

As one of the key topics of debate around sustainability and climate change, embodied carbon is something we must all understand better. Vincent Matthews, head of UK marketing for SFS, explains.
UK school - Haygrove School

Second school built by Caledonian Modular shut down

A second modular-built school by the now defunct Caledonian Modular building firm, Caledonian Modular, has been forced to close.
Bontnewydd Community Campus

Caulmert chosen to oversee net-zero school in Wales

Caulmert has been chosen to oversee the construction of a new net-zero school in North Wales and will reuse materials from the previous site to enhance sustainability.
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Report reveals £625m annual investment in home accessibility could create up...

A new report from the Centre for Ageing Better and Demos has revealed that spending £625m a year to improve heating, safety, and home accessibility could create 100,000 new jobs and generate a £10bn annual economic boost.
Workers make strapping reinforcement for pouring concrete. Construction of a new residential building against the backdrop of a beautiful sunset sky.

Premier Guarantee gears up for InSite: Building safety and standards with...

Premier Guarantee will once again host expert speakers, such as Leon Livermore, to discuss the key issues facing the construction industry this year.
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See the benefits of construction software with Bluebeam’s ROI calculator

Explore why Bluebeam is the construction software provider of choice for over 2 million AEC professionals worldwide with Bluebeam's ROI calculator.
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South East leads the way in planning permission-ready properties

The South East of England has the highest proportion of planning permission-ready properties, according to research by development specialists, Searchland.
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Stay ahead of 2023’s challenges with the Imerso Construction Playbook

Imerso outlines the 6 best tactics to succeed against the challenges facing the industry in the 2023 Construction Playbook
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Rye, Winchelsea & District Memorial Hospital achieves first net-zero hospital status

The Rye, Winchelsea & District Memorial Hospital in East Sussex has been confirmed as the UK’s first carbon-neutral community hospital.
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Safety concerns lead to closure of £29m modular-built school

Pupils and teaching staff at modular-built Sir Frederick Gibberd College have been told that the school will close with immediate effect following an investigation by the Department of Education, which identified structural irregularities.
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Turner & Townsend to deliver Dublin MetroLink programme

Turner & Townsend has been chosen to deliver the Dublin Metrolink programme - Ireland’s first metro railway.