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Construction site in Oslo, Norway, as the UK-Norway green partnership is due to be signed this year

New UK-Norway green partnership to bring growth to both economies

A UK-Norway green partnership is to be signed this spring to bring growth and jobs to both countries, as well as improve green infrastructure.
The Henry construction administrators are claiming back £10m

Henry construction administrators seeking to claim back £10m

The Henry construction administrators are taking legal action to claim back £10m that was paid to a director shortly before the company fell.
Facilities managers are unfamiliar with the Building Safety Act, causing danger in their buildings

Most facilities managers unfamiliar with the Building Safety Act

A report has been released highlighting that most facilities managers are dangerously unfamiliar with the updated Building Safety Act.
The BCIS infrastructure forecast predicts growth for both output and cost

Five-year BCIS infrastructure forecast predicts rising costs

The latest BCIS infrastructure forecast has been released, predicting rising costs and tenders for civil engineers.
Electrician wearing protective gloves and helmet is preparing cables and equipment inside his van, getting ready for an installation job, representing the need for EPLI

How EPLI can shield your construction business amid 2025 employment law...

Curious about how Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) can safeguard your construction business as UK employment law is updated? Read more here.
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital

The golden thread of information on a hospital construction project

How the Golden Thread of Information connected multiple stakeholders on the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital project.
The 2025 Davidson prize will try to innovate placemaking for homebuilding

New 2025 Davidson Prize brief drives toward 1.5m home target

A brief has been released for the Davidson Prize 2025, prioritising placemaking for the 1.5m housebuilding target.
Re-flow examins the new rules around English highways and how to ensure compliance in your roadwork operations

Get on top of new highways compliance laws and avoid unnecessary...

Re-flow examins the new rules around English highways and how to ensure compliance in your roadwork operations.
The Grenfell tower, the site that sparked the Phase 2 report that sparked the new RIBA building safety recommendations

New RIBA building safety recommendations shared in wake of Grenfell report

New RIBA building safety recommendations have been published in a full response to the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report.
Dagenham, where a tower fire took place post-Grenfell, and a source of tension as Crest Nicholson fire remediation costs are calculated

Crest Nicholson fire remediation to cost £250m

A Crest Nicholson fire remediation statement has been announced, with a delay to their financial results for 2024.
Smart city with 3d rendering robot with development city

Nemetschek Group unveils AI Assistant integration into ALLPLAN and Archicad

The Nemetschek Group has debuted multiple AI advancements, including the integration of the AI Assistant, the Group's first AI-agent-based technology, into ALLPLAN and Archicad by Graphisoft.
The revised NPPF will have large effects on the housebuilding industry. Lawrence Turner discusses how

The revised NPPF: Its impact on planning and development

Lawrence Turner, director at Boyer, discusses his predictions for the coming year in the wake of the revised NPPF.
The HAA support Older People's Housing recommendations

Older people’s housing recommendations supported by HAA

The Housing and Ageing Alliance have published an open letter, urging the government to implement older people's housing recommendations.
The ECITB Workforce Census highlights issues in the industry

New ECITB Workforce Census shows struggle in hiring skilled staff

The latest ECITB Workforce Census shows that the skills shortage is affecting hiring in the engineering construction industry.
Eglinton Place is a high-density BTR residential scheme at Dublin's gateway- but the complex project was no problem for BIMx and Archicad

Designing complex buildings with digital tools

Eglinton Place is a high-density build-to-rent residential scheme at the gateway to Dublin, situated on a busy corner site in the popular suburb of Donnybrook Village.
Digitalising your fire door inspections ensures increased efficiency and compliance- guaranteeing peace of mind for your company and clients

[VIDEO] Why it’s time to digitalise your door inspections

Digitalising your fire door inspections ensures increased efficiency and compliance- guaranteeing peace of mind for your company and clients.
The Mast Quays tower block, including the orange cladding that will need replacing

Mast Quays tower block given second chance with design changes

The Mast Quays tower block has been allowed to remain standing, pending compliance with conditions imposed by the council.
Housing association resident compensation for heat network interruption will not be approved, say Ofgem

Housing association resident compensation for heat networks not approved

Ofgem have stated that housing association resident compensation for heat network interruptions has not been approved.
The Supervisory Board unanimously appointed Usman Shuja to the Nemetschek Group's Executive Board, effective on January 1 2025

Usman Shuja joins Nemetschek Group’s Executive Board

The Supervisory Board unanimously appointed Usman Shuja to the Nemetschek Group's Executive Board, effective on January 1 2025.
PCA and BTS are hosting a joint webinar on damp and mould and its dangers

PCA and BTS team up to deliver webinar on damp and...

The PCA and the BTS will co-host an online webinar for professionals concerning damp and mould, and their effects on health
The NHS decarbonisation framework will upgrade existing buildings and new ones alike

Willmott Dixon wins place on NHS decarbonisation framework

The NHS decarbonisation framework has appointed Willmott Dixon as a supplier for various projects across England and Wales.
As energy efficiency and sustainability become ever more pressing targets, what lies in store for the UK construction industry in 2025? Industry experts share their thoughts

2025 reflections and predictions: Construction industry professionals discuss the year ahead

As energy efficiency and sustainability become ever more pressing targets, what lies in store for the UK construction industry in 2025? Industry experts share their thoughts.
Greater Manchester-based UAP Ltd, a leading manufacturer of door and window hardware, is proud to celebrate 25 years as a member of SBD

UAP celebrates 25 Years with Secured by Design

Greater Manchester-based UAP Ltd, a leading manufacturer of door and window hardware, is proud to celebrate 25 years as a member of Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative.
Eleven European authorities have given licensing and approval for JCB's hydrogen combustion engine (HCE) for use in commercial machines

[VIDEO] ‘World first’ hydrogen combustion engine from JCB approved for commercial...

Eleven authorities across Europe have given licensing and approval for JCB's hydrogen combustion engine (HCE), currently in development, to be used in commercial machines.
The UK artificial intelligence plan will attempt to boost AI industry across the country

PM lays out new UK Artificial Intelligence plan

The prime minister has laid out the new UK artificial intelligence plan, intending it to boost the country's industry in the coming years.
The CMA housebuilder investigation has not yet brought enough evidence to make a decision

CMA housebuilder investigation extended as conclusion not yet reached

The CMA housebuilder investigation has been extended to March, as the evidence gathered so far is not enough to make an informed decision.