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Darlington Economic Campus to expand with £118m government hub investment

The GPA has applied to Darlington Borough Council to build a four-story government hub, backing the growth of the Darlington Economic Campus.

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NatWest Group pledges £5bn to boost UK social housing sector

NatWest Group has unveiled a £5bn lending plan designed to provide support for the UK social housing sector amidst economic pressures.

BCIS forecasts building costs increasing by 15% over next five years

The latest five year building forecast from Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) predicts that both building costs and tender prices will increase.

Extreme weather events underline the need to futureproof housing

With the recent COP28 taking centre stage and scientists concluding that 2023 has been the hottest year on record, the need to futureproof housing becomes an increasingly vital component in the fight against the effects of climate change.

AtkinsRéalis wins Projet Mauricie engineering and design services contract 

Projet Mauricie is Quebec-based proposed renewable energy initiative that would be one of the largest clean hydrogen projects in Canada.

Government halts construction of 38,000 homes over second staircase delay

According to recent figures, at least 38,000 new homes in London have been halted due to the government's failure to clarify the second staircase fire safety regulation.

Modular specialist Beattie Passive files administration notice

The company behind the "UK’s first certified Passivhaus build system", Beattie Passive, has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.

E.ON engineering jobs to be offered to STEM Returners

E.ON has teamed up with STEM Returners to offer engineering jobs to people returning to work after a career break.

Why modular construction in the commercial sector stacks up

With the recent focus on the modular construction industry, Richard Hipkiss, development director of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA), considers why the outlook in mature commercial markets is on a different trajectory.

Communities powered by waste: Turning landfill waste into energy assets

Dan Nienhauser, CEO of Stellar3, explores the need for innovative landfill waste management and energy generation solutions in response to urban waste challenges.

Greg Bentley to transition to executive chair at Bentley Systems

As Bentley Systems celebrates its 40th anniversary, Greg Bentley will transition to the executive chair role, with COO Nicholas Cumins promoted to CEO.

World’s largest luffing tower crane used by Marr at Northwich site

Two of the world's largest luffing tower crane will be in use at the Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant near Northwich, Cheshire.

RTPI and Scottish Government launch new Digital Skills Portal

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Scottish Government have launched the Digital Skills Portal to improve the confidence of digital skills amongst planners.

Heritage ‘Retrofit Toolkit’ launched by City of London Corporation

Launched at an event at the Merchant Taylor's Great Hall, the Retrofit Toolkit aims to enable heritage buildings to be brought up to modern energy efficiency standards.

Trade skills shortage ‘widespread’ whilst high-tech roles soar

Widespread labour shortages in Europe's construction and engineering industries have seen a particular shortage in trade skills, whereas there are more opportunities for high-tech roles.

UKPN and Barhale to build micro-tunnel for HS2 Euston line

UK Power Networks has partnered with Barhale to build a micro-tunnel under the Grand Union Canal in West London for the HS2 Euston line.

Considering embodied carbon of buildings to enhance sustainable design

Johanna Pirinen, SVP of Sustainability at Stora Enso, explores why shifting the focus to the embodied carbon of buildings is vital in helping the construction industry to decarbonise and make more sustainable design choices.

Largest affordable Passivhaus housing scheme completed in North West

Greenhaus brings 96 highly sustainable, affordable Passivhaus homes to Chapel Street in Salford - it is the largest Passivhaus Classic Certified development in the North West.

[VIDEO] Behind-the-scenes video of M25 orbital bridge demolition released

Tru7 Group has released footage of the M25 orbital bridge demolition, which reopened eight hours ahead of schedule.

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NHBC is the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new homes, covering 70-80% of the new homes built in the UK each year.

Managing contractor and supply chain risk

In support of NHBC’s purpose to raise standards in house building Charlie Ash, sector lead – housing associations, joined a panel at the Social Housing Annual Conference in November to discuss approaches to managing contractor and supply chain risk in the wake of economic uncertainty.

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