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United Infrastructure to acquire John Wood Group

United Infrastructure will add to its power portfolio with the acquisition of UK transmission and distribution engineering business of John Wood Group.

New Homes England strategy announced

Latest ONS figures see construction output fall by 0.3%

[VIDEO] Local planning inspector recruitment to begin in earnest in new year

Nearly 100% recycled brick now available for retail at B&Q

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AI in the built environment: The future will not wait

Small and global firms pay price for inaction on AI adoption – while mid-size companies reap the rewards, writes Maryrose Lyons, founder of the AI Institute.
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UKGBC report shows focus on resilience in the built environment

The UK Green Building Council's (UKGBC) new report shows the industry is increasingly focused on resilience in the built environment.
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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust creates smart estate with digital twin

Indoor mapping is playing a central role in the modernisation of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust’s estates and facilities department.
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FMB builder contract templates updated in wake of changed building standards

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) builder contract templates have been updated to reflect updated building standards.
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The Aarhus Convention in the UK: A frustrating hurdle or a necessary protector?

Ben Standing, partner in planning and environment at Browne Jacobson, explores the benefits and challenges of the Aarhus Convention in the UK.
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Work moves forward on HS2’s longest green tunnel

After the road has been re-aligned, work can continue on what will be HS2's longest green tunnel, the Greatworth tunnel.
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The all-seeing eye: Big Data’s strategic edge in UK T&D projects

Big Data analysis enables project teams to move from reactive problem-solving toward proactive risk prevention, writes Shubham Kadam of Burns & McDonnell.
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Firms urged to be aware of upcoming asbestos regulation consultation

Clarke Willmott has released a statement urging construction firms to keep up with the upcoming HSE asbestos regulation consultation.
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Majority of grey belt developments to be built on undeveloped green belt land

New research from the CPRE countryside charity has found that most grey belt developments are actually taking up untouched green belt land.
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Young people to be encouraged into construction through government skill opportunities

Government skill opportunities have been announced to encourage young people not in education, employment, or training, into construction jobs.
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Accelerating the UK’s AI readiness

In October, the Connected Places Catapult hosted a roundtable event at the House of Lords, chaired by Lord Timothy Clement-Jones CBE, to discuss how the UK can realise its ambitions to be a world leader in AI innovation.
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UK mayoral funding package announced for homes and high streets

A new UK mayoral funding package is being allocated to six regions which are having new mayors instated to direct the funds.
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Continued government construction skills support needed, says report

A new House of Commons committee report has examined the effectiveness of government construction skills support in tackling the skills crisis.
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South Korean research fellows join Birmingham City University to accelerate smart city development

Three early career researchers from South Korea are joining academics from Birmingham City University to drive next-generation urban innovation
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Collaboration, teamwork and 4D model construction

Major construction projects are getting harder to deliver. Programmes are more compressed, scopes are larger and more complex, the risk profile is harsher and clients expect fewer surprises. In that reality, how teams plan and work together becomes decisive, writes James Bowles.
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CIBSE ‘Building Performance Reimagined – What’s Next?’ conference explores policy insights and practical strategies

CIBSE’s recent conference, ‘Building Performance Reimagined – What’s Next?’, brought together senior engineers, architects, innovators and policymakers at the Royal Society in London to explore the evolving challenges and opportunities within building performance.
Projects

Lower Thames Crossing seeking one TBM for both tunnels

The JV in charge of the Lower Thames Crossing is now seeking one large TBM to dig both north and southbound tunnels.
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Homes England partnership milestone reached with EMCCA

The 10th Homes England partnership has been agreed with the EMCCA, allowing Homes England to better work with leaders in the East Midlands.
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Spotlight on schedule: Delivering data centre construction at pace

The AI data centre rush is raising alarm over the construction supply chain’s ability to cope, writes Leon Wright of Turner & Townsend.
Planning & Construction News

Construction material costs the single largest threat to the industry

A survey from SafeSite Facilities has found that most firms rate construction material costs as the biggest issue they face currently.
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Bylor JV served new Hinkley Point fire enforcement

The Office for Nuclear Regulation has served a Hinkley Point fire enforcement, adding to the pile of issues the development has faced.

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