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Orbit receives ISO14001:2015 certification

Social housing provider Orbit has received ISO14001:2015 certification by the British Standards Institute for its environmental management system.

Refit and refurbishment framework from Pagabo seeking suppliers

Pagabo has issued a prior information notice (PIN) for its latest £1bn construction framework – the second generation of its Refit and Refurbishment framework.

How to keep your home safe with visible deterrents that meet police preferred specification

As part of National Home Security Month 2022, Kenny McHugh, national manager for Secured by Design, the police preferred specification, looks at some simple steps that everyone can take to keep their home safe.

ICW Group launches ICW Showcase Awards to celebrate excellence in construction

ICW Group has launched the ICW Showcase Awards, which will identify and reward excellence in the construction sector.

Older Persons Independent Living scheme in Sheffield appoints Tilbury Douglas as preferred bidder

Sheffield Council has appointed Tilbury Douglas to develop the final design and cost for its older persons independent living scheme on the Newstead site.

House prices fall in September as cost of living crisis and recession looms

The September Halifax House Price Index showed that house prices experienced a slight fall in September, marking the second marginal decrease over the past three months.

Special projects division launched by Red Construction

A new special projects division has been revealed by Red Construction, aimed at delivering construction services on building projects valued from £100k to £7m.

What amendments to the Construction Act could improve the industry?

There is no doubt that Construction Act has revolutionised the Construction and Civil Engineering Industries. Having spent almost 25 years dealing with disputes involving the Construction Act, Jonathan Nugent explores further improvements to the Construction Act.

£26.8m UKAEA R&D building contract secured by Kier

Kier will build a new four-story office building with research and development facilities and a new carpark as part of the UKAEA R&D building contract.

Construction output bounces back in September despite low business predictions

UK construction output showed an unexpected improvement in September, following two months of falling output. However, outlook has dimmed as survey reveals weakest trend for new orders since recovery began in 2020.

Beattie Passive’s Passivhaus affordable and homeless housing projects in Wales win two industry awards

Two affordable and homeless housing projects in Wales from Beattie Passive have won industry awards for social value delivered and building performance.

PLATFORM_ Sheffield tops out and completes first show apartment

PLATFORM_ Sheffield, a 335-apartment build-to-rent development, has celebrated topping out and the completion of the first show apartment.

Construction benchmarking report: Over £1bn in social value delivered by UK industry

The second annual social value benchmarking report has revealed that over £1bn of economic, social and environmental improvements were made by the UK construction industry last year.

Homeless housing in Kidderminster given the green light

Plans for homeless housing in Kidderminster have been approved by Wyre Forest District Council, providing a more cost-effective solution to temporary accommodation for the homeless.

Salford-based housing project adopts Passivhaus design standard

A new Salford-based housing project by Seddon has adapted to Passivhaus design standards to create fuel efficient and affordable housing in light of Salford being named an 'energy crisis hotspot' by Grassroots organisation.

Winvic to deliver four sustainable industrial facilities for PLP in Milton Keynes

Winvic has been appointed by the developer to deliver the first four sustainable industrial facilities for PLP at their South Caldecotte site in Milton Keynes.

Affordable homes in Bolton at Horwich Golf Club gain planning permission

Northstone’s plans for a 208 home energy efficient development, including 71 affordable homes in Bolton at the Horwich Golf Club site, have been approved by Bolton Council.

Is modular housing the solution to the housing crisis?

Modular housing could be the solution to the housing crisis, delivering houses 50% faster and half emissions in the process , Make UK Modular has claimed.

Land & Water awarded Thames water river restoration project framework contract

The Thames water river restoration project will re-establish the river’s resilience and fish habitats through multiple improvements of the waterways.

What will carbon neutral targets mean for planners and the construction industry?

Carbon neutral targets are likely to cause challenges for local authorities and add pressure to planning & building control departments.

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