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Heritage and listed buildings: Window retrofit checklist

Selectaglaze offers a handy window retrofit checklist to make retrofitting heritage or listed building projects easier.

NatWest SME growth tracker shows promise in construction

The NatWest SME growth tracker has shown a promising future for construction for small and medium enterprises.

RIBA Stirling prize 2024 awarded to Elizabeth Line

London's Elizabeth Line, by Grimshaw, Maynard, Equation and Atkins, has won the RIBA Stirling prize 2024 after being shortlisted in July

Government commits £68m to unlock brownfield sites

The UK Government has announced that they will commit £68m to unlock brownfield sites across 54 local authorities.

Arup study raises concerns about sustainability in Manchester development

A study by Arup has shown that sustainability in Manchester is a 'particular concern' and may be a shortcoming.

New CIS report shows NI housing crisis not slowing

A new CIS report has shown that Northern Ireland housebuilding has slowed throughout 2024 with "infrastructure bottlenecks" the cause.

[VIDEO] World’s largest crane lifts final ring at Hinkley Point C

The final steel liner ring for Hinkley Point C has been lifted by Big Carl, the world's largest crane at 250m tall.

Construction industry reacts to new industrial strategy

Yesterday the new industrial strategy was announced with no mention of construction. Today, industry experts share their opinion.

Plans submitted for large new town in East London

Plans have been submitted for a new town in East London, along the Thames bank, and backed by the London mayor, Sadiq Khan.

New government industrial strategy launches- with no mention of construction

A new government industrial strategy has been launched alongside a new advisory council in time for the international investment summit.

Kognitive joins Sterling DCS’ Implementer Programme to drive innovation and sustainability

Sterling DCS has announced the addition of Kognitive to the Implementer Programme, a partner scheme designed to deliver customised, sustainable construction technology.

Engineering services alliance welcomes retentions reporting legislation

ActuateUK, the engineering services alliance, has praised the introduction of cash retentions reporting legislation.

Government warned they will miss housing targets by a third

Research has shown that the government is likely to miss housing targets by 95,000 per year, or one third, at current pace.

Industry reacts to 0.4% fall in ONS construction output stats

The ONS released their construction output statistics last month, and industry experts have given their reactions to the stats.

New SFS brochure demonstrates adaptability and versatility of Isoweld®

The new Isoweld® brochure from SFS highlights how the field fixing system needs 50% fewer fixings for thermal insulation compared with traditional applications.

Met Office launches local authority climate service to aid planning

The Met Office has launched a new climate data service to help local authorities with construction planning.

New report reveals the hardest areas to receive approved house planning permission

GB Concrete and Pump have analysed data to find the toughest areas in the UK to receive approved house planning permission.

Vistry’s costings error slices £1bn off company value

Housebuilding group Vistry has issued a profit warning after a costings error was revealed in the company's southern division.

Decision on Lower Thames Crossing delayed to 2025

The decision on the Lower Thames Crossing has been delayed for the third time, and will not be made until 23 May 2025.

How to resolve the complexities of conveyancing process delays

The UK holds the title of being the slowest country for selling residential property, according to new research by Home Sale Pack, but new technology offers many advantages to speeding up the conveyancing process.

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