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Improving Britain’s broken roads with infrastructure technology

Neil Thompson, chair of the IET’s Built Environment Panel, explains the role infrastructure technology can play in helping to fix high streets and roads that have been dug up (and re-dug up) across UK towns and cities.
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HS2 launches new construction apprenticeship for college graduates and career changers

HS2 has launched a new construction apprenticeship, set to commence on July 12. 24 brand-new apprenticeship positions will be available.
Travelers hurry at Piccadilly Station in Manchester, UK. More than 18 million passengers used the station in 2012.

Manchester and London leaders join forces in call for Manchester Piccadilly...

A proposed overground station is a cheap and shortsighted alternative to the original Manchester Piccadilly underground station planned, say local leaders Manchester and London leaders...
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Cambridge’s new rail station to create 4000 homes

Cambridge’s new £200m rail station is set to create 27,000 jobs and 4,000 new homes by 2031.
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New £85.7m HMP & YOI Stirling facility reaches completion

The Scottish Prison Service has opened its doors to the new £85.7m HMP & YOI Stirling facility for women in Scotland.
Read more about how Collins Construction is driving efficient tendering, planning and project management with Elecosoft Powerproject

Collins Construction leverages Powerproject to drive planning and project management efficiency

Leading refurbishment and fit-out company Collins Construction is driving efficient and waste-conscious tendering, planning and project management with the appointment of a principal planning manager with extensive Elecosoft Powerproject experience.
An African-American warehouse worker is using a mobile phone at work with a big smile on her face, representing why a diversity strategy is needed

How can construction leaders create a diversity strategy that works?

Senior employee experience consultant at WorkBuzz Ian Barrow considers how a stronger diversity strategy can help improve the representation of women, BAME and LGBTQ+ identities in construction.
Cottage style houses hover in mid air in black background. Real estate business, home loan concept. 3D rendering illustration, to represent falling annual house price growth

Annual house price growth regresses in May according to Nationwide HPI

Nationwide's House Price Index for May shows annual house price growth slipping back to -3.4% after April's -2.7% bump.
Re-flow Traffex 2023

Re-flow returns to Traffex 2023 to showcase latest innovations

Re-flow is returning to Traffex 2023 on the 6 - 7th June at NEC Birmingham to showcase exciting new innovations, support sessions and more!
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Sir Robert McAlpine make senior construction appointments 

The construction company, Sir Robert McAlpine, has made two senior construction appointments, welcoming back former employees.
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Team4UA embark on 3D printing construction initiative to build schools in...

In the midst of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, Team4UA are building new schools via 3D printing construction in Ukraine.
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Reusing infrastructure project data to harness AI and machine learning

Information is critical to the successful implementation of technologies like AI and machine learning, yet all too often infrastructure project data is not being reused. Claire Rutkowski of Bentley Systems takes a look.
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Access ConQuest estimating software provides essential cost transparency to M Lambe

Access ConQuest helped Midlands-based civil engineering company M Lambe save money and time with their easy-to-use estimating software.
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UoM reveals profit motives behind council estate demolition

According to new research from The University of Manchester, council estate demolition is driven by profit rather than the need to provide affordable housing.
Buntingford First School

UK’s first net zero school tops out

Buntingford First School is scheduled to open in 2023 and will be one of the first net zero school’s – in both embodied and operational carbon – in the UK.

QB Technology to deliver modular apartments in Essex

QB Technology has secured funding to deliver 22 modular apartments in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. The one, two and three bedroom apartments will be delivered using precision-engineered volumetric modules.
Dark Doorway of Fire, representing the risks of not observing fire door safety and compliance

How to ensure fire door safety and compliance in buildings

Unsure about how to ensure fire door safety and compliance in your building? Certitek's introductory guide has everything you need 
Santuary Buildings

Willmott Dixon lands DfE’s Sanctuary Buildings HQ refurbishment

Willmott Dixon Interiors win contract to refurbish Grade II listed Sanctuary Buildings in London, home to the DfE.
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Regulator’s report reveals financial pressures in the social housing sector

The Regulator of Social Housing Sector has released findings from their latest quarterly survey, which assesses the financial well-being of registered providers.

Actis launches new sustainable loft insulation product

Insulation specialist Actis has launched Actis Eolis HC - a new loft insulation product that will help to install insulation twice as quickly as traditional alternatives.
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T&T appointments to head up natural resources department

Turner & Townsend have made several senior leadership appointments in its natural resources team to head up the company's clean energy and decarbonisation strategy.
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How is energy efficiency regulation in construction changing?

Bluebeam explores how new energy efficiency regulations such as MEES are changing the way landlords and owners are approaching their buildings.
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BNP Paribas introduce new sustainability framework to achieve ESG objectives

BNP Paribas has introduced a new sustainability framework solution. It provides a detailed service to help clients achieve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives.
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Galliford Try to deliver net zero carbon school in Leicester

Galliford Try has signed a contract with the Department of Education to deliver a new net zero carbon school in Leicester.
More than 40 bespoke wooden panels reclaimed from company sites were slotted together in a bench to mark Pride Month

Mace unveils new sustainable sculpture to celebrate Pride Month

More than 40 bespoke wooden panels reclaimed from company sites were slotted together in a bench at Mace's London headquarters to mark the beginning of Pride Month.
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ICE launches consultation on government infrastructure prioritisation

The consultation on government infrastructure prioritisation seeks insight from policymakers and stakeholders following on from the Enabling Better Infrastructure programme.