Appeal: Council drops opposition to large logistics hub

Outline permission has been granted for 46,605 square metres of logistics and storage space near Chelmsford, with concerns about flooding, highway safety and location being dismissed.

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Charnwood adopts local plan

Charnwood Borough Council has adopted its local plan, which aims to facilitate the delivery of 1,111 homes across the borough each year.

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eu.bac co-signs the Copenhagen Commitment

Publish date: Tue, 04 November 2025

eu.bac is proud to support the Copenhagen Commitment. Representing the European manufacturers in the home and building automation sector, we’re joining the pledge to accelerate the delivery of...

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How a lack of data standardization is holding AI back in construction

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

A contech executive advocates for “active governance” and says that clean, structured data should be as nonnegotiable as safety on any build.

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Ontario building and expanding 16 teaching clinics

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

TORONTO — Approximately $8 million is being invested by the Ontario government to support planning for 16 new and expanded primary care teaching clinics across the province. Each teaching clinic...

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Important amendments to Ontario’s Construction Act now in effect

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

New amendments to Ontario’s Construction Act (OCA) took immediate effect on Jan. 1 through Bill 216 (Building Ontario for You Act, 2024) and refined by Bill 60 (Fighting Delays and Building...

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Procore acquires vertical AI firm

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

The purchase of Datagrid gives the contech giant a host of new agents for contractors and integration into additional ERP and cloud systems.

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A visit to SPATEX 2026 will transform your projects

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

SPATEX 2026 – the BIG anniversary edition promises to be unmissable. Adding water to any project can be transformative – and this show is bursting with ideas and the latest innovations. From...

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£15bn Warm Homes Plan to include low- and zero-interest loans for solar PV

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

Following two years of development, the government has unveiled its £15 billion Warm Homes Plan, aimed at reducing energy bills and upgrading millions of UK homes with low-carbon technologies and...

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MHCA executives to serve on premier’s business and job subcommittees

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

WINNIPEG – Manitoba Heavy Construction Association (MHCA) president and CEO Chris Lorenc and VP Felicia Wiltshire have been named to Premier Wab Kinew’s new Business and Job Council...

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HBF report shows widening gap in UK home ownership

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

UK home ownership is facing ever increasing challenges according to a new HBF report, including affordability gaps and high deposit needs.The postHBF report shows widening gap in UK home...

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Project update: Where is the $6B Surrey Langley SkyTrain project at?

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

Construction crews are making significant progress on the $6-billion Surrey Langley SkyTrain project that will extend the Expo Line approximately 16 kilometres, primarily along the Fraser Highway....

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Fresh into the future: how modern refrigeration is evolving

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

Refrigerators no longer sit quietly in the background. In modern homes, the kitchen is a social space, a design feature, and a…The postFresh into the future: how modern refrigeration is...

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Building Visibility: Why Construction Signs and Banners from HFE Signs Matter on Every Site

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

In today’s construction industry, visibility is more than branding — it’s compliance, safety, and reputation rolled into one. From first groundworks to final handover, the right construction...

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Industry welcomes Warm Homes Plan promise of £15bn for sustainable solutions

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

The ‘Warm Homes Plan’ will deliver £15bn of public investment, roll out upgrades to up to 5 million homes that could save them hundreds on energy bills and help to lift up to a million families...

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Homes England announces more details of new ‘portfolio’ funding stream under £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

Initial portfolio bids expected to deliver between 300 and 500 homes, says agency

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ASWS executes complex fenestration contracts as The Harrison achieves energy targets

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

As an acknowledged industry expert in the repair and replacement of steel, timber and other fenestration types, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) was awarded four separate prestigious packages,...

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Longbow Venues Shortlisted in Prestigious 2026 Publican Awards – The Only Derbyshire Business Recognised for Second Year Running

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

Derbyshire-based Longbow Venues is proud to announce that it has once again been shortlisted in the 2026 Publican Awards, the UK hospitality industry’s most respected and competitive awards...

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Eurobrick’s technical expertise delivers precision finish for McDonald’s Buxton

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

Eurobrick Systems recently supplied its X-Clad cladding system together with specially sourced stone slips for a new McDonald’s restaurant in Buxton, working closely with long-term client A.E.P....

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The unifying power of SterlingOSB Zero

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

As the annual SterlingOSB Zero/RIBAJ competition celebrated its 10th anniversary, the 2025 competition entitled Powers of Ten, challenged architects to explore the principles of scale. Entrants were...

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Grange Farm Development receives Secured by Design Gold

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

One of South Harrow’s most notorious housing estates is undergoing a major regeneration.The postGrange Farm Development receives Secured by Design Goldappeared first onPlanning, Building &...

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Social housing sector welcomes ‘clarity’ and ‘certainty’ of Warm Homes Plan

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

Plan includes £5bn for low-income households and a new Warm Homes Agency with “critical role for place-based delivery”

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Bell Let’s Talk 2026: Taking a moment for a different kind of ‘toolbox talk’

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

TORONTO – Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day, Canada’s national day for conversations about mental health awareness. This year’s theme is taking a moment for mental health....

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NFPA Report Reveals Disconnect Between Organizational & Workforce Priorities

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

Skilled workers look to technology amid workforce shortages and codes & standards rollbacks The National Fire Protection Association released its annual “State of the Skilled Trades” report,...

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$5.1B Net-Zero Woodfibre LNG Hits 60% Completion Mark with Arrival of Massive Pretreatment Modules

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

Construction on the $5.1 billion Woodfibre LNG export facility in British Columbia has reached a major turning point, with the project now nearing the 60% completion mark. Woodfibre Management, the...

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Palladino’s

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

Palladino’s Steak & Seafood Bronx-born restaurateur Joseph Palladino has returned home with the highly anticipated opening of Palladino’s Steak & Seafood. Located on the north and west balconies...

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30 more suppliers join Data Yard

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

Data Yard, the industry data pool established by BMF and NMBS, has had another 30 suppliers sign up to share their product data on the platform.  The latest suppliers include Etex Building...

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Severe UK Water Shortage by 2050

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

The NHBC Foundation has released a major new publication, the Water Compendium, which brings together international research and expert insight into water efficiency and water reuse in residential...

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Heating industry reacts to Warm Homes Plan

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

The UK plumbing and heating industry has reacted to the government’s £15bn Warm Homes Plan, which was launched on 21 JanuaryThe postHeating industry reacts to Warm Homes Planappeared first...

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Parliament Reconsiders Licensing Amid Industry Pressure

Publish date: Wed, 21 January 2026

The conversation around builder licensing has resurfaced with new weight, and the implications for the UK construction sector are significant. The recent Westminster Hall debate, led by Mark Garnier...

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