Three-year Bromley planning slog ends in success for Goldstein Heather

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

The Architects’ JournalThree-year Bromley planning slog ends in success for Goldstein HeatherArchitect Goldstein Heather has finally won approval for a three-storey apartment building in south-east...

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UK built environment sector outpaces all other sectors

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

A new report by NLA has revealed that the UK built environment makes up 24% of the nation’s total Gross Value Added (GVA).The postUK built environment sector outpaces all other sectorsappeared...

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US firms confirm billions in UK data centre investment

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

Two major US companies have unveiled plans to invest billions of pounds into UK data centre infrastructure during a state visit by US president Donald Trump. Microsoft has committed $30bn (£23.5bn)...

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Training studio unveiled to help inspire next generation of installer tradespeople

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

A new training studio to help inspire the next generation of plumbers, air conditioning engineers and medical gas technicians has been unveiled by one of the UK’s leading copper pipe suppliers....

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New range of concrete facing bricks launched by Brett Landscaping & Building Products

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

Brett Landscaping & Building Products has launched a new range of concrete facing bricks.The postNew range of concrete facing bricks launched by Brett Landscaping & Building Productsappeared first...

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New track for Northlander passenger rail service complete

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

NORTH BAY — A milestone has been reached for Northlander passenger rail service to northern Ontario with the completion of the North Bay Rail Bypass. According to a release from the provincial...

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New global scaffolding body launched to align standards

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

A new industry association has been launched to represent the scaffolding and access sector on the global stage. The International Access and Scaffolding Association (IASA) was formally established...

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Turnover and profit up at Barratt Redrow in first post-merger results

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

But building defects push up total provision to £1.4bn, casting shadow on strong performance

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11 projects vie for top CCPPP 2025 national award honours

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

TORONTO — Eleven projects, ranging from a community-connecting highway to world-class hospitals, are vying for top honours at the 2025 National Awards for Innovation and Excellence in P3s, the...

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Optimism high for AI in construction but skills shortages hold back adoption

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

Artificial intelligence presents the construction industry with both enormous potential and pressing challenges, according to a global report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.The...

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Alfanar investment in Teesside to boost jobs in engineering and infrastructure

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

A Saudi Arabian firm has committed to build a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility on Teesside that could reshape not just regional supply of green fuels but also the civil engineering sector...

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Peel Ports commits £100 million to expand UK steel logistics network

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

Peel Ports Group is investing £100 million to expand its steel and metals multimodal infrastructure in a move that could reshape supply chains for UK construction and civil engineering. The...

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Galliford Try doubles profit as sector ‘rebalance’ reaps rewards

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

Galliford Try has more than doubled its profit after a long-term “rebalance” at the firm has started to take effect. Galliford Try chief executive Bill Hocking told Construction News he was...

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Scouts Turn Hovercraft Rubber into Fire Safety Tools

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

Youth-led project combines recycling, innovation, and community safety On the Isle of Wight, a group of Explorer Scouts has shown how creativity and sustainability can come together in practical...

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National Grid and Emerald AI test flexible data centre power model

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

National Grid and Emerald AI are launching a real-time trial to prove that artificial intelligence-powered data centres can adjust their energy usage dynamically to relieve pressure on the UK’s...

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RPS lands £1.2m solar panel deal with ForHousing

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

RPS Group has secured a £1.2 million contract to install solar panels on 252 homes managed by ForHousing, a major social housing provider in the North West. The work prioritises less...

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Splendour Woven Twice With BNW Developments

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

From Crafting Value to Building Legacies – The BNW Developments Saga, Narrated by Ankur Aggarwal and Vivek Anand OberoiThe postSplendour Woven Twice With BNW Developmentsappeared first...

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Could 600 new homes be in store for Surrey? The government hopes so

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

SURREY. B.C. — A new proposal in Surrey could bring almost 600 new homes and shelter spaces to the community through three new BC Housing-funded developments. The provincial government, BC Housing...

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Schools Urged to Step Up Climate Action

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

Government deadline looms for school climate plans As the new academic year begins, schools in England face mounting pressure to accelerate climate action. The Department for Education (DfE) has set...

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Eastern Ontario long-term care homes announced and completed

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

OTTAWA — As Ottawa celebrates the completion of a long-term care home, Peterborough, Prescott and Lancaster are marking the beginning of construction of their own projects, which are helping...

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Retrofit occupant education must take priority say BSRIA

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

The BSRIA has released new research findings that most construction professionals are not prioritising retrofit occupant education.The postRetrofit occupant education must take priority, say...

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Building Resilient and Sustainable Industries Through Welding Innovations

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

Image source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-welding-metal-bars-2381463/ Welding innovations are shaping industries by combining sustainability with strength.  These advancements are helping to...

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Can Private Partnerships Help Bridge America’s $3.7 Trillion Infrastructure Gap?

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

America needs $9.1 trillion to bring its infrastructure to good repair over the next decade. Current spending trajectories will deliver $5.4 trillion, leaving a $3.7 trillion gap between what’s...

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Sales of new build homes in London collapse to disastrous all time low

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

The capital is expected to deliver 440,000 of the government’s 1.5 million new homes target by 2030

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Click Scolmore Launches the Elucian Single Width Single Phase Energy Meter

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

Click Scolmore has added a new Single Width, Single Phase Energy Meter to its growing Elucian consumer units and protective devices range, designed to deliver precise energy measurement in a compact,...

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OPINION - Londons rough sleeping crisis is far more than just a housing issue

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

Thecold snapof autumn is already here. As Chief Executive of the homelessness charity St Mungo’s, this always reminds me of the first outreach shift I ever did.

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AIM wall cavity barrier under zero compression

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

AIM – Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing has demonstrated that its Wall Cavity Barrier (Red Edition) provides effective fire performance without compression in masonry construction. The new zero...

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Ovia adds a new adjustable version to its Inceptor Milli downlight family

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

Inceptor Milli Adjustable is a compact yet powerful addition to Ovia’s growing Milli family of fire-rated domestic downlights. Designed with the same innovation, fire-rated safety and ease of...

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Is this court ruling the ticket to getting paid quickly?

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

Alex Delin is a construction partner at law firm Irwin Mitchell A recent decision from the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) in VMA Services Ltd v Project One London Ltd [2025] EWHC 1815 offers...

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CBRE on Policy Address 2025 – Northern Metropolis & I&T Development

Publish date: Wed, 17 September 2025

CBRE welcomes the 2025 Hong Kong Policy Address which was announced today (17 September 2025). Regarding Northern Metropolis Development, and I&T Development, Marcos Chan, Head of Research, CBRE Hong...

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