Jefferson County P&Z Narrowly Approves Eureka Townhome Development

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

From Leader Publications: The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of a townhome development called Rockwood Meadows to be built near the intersection of Hwy. 109...

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Affordability challenge locks out 1.5 million potential homeowners – HBF

The affordability gap is locking out 1.5 million potential homeowners from the housing market, according to the latest research from the Home Builders Federation.READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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News in brief: PEDW update | Livingston homes | Whitehaven scheme approved

A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 20 January 2026

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Opinion: Heritage policy doesn’t block development – weak professional judgement does

Officers with the ‘confidence to apply the planning balance pragmatically’ are necessary to avoid heritage-related hold-ups

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Opinion: Blaming objectors for systemic delays ignores the reality of the planning process

George Turner responds to a comment by Steve Reed, the housing secretary.

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40% affordable housing for new towns an ‘aspiration’ says minister

Housing and planning minister Matthew Pennycook has said that it is an ‘aspiration’ to deliver 40 per cent affordable housing in new towns.

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eu.bac at Sustainable Places 2025

Publish date: Mon, 13 October 2025

From 8-10 October, eu.bac was in Milan for the Sustainable Places 2025, the leading European conference on sustainability in the built environment. As part of the conference, Gusts Kossovičs...

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eu.bac at the International Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Exhibition (C&R 25)

Publish date: Fri, 21 November 2025

eu.bac was in Madrid from 19-20 November 2025 for the International Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Exhibition (C&R 25). At eu.bac’s stand, our Managing Director, Gusts Kossovičs, met with...

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Plans submitted to rebuild Shepherds Bush school and 300 homes

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

London Square and Phoenix Academy Trust to construct a pair of residential blocks on the site

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Digital Construction Sites Powered by Connected Equipment

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

The concept of a connected jobsite revolves around a unified digital ecosystem where every asset contributes real-time data to a centralized management hub, ensuring seamless coordination across...

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Sustainable Construction Machinery for Low Emission Sites

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

Reducing the carbon footprint of the building sector requires a total reimagining of engine technology and energy consumption, leading to the rise of specialized machinery that balances power with...

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Smart Construction Equipment Driving Jobsite Productivity

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

The integration of intelligent systems within heavy machinery is fundamentally altering how infrastructure is built, focusing on the synergy between automated controls and data-driven insights to...

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Texas contractor wins first phase of $473M infrastructure project

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

El Paso-based Jordan Foster Construction will work on a 3.3-mile stretch of U.S. 90 from I-410 to Loop 1604 in San Antonio to start the job.

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CMHC says housing starts totalled 259028 in 2025 up 5.6 per cent from 2024

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says housing starts in 2025 rose 5.6 per cent compared with 2024, boosted by new rental housing construction. The national housing agency says starts...

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Social housing regulator considers striking small housing association off the register

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

The Regulator of Social Housing’s enforcement actions comes after Pivotal failed to resolve “serious regulatory concerns”.

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Hong Kong officials want to expand oversight of building maintenance after deadly fire

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

HONG KONG — Hong Kong officials have proposed expanding oversight of building maintenance projects and stronger fire safety steps after a blaze in November killed at least 161 people and displaced...

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Codi Group releases notice for £400m Welsh housing framework

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

Wales’ largest housing association plans to deliver more than 4,500 homes over the next five years

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‘If you cannot give me cash to build more homes give me land’ Northern Ireland’s Lyons issues plea to fellow ministers

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

Lyons says he is looking at ‘innovative measures’ to boost delivery and pledges to increase starts this year

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Exploring the team approach in greater detail

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

To ensure discussions are most productive, it is highly important the team is selected properly and that each member has a defined and appropriate role to play. There would be obvious problems if it...

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Housing Ombudsman opens consultation on role in social tenant access to information requirements

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

Watchdog tasked with investigating tenant complaints when scheme comes into force from October 2026

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Metal Price Volatility Squeezes Projects Amid Data Center Boom

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

Mounting Cost Pressures Entering 2026 Construction firms entered 2026 under mounting cost pressure as tariffs, energy costs, and record data center demand keep key metal prices elevated, even after...

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WZMH to ‘ELEVATE’ Royal Canadian Legion branch in Bala with residential build

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

As many Royal Canadian Legions (RCL) in Canada struggle to keep their doors open, a branch in a community in Ontario’s Muskoka region is reinventing itself through an ambitious project to develop a...

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Another timber offsite housing factory set to close

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

A loss-making Midlands offsite timber frame factory is to close after its owner GreenSquareAccord (GSA) failed to find a buyer for the operation.The postAnother timber offsite housing factory set to...

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10 Tips for Handling Transporting Driving Tropical Greenheart Piles Piles on Marine Projects

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

Tropical greenheart piles are widely used in marine and waterfront construction because they offer exceptional density, strength, and natural resistance to biological attack in harsh environments....

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£20m given to support Ukrainian infrastructure repair

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

In the first anniversary of its 100 Year Partnership, the UK has given £20m to put towards Ukrainian infrastructure repair.The post£20m given to support Ukrainian infrastructure repairappeared...

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Titan America Keystone Acquisition Spans Mid-Atlantic Reach

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

Titan America has signed an agreement to complete the Titan America Keystone acquisition, taking ownership of Pennsylvania-based Keystone Cement Company from the Fortaleza, Uniland and Tritadura...

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Marshalls provides trading update for 2025

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

Manufacturer Marshalls had provided their trading update for the year ended 31 December 2025. Landscaping Products’ revenue was £266 million which is a reduction of one per cent compared to 2024....

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‘Elephant in the room’: Are watermain breaks on tap at upcoming Calgary confab?

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

The annual Calgary Partnering With Industry Showcase (PWIS) is taking place Thursday (Jan. 22). This event brings together public sector project owners and local industry to share ideas and build...

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Go ahead for Wilkinson Eyre’s £142m extension of historic St Andrew’s college

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

Plans include covering the courtyard of college’s category A-listed main building with a glass roof

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Milestone achieved: Alliance development agreement signed for UHNBC Acute Care Tower project

Publish date: Tue, 20 January 2026

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – The University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) Acute Care Tower project reached an important milestone recently with the signing of the Alliance Development...

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