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Hush: Maximising acoustic insulation in floating floors

Publish date: Mon, 24 February 2025

Hush Acoustics offers acoustic insulation solutions for all types of floating floors to help create quieter, more comfortable homes and acoustically superior non-domestic buildings.The postHush:...

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PAS 2080 Can Empower NHS Professionals To Take Lead On Decarbonisation

Publish date: Mon, 24 February 2025

Achieving the NHS’s aim of becoming the world’s first fully net zero carbon national health service by 2045 will rely upon thousands of NHS professionals in diverse settings and roles, including...

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Think tank calls for flexible zoning reforms to planning system

Publish date: Mon, 24 February 2025

The government will struggle to fulfil its home building and growth ambitions unless it introduces flexible zoning and removes discretion from the planning system, according to a think tank.

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Procurement Act 2023 comes into effect today

Publish date: Mon, 24 February 2025

The Procurement Act 2023 comes into effect today, making changes to the process in an effort to streamline the process.The postProcurement Act 2023 comes into effect todayappeared first onPlanning,...

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Aldi to Pump £67m into Store Upgrades in 2025

Publish date: Mon, 24 February 2025

Aldi is set to invest £67 million into upgrading its existing stores in 2025, aiming to enhance the shopping experience for customers across the UK. The supermarket chain, which has already poured...

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Proctor Air® brings benefits of modern technology to traditional Scottish roofs

Publish date: Mon, 24 February 2025

An architect’s home near Dundee is seeing the benefits of its new roof underlay – even though the reroofing hasn’t finished yet. Neil Simpson, a Partner at Wellwood Leslie Architects, is...

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Europe’s largest cloud and AI data centre gets approved

Publish date: Mon, 24 February 2025

DC01UK’s planning application for a new state-of-the-art data centre has recently been approved by Hertsmere Borough Council’s planning committee. The new facility has been given the green light...

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Top Tips to Make the Most of EPDs

Publish date: Mon, 24 February 2025

ROOF TILE manufacturer Marley is sharing its top tips for making the most of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). The ability to consider product merits, based on whole life cycle environmental...

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Rygor Plant has been appointed by Mecalac UK

Publish date: Mon, 24 February 2025

Rygor Plant has been appointed by Mecalac UK as its new official dealer in the south east. According to the compact construction equipment manufacturer the strategic partnership will enhance the...

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Road adoption bonds skyrocket in seven years

Publish date: Mon, 24 February 2025

According to research, the cost of financial guarantees sought by local authorities from homebuilders to ensure the construction of a road has risen by 700 per cent in the past seven years.

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Shaking up the kitchen with Keller’s Timeless Charm’s reverse shaker door

Publish date: Mon, 24 February 2025

With Keller, the popularity of the Shaker door continues apace. Traditionally used in country-style kitchens, the door style is equally at home in contemporary kitchens today. And for an even more...

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Charity arm of Churchill Living partners with Hourglass to promote safer ageing in the UK

Publish date: Mon, 24 February 2025

The charity arm of national housing operator Churchill Living has announced a major new long-term […]The postCharity arm of Churchill Living partners with Hourglass to promote safer ageing in the...

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The Procurement Act – what you need to know

Publish date: Mon, 24 February 2025

Kuldip Dhanoya is partner and head of public procurement at national law firm TLT The Procurement Act 2023 takes effect in the UK (with limited application to Scotland) from today (24 February),...

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Apprenticeship changes require focused strategy to achieve aims says Actis

Publish date: Mon, 24 February 2025

Insulation specialist Actis has welcomed a move to remove academic restrictions preventing young people from pursuing careers in construction and the shortening of the length of an apprenticeship -...

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Blocksbrokers review: Elevating trading knowledge and execution for the benelux market

Publish date: Mon, 24 February 2025

This Blocksbrokers review delves into how Blocksbrokers enhances trading knowledge and execution, making it a preferred choice for traders looking for reliability and expertise. The trading industry...

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Construction kicks off on landmark NSW BESS

New England Solar Project Manager, Sarah Donnan, Energy Vault CEO and Chair, Robert Piconi, and ACEN Australia Head of Construction and Engineering, Tim Greenaway. Image: ACEN Australia.New South...

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Fed Gov improving Qld roads and rail crossings

Image: 孤飞的鹤/stock.adobe.comQueensland’s roads and rail crossings are set to receive important safety upgrades, with more than 50 projects across the state to share in almost $29 million in...

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IAQ appoints new CEO

Image: AI Lab/stock.adobe.comThe Infrastructure Association of Queensland (IAQ) has appointed a new CEO, following an extensive and competitive selection process.  IAQ Chair, Jon Frew, welcomed...

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Renewed road safety focus for VIC

​​Thompsons Road And Berwick-Cranbourne Road Intersection Upgrade Image: engage.vic.gov.auThe Federal and Victorian governments have invested $41.75 million to upgrade the intersection of...

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Managing Green Roofs Can Be Easier with These 8 Maintenance Strategies

Publish date: Thu, 20 February 2025

Green roofs offer environmental and aesthetic benefits, but they require proper maintenance to thrive. Fortunately, with a few key practices, upkeep can be simplified while ensuring the...

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Fast Guard Expands Security for Disaster Recovery Sites

Publish date: Sun, 23 February 2025

Fast Guard Service announces the expansion of its 24/7 security solutions for event venues, data centers, and cannabis dispensaries, providing specialized protection against theft, cyber threats, and...

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One in every 42 homes in Britain ‘is now valued at £1 million-plus’

Publish date: Mon, 24 February 2025

The number of million pound homes in London has reached a record high, according to calculations by Savills.

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Seven regional groups of social landlords join forces to call for funding overhaul

Publish date: Mon, 24 February 2025

Joint spending review submission from groups representing 75 housing associations and councils call for consolidation of funding pots and reclassification of housing investment as infrastructure spend

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London property millionaire numbers hit record high as city living regains appeal

Publish date: Mon, 24 February 2025

Half of the capital’s £1 million plus homes are concentrated in just three boroughs

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Republic Companies & T.F. Ehrhart Announce Strategic Merger

Publish date: Mon, 24 February 2025

Republic Companies, a leading HVAC and electrical distributor with 108 years of industry experience, and T.F. Ehrhart, a premier HVAC distributor with a 73-year legacy, are pleased to announce their...

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Victoria puts housing heat on wealthy inner councils

Publish date: Mon, 24 February 2025

The Victorian Government has put the heat on local councils in wealthy or inner suburban areas, saying that councils will lose their planning powers if they do not contribute their fair share of new...

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SRL: A world first

Isolde Piet, the first female TBM pilot in the world, will be leading the first all-female TBM team on a large Victorian project. Image: Victorian Government.A tunnel boring machine (TBM) team unique...

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Additional funding for QLD road and rail crossings

Image courtesy of the Queensland Government.The Federal Government has set aside an additional $29 million in funding for road and rail crossing projects across Queensland. Under the funding, 50 high...

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NSW Unlocks Housing in 171 town centres and stations

Publish date: Sun, 23 February 2025

More housing is set to be delivered nearby town centres and stations across New South Wales as the government in that state seeks to deliver 112,000 low and medium rise homes over five years.

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IMETCO & BIMsmith Launch New BIM Tools for Architects

Publish date: Sun, 23 February 2025

IMETCO, a leading manufacturer of premier metal products for the building envelope, has announced a partnership with BIMsmith, the leading product research platform for building professionals, for...

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