UK nuclear waste site set for major upgrade as Graham secures £49.6M deal

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

Graham Construction has secured a £49.6 million contract to deliver a critical phase of infrastructure works at the United Kingdom’s Low Level Waste Repository (LLWR) near Drigg, Cumbria.The...

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Garador announces new GRP side hinged garage door

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

Garador has announced the launch of a new GRP side hinged garage door . These new doors offer a solution for homes requiring all the advantages of a side hinged garage door with the added benefits of...

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How the offshore wind sector can avoid a decommissioning crisis

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

The UK’s offshore wind sector has expanded rapidly, driven by climate goals and government incentives. Yet, while installation dominates headlines, the conversation around decommissioning remains...

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Charfield secures £39.5m boost to rejoin the National Rail Network

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

Charfield will see its own railway station built for the first time in over five decades, after receiving £39.5 million in funding from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority. The project,...

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Construction in the UK falls at steepest pace this year

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

UK construction activity declined sharply in July, marking the fastest rate of contraction so far this year. Weighed down by high interest rates and a subdued commercial property market, the...

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Garden village dream for thousands of new homes near M5 threatened

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

… its entire stretch. Whilstresidential constructionwill span several decades, … Housing Infrastructure Fund toconstructit. That funding, … of local sporting clubs.Constructionhas commenced...

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BESIX Watpac secures Adelaide Airport expansion contract    

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

Australian construction company BESIX Watpac has secured the contract for the next stage of Adelaide Airport’s infrastructure development, referred to as Project Flight.

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Scottish housing association says that system for accessing home adaptations is “too complex”

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

Thousands of Scottish people are living in homes unsuitable for their needs and the system […]The postScottish housing association says that system for accessing home adaptations is “too...

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Reagan Commercial Capital Highlights Early Underwriting Model for Time-Sensitive Commercial Real Estate Deals

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

Firm describes process for providing indicative terms within 48 hours and expedited closings for select bridge, multifamily, and construction loans. FL, UNITED STATES, August 18,...

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Re Form by Bulent Unal Wins Iron A’ Design Award in Street Furniture Design Category

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

Re Form Modular Urban Furniture System Crafted from Durable Concrete Recognized for Its Adaptability and Social Engagement COMO, CO, ITALY, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — The A’ Design...

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Re Form by Bulent Unal Wins Iron A Design Award in Street Furniture Design Category

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

Modular Urban Furniture System Crafted from Durable Concrete Recognized for Its Adaptability and Social Engagement COMO, CO, ITALY, August 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The A'...

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RICS collaborates with Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership to advance sustainable built and natural environment

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) announces a new project with The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) which will align CISL’s sustainability...

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Seventh HBF women in construction programme launched

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

The latest HBF women in construction programme is ready to launch in November, with the highest levels of employer support seen since its inception in 2023.The postSeventh HBF women in construction...

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Texas Construction Defect Center Urges a Owner of a New Custom Home in Houston with Significant Construction Defects and an Unresponsive Homebuilder to Call for Possible Assistance…

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Texas Construction Defect Center says, "We have been assisting homeowners resolve construction defects nationwide for two...

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Officials fast-track new building code to address major safety hazard: Were responsible for the well-being of our citizens

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

San Francisco is closing an important loophole in its policies that require all new buildings to run off electricity only — slashing the city's reliance on dirty energies. All renovated and...

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Boosting inclusion for neurodiverse staff could unlock project success report finds

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

Neurodivergent staff could help construction businesses become more successful if the right steps are taken to make workplaces more inclusive, new research has found. Research by the Association for...

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Urgent review of pressure boosting systems needed to prevent pipe bursts in buildings

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

Facilities managers, local authorities and building engineers are being advised to review the resilience of their water pressure boosting systems to avoid the potential danger of major pipe bursts...

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Institute for Northern Housing Innovation allows students to ‘dig deeper’ into solving the crisis

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

A new university research institute looking at the development of affordable housing design and construction methods for northern Ontario sees its success dependent largely in how it connects with...

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More SDF money on the way: Over $2.8M for Durham workers

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

PICKERING — The Ontario government recently announced it is investing more than $2.8 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream for workers in Durham Region. Five...

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Lindsay Construction wins awards for Julius Boulevard development

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

HALIFAX – Lindsay Construction’s Julius Boulevard net-zero industrial development  project in Halifax has been recognized with two industry awards by the Tilt-Up Concrete Association. The...

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Tariffs as a driver in the evolution of alternative building materials

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

It is natural that over time, there are evolutionary or what might be termed organic changes in the materials going into construction projects. Some shifts derive from an understandable desire to...

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Carhartt launches Occupational Work Boot range

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

American workwear company Carhartt has introduced its Greenfields Rugged Flex O2 Occupational Work Boot range, designed to improve safety and ...The postCarhartt launches Occupational Work Boot...

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McAleer & Rushe starts £43m retirement living project in Kew

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

McAleer & Rushe has broken ground on a £42.7m luxury retirement development for Elysian Residences in Kew, south-west London. The contractor is delivering the main contract for The Watermark, a...

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Ontario spending $75M to train more students for in-demand construction jobs

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

WHITBY, ONT. — Up to 7,800 students at colleges, universities and Indigenous institutes across Ontario will receive training for in-demand jobs in construction and urban planning thanks to a...

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Ontario approves new density height increases near 120 Toronto transit stations

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

TORONTO — The Ontario government has approved a plan for density and height increases near 120 transit stations across Toronto. These amendments to Toronto’s official plan allow for greater...

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Breedon acquires Tor Multimix

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

Breedon, the construction materials group, has expanded its south west operations with the acquisition of Somerset-based Tor Multimix. Founded in Glastonbury in 2004, Tor Multimix, a family-run...

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Turner & Townsend appointed for Western Sydney hospital

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

Health Infrastructure has appointed Turner & Townsend for project management services on the construction of Rouse Hill Hospital, New South Wales (NSW).The postTurner & Townsend appointed for Western...

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Kitchen Guard Expands to Florida with New Tampa-Lakeland Location Led by Local Entrepreneur Samir Mouttaki

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

Local brings vital fire safety services to Central Florida helping restaurants and commercial kitchens stay compliant, protected, and open for business TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES,...

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Victoria’s largest multi-family housing project breaks ground

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

VICTORIA – Starlight Investments has broken ground on the first phase of development for Harris Green Village, which will deliver 526 new rental suites to downtown Victoria. Phase one will start...

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North London park not suitable for 3-day Indian festival with up to 4000 people say residents

Publish date: Mon, 18 August 2025

Residents fear the noise will ‘force them to leave their homes’ during the festivities

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