Independent testing ‘essential’ to bridging retrofit confidence gap BSRIA warns

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

Heating and Ventilation NewsIndependent testing ‘essential’ to bridging retrofit confidence gap, BSRIA warnsA new study by the Building Services Research and Intelligence Association (BSRIA) has...

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Kooltech Gains MCS ASHP Design Certification

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

MCS Design Certified and an Oftec Registered Renewable Heating Business, accreditations underscores Kooltech’s commitment to providing their customers with the highest levels of support around air...

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UK Allocates £1.5bn to Upgrade Military Housing Conditions

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has announced a £1.5 billion funding boost to improve housing conditions for armed forces personnel and their families. This new investment, part of the...

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UK Government Fast-Tracks £5bn Reservoir Projects Amid Water Crisis

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

The UK government has taken direct control of two large reservoir projects to speed up their development in response to mounting water supply concerns. Declared Nationally Significant Infrastructure...

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Cumberland Council seeks up to eight firms for £210m capital works framework

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

Cumberland Council has launched a four-year capital works framework worth up to £210m including VAT for building and civil engineering projects across the county. The local authority intends to...

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The construction payment process is broken. Here’s how to fix it

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

Construction payment infrastructure is hopelessly outdated – but the momentum is shifting, writes Mateo Zimmerman of Cemex VenturesThe postThe construction payment process is broken. Here’s how...

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Implenia gets contract for work on Nordmainische S-Bahn section in Frankfurt

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

Implenia has received a contract worth over €200m ($226.9m) for the construction of a section of the Nordmainische S-Bahn below central Frankfurt, Germany.

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Brighten up living spaces with Brett Martin’s new pyramid roof lantern

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

Specialist daylight solutions manufacturer Brett Martin has introduced a new addition to its glass rooflight range, the Pyramid Roof Lantern. This square, four-pane solution is available in both...

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New Manchester housing partnership to deliver over 1500 homes

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

A Manchester housing partnership between City Council and GMPF will boost homebuilding in the second phase of a project.The postNew Manchester housing partnership to deliver over 1,500 homesappeared...

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3D Printing Breakthrough Revolutionizes Nuclear Fusion Fuel Production

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

Nuclear fusion continues to move closer to reality through breakthroughs in material science and engineering. One of the latest advancements involves the use of high-precision 3D printing to produce...

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UK Power Networks secures ‘Discovery’ funding

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

A project exploring the use of excess heat from data centres to warm people’s homes in the future is among ...The postUK Power Networks secures ‘Discovery’ fundingappeared first onElectrical...

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POST Rotterdam project in Netherlands tops out

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

Multidisciplinary company BESIX has announced that the POST Rotterdam project in the Netherlands, a development that merges the conservation of a historic site with contemporary design, has achieved...

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Google Invests $7B in Iowa Expansion to Fuel Cloud and AI Infrastructure

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

Google's $7 billion investment in Iowa marks one of its most significant infrastructure commitments to date. The capital will expand data center operations in Cedar Rapids and Council Bluffs,...

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New Jersey Welcomes Netflix’s Major Studio Development

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

Netflix has begun construction on a $1 billion production complex in New Jersey, solidifying its commitment to expanding media operations on the East Coast. The facility, located on the site of the...

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Bridging the gap between BIM and smart buildings

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

The Digital Building Council’s BIM to Smart initiative aims to bridge the gap between building information modelling and smart building technology. Project lead John Clarke discusses the project...

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Renewable Energy Leader Adani Green Energy leverages Autodesk Platform Services to Fast-Track Engineering Outcomes

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

AGEL partnered with CCTech to implement Autodesk Platform Services to transform engineering processes at the world’s largest solar park, driving rapid progress. PUNE, MAHARASTA,...

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Lanes Group shortlisted for national construction award in latest award success

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

Drainage and wastewater service specialist Lanes Group has been named as a finalist in the specialist contractor of the year category for the CN Specialists Awards. The awards, organised by...

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A Landlord’s Guide to Making Your Property Energy-Efficient

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

The rental market is rapidly changing. Today’s tenants, and tomorrow’s buyers, are increasingly prioritizing energy-efficient homes, drawn to the appeal of utility savings and positive...

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TSMC’s $100B US Investment Advances with New Arizona Plant

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has started building its third fabrication plant in Arizona. This milestone represents a major step in TSMC's long-term strategy to boost US-based...

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Natural Building Materials Improve Thermal Performance Of Ullswater Farmhouse

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

A traditional stone-built farmhouse on an exposed Cumbrian hillside has been transformed into a well-insulated and energy efficient home thanks to the use of natural building materials from...

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CCF launches its groundbreaking new carbon report tool

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

Leading interior building products distributor CCF is taking carbon calculations to the next level with the launch of CCF Connect – a bespoke new reporting tool that provides a comprehensive and...

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HawkinsBrown wins contest to upgrade St Pancras station

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

The practice defeated an undisclosed shortlist to win the commission, tendered by rail infrastructure operator HS1, to boost capacity at St Pancras International, the major central London terminus...

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Makita UK doubles battery warranty

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

Leading power tool manufacturer Makita UK is enhancing its standard factory warranty policy on batteries from one to two years.The postMakita UK doubles battery warrantyfirst appeared onBuildingtalk...

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Next phase of £147m investment to tram network to get under way as Metrolink lays the foundations for growth

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

The next phase of a major £147m programme to maintain, upgrade and improve Greater Manchester’s tram network gets under way this week. Essential track replacement work between Piccadilly station...

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Saint-Gobain discusses the workforce and efficiency dilemma

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

Lauren Arthur, Solutions Manager at Saint-Gobain off-Site Solutions discusses the workforce and efficiency dilemma. can we bridge the gap with offsite construction? Skills shortages, planning...

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‘Involve Facility Managers In Design Construction Phases’

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

… tasked builders andconstruction managersto involve facility … associated with maintenance afterconstruction, industry leaders are … associated with maintenance afterconstruction, industry...

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News in brief: Stevenage masterplan | Scottish land use | Holmes Chapel homes

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 3 June 2025

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Improving supplier customer relationships has many benefits

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

In the private sector, relationship development is a critical aspect of the procurement process — it is obviously critical to the success of relationship-based procurement. In some cases, the...

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Buildings on stilts? Converting libraries? WZMH proposes innovative housing solutions for Toronto

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

As the scarcity of developable land available for housing in Toronto intensifies, a local architectural firm has come up with a couple of creative solutions for freeing up underused parcels in prime...

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Average wait for homebuilder infrastructure agreements increases to 515 days

Publish date: Tue, 03 June 2025

A new report from the Home Builders Federation shows that the wait time for Section 106 agreements has increased by 20%.The postAverage wait for homebuilder infrastructure agreements increases to 515...

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