Our choices in 2026 will decide whether architecture remains a public service

Publish date: Fri, 02 January 2026

I enter 2026 with two aims: protect the public purpose of architecture and raise the productive capacity of our industry. Both need institutional change and a sharper discipline about social,...

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Roof Maintenance Season Checklist Released With Guidance From Jaymar Construction Professionals

Publish date: Fri, 02 January 2026

SLIDELL, LA, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Seasonal roof maintenance plays a critical role in preserving structural integrity and reducing the likelihood of unexpected...

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Winter Roofing Readiness: Proactive Planning to Reduce Ice and Snow Damage Risks

Publish date: Fri, 02 January 2026

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Winter weather presents a unique set of challenges for residential and commercial roofing systems across the Upper...

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Treehouse

Publish date: Fri, 02 January 2026

David Rubenstein Treehouse The David Rubenstein Treehouse has opened at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts. The 55,000 sq. ft site is the first mass timber building in Harvad’s campus,...

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Government should set up cross-departmental housing delivery unit says think tank

Publish date: Fri, 02 January 2026

Commission also urges publication of delayed Future Homes Standard

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Any Hour Services Initiates New Year Safe Start Protocol for 2026

Publish date: Fri, 02 January 2026

Any Hour Services launches a multi-point diagnostic program, the "New Year, Safe Start" protocol, through electrical, plumbing, and HVAC safety evaluations. OREM, UT, UNITED STATES,...

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Magic Electric Plumbing Heating & Air Announces New Year Safe Home Initiative for Idaho Residents

Publish date: Fri, 02 January 2026

The Magic Team launches "New Year, Safe Home" initiative, a safety program providing professional electrical, plumbing, and HVAC audits for Idaho homeowners. TWIN FALLS, ID, UNITED...

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Mace chair Reynolds awarded CBE in New Year Honours list

Publish date: Fri, 02 January 2026

Mace Group executive chairman Mark Reynolds has been made CBE in the New Year Honours list. Reynolds (pictured) was honoured for services to business and the construction industry. He was chief...

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McQuillan Home Services Launches Start the Year Safe Initiative to Address Home Safety Hazards in the Twin Cities

Publish date: Fri, 02 January 2026

McQuillan Home Services launches "Start the Year Safe" initiative, providing expert inspections to address winter plumbing, HVAC, and electrical risks in 2026. SAINT PAUL, MN, UNITED...

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Advanced Home Services Launches Safety Starts at Home Initiative to Mitigate Residential Infrastructure Risks in Idaho

Publish date: Fri, 02 January 2026

Advanced Home Services launches "Safety Starts at Home" initiative, a data-driven program using advanced diagnostics to prevent Idaho residential hazards. RIGBY, ID, UNITED STATES,...

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NI Facilities Expert Outlines Key Compliance Requirements for Legionella Ventilation Hygiene and Electrical Safety

Publish date: Fri, 02 January 2026

Enviro Fire Water & Air responds to increased demand for legionella management, ventilation hygiene and renewable energy services across Ireland WARRENPOINT, COUNTY DOWN, UNITED...

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[VIDEO] Two key HS2 viaducts completed over Christmas

Publish date: Fri, 02 January 2026

Two key HS2 viaducts near Water Orton have been completed, allowing work to begin over other major roads into the new year.The post[VIDEO] Two key HS2 viaducts completed over Christmasappeared first...

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CJCT’s Birmingham student tower scheme thrown out over heritage impacts

Publish date: Fri, 02 January 2026

The Architects’ JournalCJCT’s Birmingham student tower scheme thrown out over heritage impactsCarey Jones Chapman Tolcher’s(CJCT) plans for a 16-storey student housing block opposite Birmingham...

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3D concrete printing commercial construction’s New Frontier

Publish date: Fri, 02 January 2026

3D concrete printing is being touted as the wave of the future for commercial building developments as the process moves beyond one-off pilots into full-scale commercialization for retail giants....

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Ontario’s ‘Special Economic Zones’ regulation now in effect

Publish date: Fri, 02 January 2026

TORONTO — The province’s new regulation for criteria to designate Special Economic Zones is now in effect. Informed by consultations with Indigenous communities and stakeholders across Ontario,...

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Halifax councillor says cops should be called if harbourfront development work begins

Publish date: Fri, 02 January 2026

HALIFAX — A Halifax councillor is urging the public to call police if construction crews show up next week on a part of the city’s harbourfront known as Dartmouth Cove. Coun. Sam Austin says a...

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A building under construction collapses in Nairobi leaving an unknown number of people trapped

Publish date: Fri, 02 January 2026

… ) — A multi-story building underconstructionin the Kenyan capital, Nairobi … bypass regulations or simply violatebuilding codes. After eight buildings collapsed and … up to code....

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Construction activity strong during 2025

Publish date: Thu, 01 January 2026

… salemtc.net SALEM —Constructioninvestment surpassed $25 million … permits issued forresidential constructionprojects in Salem … for newresidential constructionduring the year,...

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Number of mortgaged first-time buyers ‘up by nearly a fifth’ in 2025

Publish date: Fri, 02 January 2026

Yorkshire Building Society estimated there were 18% more first-time buyer mortgage transactions last year than in 2024.

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What made this project… UNCLE Wembley Gardens by Howells

Publish date: Fri, 02 January 2026

Finalist for Housing Architect of the Year Award 2025, Howells guides us through the specification challenges present at UNCLE Wembley Gardens

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Chemainus 2025 Year in Review

Publish date: Thu, 01 January 2026

… 8 million Crofton Fire Hallconstructioncomplete The new Crofton … An accessible washroom wasconstructedby the Municipality of North … match the provincial B.C.Building Codelevel,...

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Secismic hazards and public safety

Publish date: Thu, 01 January 2026

… impact is magnified by unsafeconstruction, weak enforcement and institutional neglect … cities and counties to regulatebuilding construction. Later legislation, including the … Hazards...

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Yountville eyes housing plan for former school site with up to 150 units for local workforce

Publish date: Thu, 01 January 2026

… be retained and repurposed. PhasedconstructionThe project would be built … include demolition of the administrationbuilding, constructionof a parking lot in … place, installation...

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Five Story Building Collapses in Marrakech While Under Construction

Publish date: Thu, 01 January 2026

… -story building underconstructioncollapsed completely in Marrakech’ … , the building underconstructionwas evacuated, along … raising renewed concerns overconstruction safetyand urban...

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Build Like a Girl Event Introduces Construction Careers to Students in Great Lakes Bay Region

Publish date: Thu, 01 January 2026

A regional workforce development event called Build Like a Girl is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, at 5:30 p.m. at The Great Hall in Midland. The program is hosted by Associated Builders and...

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Centre Approves Major NH-326 Road Infrastructure Project…

Publish date: Thu, 01 January 2026

… on Engineering, Procurement andConstruction(EPC) mode. The … crore, which includes acivil constructioncomponent of Rs. … to adopt establishedconstructionand quality assurance...

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SRSA issues Beach Operators’ Requirements and Conditions

Publish date: Thu, 01 January 2026

… , development, andconstructionin accordance with the SaudiBuilding Code, ensuring compliance with …

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Deadly Blaze Hits Swiss Ski Resort Town

Publish date: Thu, 01 January 2026

… highlights vulnerabilities related to denseconstructionaging infrastructure and limited escape … . Calls are growing for updatedbuilding codesenhanced fire detection systems and …

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MWC Announces Rebrand to TWC – Tony Wilson Constructors Inc Effective January 1 2026

Publish date: Thu, 01 January 2026

MWC is proud to announce that the company will begin operating under a new name—TWC: Tony Wilson Constructors, Inc. LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2026...

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Capital City Roofing Unveils AI Roofing Platform and Licensing Model Backing the Feeding the Future Foundation

Publish date: Thu, 01 January 2026

Capital City Roofing launches an AI roofing platform and licensing program designed to transform contractors and support the Feeding the Future Foundation. ALPHARETTA, GA, UNITED...

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