Construction adds 15K jobs as tax reform fuels industry optimism

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

Recent policy and employment shifts have placed the construction sector in a uniquely dynamic position. The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill introduces a suite of long-term tax benefits tailored...

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Level 4 Retrofit Assistant Programme at St. Andrews Construction Skills Course Launched

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Marian Harkin, TD, recently officially launched the Level 4 Retrofit Assistant Programme at the...

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AHMM team submits plans to replace West Kentish Town estate

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

The Architects’ JournalAHMM team submits plans to replace West Kentish Town estateAllford Hall Monaghan Morris has put forward plans to demolish the West Kentish Town Estate and replace it with 856...

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EC authorises Greek funding for key sections of Crete’s BOAK motorway

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

The European Commission (EC) has sanctioned a Greek initiative to aid the construction of two sections of the northern road axis on the island of Crete, known as BOAK.

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China stocks near 2022 high on construction rare earth gains Hang Seng tests 25000

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

HONG KONG: China stocks closed near 3-1/2-year high on Monday, led by rare earth and construction sectors, while Hong Kong stocks rose as internet heavyweights rallied following a government rebuke...

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SA’s Green Hydrogen Dreams: A Flammable Future or a Beacon of Safety?

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

South Africa is charging ahead with its ambitious green hydrogen strategy, aiming to become a global leader in this burgeoning sector. But as the nation pours billions into infrastructure and...

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STRABAG to build SuedLink’s transmission line section in Germany

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

Austrian construction company STRABAG has secured a contract from TenneT TSO to execute civil engineering works on a 68km section of the SuedLink direct-current line north of Hanover, Germany.

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Bobcat Appoints New Authorised Dealer for Iceland

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

PON ehf, based in Hafnarfjordur, has been appointed as the new Authorised Bobcat Dealer for Iceland with immediate effect. PON was founded in 1962 and has specialised in importing and servicing...

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Thames Gateway Bridge plans ditched for housing

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

Plans dating back more than 85 years to build the £500m Thames Gateway Bridge have finally been axed to free up land for development. A safeguarding order protecting land around the proposed bridge...

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CPA reports growth Q2 but labour cost pressures intensified

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

Construction products manufacturing returned to growth in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Construction Products Association’s (CPA) latest State of Trade Survey. The survey found a...

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NHC to launch inquiry into regeneration in the north

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

The group of Northern housing associations previously called on the government to commit £1.4bn towards regeneration in the north

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Qflow becomes one of the first B Corp certified construction tech platforms

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

QFlow (Qualis Flow), a leading construction data platform driving sustainability and efficiency in the built environment, today announced it has officially achieved B Corp Certification, earning...

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Eliminating interprovincial trade barriers would add 30K annual housing starts: CMHC

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

OTTAWA — A new analysis by the national housing agency estimates Canada could add 30,000 more housing starts annually by eliminating interprovincial trade barriers. Canada Mortgage and Housing...

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Andy Williamson appointed managing director of The Pallet LOOP

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

The Pallet LOOP, the circular economy pallet provider for the UK construction sector, has announced the promotion of Andy Williamson to managing director. Williamson joined The Pallet LOOP (part of...

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Schneider highlights need to maintain critical infrastructure

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

Schneider Electric, a company concerned with the digital transformation of energy management and automation, recently hosted an exclusive event at ...The postSchneider highlights need to maintain...

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Doka Launches DokaFit – Smart Scalable And Purpose-Driven Formwork

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

Doka has launched DokaFit, engineered to deliver scalable time and cost efficiencies for construction projects of any size Doka launches DokaFit, a new product line engineered at its Asia...

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They couldn’t afford to buy a house in L.A. Could they build one themselves in their budget?

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

… to the next step:construction. In addition to Lindsay … aconstructionloan, deciphering Urban Forestry and municipalbuilding codesin … has a background inconstructionadministration on huge...

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New hospital in the works for Brantford-Brant

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

BRANTFORD, ONT. — A new Brant Community Healthcare System hospital is on the receiving end of an additional $12.5 million from the Ontario government. The money builds on the province’s previous...

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Shortlist Announced for Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction 2025

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced the shortlist for the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards 2025. Returning for the fourth year, the awards continue to...

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Chair of under-fire provider insists it is making “considerable progress” despite RSH enforcement action

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

Easy Housing Association has breached a regulatory standard and has been criticised by RSH for being “unwilling or unable” to improve

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Whitmer says ‘massive economic uncertainty’ is to blame on semiconductor project failure in Michigan

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

LANSING, MICH. — Plans to build a semiconductor manufacturing plant in Michigan have fallen through and Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said “massive economic uncertainty” is to blame....

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NatWest launches £500m loan facility for social rent

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

The new loans are for housing associations to build social rent homes

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Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland Supports the Farm Safety Foundation in 2025 Farm Safety Week

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

On the opening day of Farm Safety Week (21-25 July), the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI), as a member of the Farm Safety Partnership (FSP), has given its full support to the...

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Improving Tenant Retention Through Better Design: The Role of 3D Visualization in Property Upgrades

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

Picture this: You walk into a well-designed apartment that just makes you feel at home. The layout is practical, the aesthetics pleasing, and the atmosphere inviting. By enhancing property design,...

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AER Rents Makes Major Fleet Investment with SANY

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

AER Rents, one of the UK and Ireland’s leading specialist hire and sales groups, has announced a major new collaboration with global machinery manufacturer SANY. The multi-million-pound order sees...

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The Never-ending Role of BIM in Construction Industry

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

In the dynamic world of construction, technological innovation constantly alters how projects are conceptualized, designed, and executed. One of the latest advancements is Building Information...

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Anwyl Homes to begin building new homes in Merseyside

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

Work is progressing apace at Anwyl Homes’ Bebington development in Merseyside with a major milestone achieved just nine months after the housebuilder acquired the land. Lottie Gardens, named in...

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6 top marketing trends for local governments in 2025

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

As local governments navigate the ever-changing digital landscape, building strong connections with their communities is more crucial than ever. In 2025, embracing the right marketing and...

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World’s Largest Power Station the Grand Inga Dam Could Provide Energy for Half of US Homes

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

The construction of the world’s largest hydropower station, the Grand Inga dam, is finally moving forward. Marred in years of delays, the project has faced ...Read moreThe postWorld’s Largest...

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What does ICB reform mean for local government?

Publish date: Mon, 21 July 2025

Just three years after their creation as a means to improve collaboration between health and local government, integrated care boards are being forced to reform. Claire Read looks at what this will...

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