The 2026 appliance trends every home will want

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

As South African homes adapt to shifting lifestyles, rising energy awareness and a stronger focus on long-term value, appliances play a far…The postThe 2026 appliance trends every home will...

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NHBC reports “11% year-on-year growth in UK new home registrations”

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

Figures from the National House Building Council show 115,350 new homes were registered to be built in 2025, up 11% on 2024 (103,669).The postNHBC reports “11% year-on-year growth in UK new home...

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Whitbread opens the doors to flagship Hub by Premier Inn hotel 

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

Whitbread PLC, the UK’s largest hotel business and owner of Premier Inn, opened yesterday [Wednesday 4th February] formally open its latest hotel in the City of London – setting a new benchmark...

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World leading £1bn cancer research village in south London wins planning green light

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

Plans for a new research neighbourhood include homes for 220 people, a pub, padel court and open spaces

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Baffinland cleared for construction on Steensby railway component at Mary River Mine

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

NUNAVUT – With the completion of Inuit consultations and all key regulatory authorizations in place, Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation has announced a major step forward for a key element of the...

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Etihad Rail Awards 8bn+ Design and Build Contracts for Abu Dhabi-Dubai High-Speed Rail Project

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

State-owned Etihad Rail has awarded multi-billion-dollar design and build contracts to advance the Abu Dhabi-Dubai high-speed rail project. The contracts also include civil works and station packages...

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Share your expertise: Build Canada Homes issues RFI for ‘modern methods of construction’

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

OTTAWA – The federal government’s Build Canada Homes (BCH) is looking to “champion” Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) for the country’s housing crisis by bolstering innovative approaches...

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Lane Construction wins $389m I-64 modernisation contract in Virginia

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

Lane Construction, US subsidiary of the Webuild Group, secured a $389m design-build contract from the Virginia Department of Transportation.

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Maas Group to sell construction materials division for up to $1.2bn

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

Maas Group Holdings has agreed to sell its construction materials division to Heidelberg Materials Australia for up to A$1.7bn ($1.1.9bn).

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SmartBuild Systems to Exhibit at the 58th Annual NFBA Building Expo 2026

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SmartBuild Systems, a leader in post-frame building design software, announced today that it will exhibit at the 58th...

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London housebuilding may be on the floor but the recovery is already underway

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

Global interest rates appear to be on a downward trajectory, and inflation and construction material costs have largely stabilised

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Robert Purvis Plant Hire Invests in 45 New SANY Excavators.

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

SANY UK & Ireland has announced a significant new partnership with Robert Purvis Plant Hire, a long-established, multi-disciplinary plant hire, logistics, and recycling business headquartered in...

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Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers and Hong Kong Construction Association Joint Conference 2026 Redefine Productivity Frontiers

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

… Kong Institute ofConstruction Managers(HKICM) and … quot;Redefining Frontiers inConstruction ManagementProductivity" and … Kong Institute ofConstruction Managers, emphasised the …...

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Small-scale renewable systems installed every 90 seconds in UK record year

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

A record number of renewable energy systems were fitted to UK homes and small businesses in 2025, driven by sharp rises in solar panels, heat pumps and battery storage: Rooftop solar surpassed the...

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MHCLG proposes new regeneration body to spearhead development in Greater Cambridge

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

Announcement is latest in a series of funding packages and initiatives to accelerate housing and infrastructure in the Oxford Cambridge arc

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#Highlights: CBNME’s Real Estate Giants Roundtable In Ras Al Khaimah

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

The roundtable discussed Ras Al Khaimah as a leading investment destination, underpinned by visionary projects, strong infrastructure, and a dynamic market attracting both residents and investorsThe...

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Precision after dark: Six-month runway modernization sets new benchmark at YVR

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

Clear communication, meticulous planning and disciplined execution were essential to completing a six-month-long overnight modernization of the north runway at Vancouver International Airport (YVR),...

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$16 million addition is under construction at Hawaii elementary

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

… feelings of light and air.Constructionis scheduled to be completed … is Urban Works,  and theconstruction manageris the West Hawaii District …

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Parking Spaces that Influence the entire Traffic Flow

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

Parking spaces may seem like static elements of a building or site layout, but they play a major role in shaping how traffic moves, slows, queues, or congests. A single poorly placed parking bay can...

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Jacobs Selected to Design Bolivar Roads Gate System Along Texas Gulf Coast

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

Jacobs has been chosen by the Gulf Coast Protection District (GCPD) to provide engineering design services for a coastal storm surge barrier along the Texas Gulf Coast, referred to as “The Gate”...

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MPs launch cross-party group inspired by Amplius chief executive’s disability campaign

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

Harry’s Pledge encourages the social housing sector to improve support for families with disabled children

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Burleyfields Primary School officially opens its doors in Stafford

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

Burleyfields Primary School in Stafford has officially opened following a ceremony on 30 January, marking a major milestone for the local community and wider Burleyfields development. The event...

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Keepmoat to transform Kingfields Park

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, has broken ground at the third phase of its Kingfields Park development in Hull, set to deliver 114 new homes. The latest phase of the scheme represents an...

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Construction activity shows glimmer of improvement

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

UK construction activity stablisised at the start of 2026, with January data pointing to a much slower rate of decline than at the end of last year, according to the latest  seasonally adjusted S&P...

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Digital twin reveals where buildings emit the most carbon

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

A university research project has developed a comprehensive, design-stage methodology for accurately identifying and prioritising carbon emission reduction strategies across the entire building life...

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Julia Prescot CBE named as chair of NISTA Council

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

The new chair of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) served as deputy chair on the National Infrastructure Commission, which became part of NISTA in April...

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January 2026 PMI shows a slowing of decline for the industry

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

S&P Global's UK construction January 2026 PMI show that although decline continues, the rate has slowed considerably.The postJanuary 2026 PMI shows a slowing of decline for the industryappeared first...

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EZ construction activity declines at fastest pace in 3 months - PMI

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

… in five months. “Theconstructionsector in the eurozone … at Hamburg Commercial Bank. “Residential constructionhas been particularly hard … hit, but...

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NSW Awards Contracts for Six Major Long-Duration Battery Projects Aims to Strengthen Grid Reliability

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

The New South Wales (NSW) Government has awarded contracts for six large long-duration battery storage projects under Round 6 of the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap Tender. This marks the...

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Pickle Roofing Solutions Leads the Way in Storm Preparation Across the Allen Community

Publish date: Thu, 05 February 2026

Allen contractor advises property owners to complete preventative assessments before peak storm months as DFW metroplex enters historically active period. ALLEN, TX, UNITED STATES,...

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