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Government unveils Clean Power Action Plan
Publish date: Fri, 13 December 2024
Heating and Ventilation NewsGovernment unveils Clean Power Action PlanReforms aim to improve the security of clean energy and lower energy bills for UK homes and businessesGovernment unveils Clean...
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New partnership to promote low carbon homes
Publish date: Fri, 13 December 2024
With the aim of promoting sustainable living across the UK, British Gas has announced the launch of Low Carbon Homes – a...
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West Yorkshire Mayor’s £89M investment will help unlock 5400 new homes
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has pledged almost £90M by March next year to help unlock over 5,400 new homes.The postWest Yorkshire Mayor’s £89M investment will help unlock 5,400 new...
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HOK Steps Up With Purpose to Retain Downtown Connection Spanning Seven Decades
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
by Tom Finan, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Construction Forum When the leadership of the architectural giant HOK announced last month that the firm was signing a new lease signifying a...
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CUPA PIZARRAS slate specified for barn renovations in Yorkshire
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
CUPA PIZARRAS natural roof slate has been specified by developer Andas Homes for a number of barn house renovations in Wetherby, West Yorkshire. With ambitions to make the renovations as sustainable...
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OSHA Changes Rule Mandates for Proper-Fitting Personal Protective Equipment
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has finalized a change to the rules for personal protective equipment used in construction must properly fit.
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OSHA finalizes PPE standard for construction
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
The rule, effective Jan. 13, will require employers to provide properly fitting equipment to their workers.
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Trump tariffs could disrupt construction projects
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
Certain metals, coatings and MEP components could see significant price hikes, particularly products from China, industry experts say.
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Pennsylvania JV wins $770M award from USACE
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
Pittsburgh-based Trumbull and Brayman Construction will team up on a new lock chamber on the Ohio River in Monaca, Pennsylvania.
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London’s tallest tower recieves approval
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
The City of London Corporation's Planning Applications-Sub Committee has given the go-ahead to the construction of 1 Undershaft, which is expected to become the tallest tower in London, UK.
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Government seeks to empower planners to prioritise energy infrastructure
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
The government has announced an action plan that aims to empower planners to prioritise ‘critical’ energy infrastructure to speed up decisions on whether or not to grant planning permission.
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Sweid One JLT office development contract awarded to Dutco Construction
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
Sweid & Sweid has awarded Dutco Construction a contract for its Dh730m ($198.72m) Grade A office development, Sweid One, located in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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All London boroughs set higher than proposed housing target
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
All 32 London boroughs have been set a higher housing target than was proposed in July, with one council seeing a 20% increase. Housing targets were finalised last week when the government published...
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Brick cultural centre evokes historic grain of Hertfords town centre
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
UK studios Bennetts Associates and Citizens Design Bureau have completed a cluster of textured brick volumes to house the BEAM cultural centre in Hertford, England. Located alongside the River Lea,...
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Persimmon boss says tax rises and building safety levy will cost housebuilder up to £40m a year
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
Dean Finch warns government’s efforts to build 1.5m homes hampered by cost burden on sector running into “billions”
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Ballymore submits revised plans for 3600 riverside homes in east London
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
Developer hopes to start on two Newham scheme next year
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Alberta reflects on 2024 highway construction season
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
EDMONTON — The Alberta government recently highlighted the success of several key highway construction projects that were carried out during a busy season in 2024. According to a release, the...
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Contractors alerted for £200m university refurb framework
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
Contractors have been put on standby for a four-year framework to refurbish university buildings in England. The framework – which will include “all aspects of refurbishment works” – is worth...
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SMEs shine light on barriers preventing housing market diversification in new FMB report
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
Small house builders, who account for just 10% of all new homes built across the country, won’t be able to increase their market share unless a series of barriers are removed, says the new...
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FMB report calls for a level playing field to diversify housebuilding market and meet Government’s aims
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
Small housebuilders will not be able to grow their market share and contribute to the Government’s ambitious housebuilding targets unless a series of key barriers are removed to meet the Housing...
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Tony Travers: Local democracy should be treated with care
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
The important role councillors play in national politics must not be forgotten in the reorganisation debate, writes the associate dean, School of Public Policy, at the LSE. Local government provides...
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Broadway Plan updates approved 41500 new homes on deck over 30 years
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
VANCOUVER — Vancouver City Council has approved updates to the contentious Broadway Plan which will see 41,500 new homes added to its roster. Currently, under the plan, there are 139 projects in...
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Environmental impact assessments face the scrapheap
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
The government has unveiled plans to scrap environmental impact assessments for individual projects, but housebuilders have voiced worries about a proposed "tax" suggested as a replacement. A...
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Howells and Allies & Morrison submit revised plans for 3600 riverside homes in east London
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
Developer Ballymore hopes to start on two Newham schemes next year
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£15m cladding dispute heads for mediation
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
A £15m legal claim over flammable cladding on a high-rise site in London has been paused pending a mediation procedure. Social housing provider London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) brought the...
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6 Tips for Leveraging Industry Insights When Selling Your Home
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
Selling a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you can make. To achieve a successful sale, understanding and leveraging industry insights can help you stand out in a competitive...
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Government plans to scrap environmental impact assessments
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
Individual environmental impact assessments could be scrapped as the government sets out its plans to overhaul housing and infrastructure development. In a planning reform working paper published...
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Premier Hospitality International 5.1
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
This month in Premier Hospitality International 5.1 Welcome to the latest edition of Premier Hospitality International. In this month’s issue we take a look at Populus; we check out Six Senses...
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ECITB makes triple appointment of regional chairs
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has appointed three new regional chairs to help drive skills forward in the industry.The postECITB makes triple appointment of regional...
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde framework 2025-29
Publish date: Mon, 16 December 2024
The Architects’ JournalNHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde framework 2025-29NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has announced a new £1.5 million construction consultancy services framework [Deadline: 24...
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