High-Level Construction Forum: EBC President brings messages from construction SMEs and the Construction 2050 Alliance in 5th plenary session

Publish date: Thu, 27 March 2025

On 25 March 2025, EBC President Philip Van Nieuwenhuizen took the floor during the 5th Annual Plenary Meeting of the High-Level Construction Forum (HLCF) hosted by the European Commission’s DG GROW...

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OBR forecast predicts huge housebuilding boost

Publish date: Thu, 27 March 2025

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecast is predicting the largest boost in housebuilding by 2029/30.The postOBR forecast predicts huge housebuilding boostappeared first onPlanning,...

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UK’s Cumberland Council selects contractor for Carlisle Library redevelopment

Publish date: Thu, 27 March 2025

Cumberland Council in the UK has selected Krol Corlett Construction as the lead contractor for the transformation of Carlisle Library.

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RESCON supports Conservatives’ ‘axe the federal sales tax’ on new homes

Publish date: Thu, 27 March 2025

VAUGHAN, ONT. — TheResidential ConstructionCouncil of Ontario (RESCON) is … of new housing and spurconstructionof residential development,” says RESCON … tax burden on new...

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Funding awarded for affordable rental units in eight new Mississauga developments

Publish date: Thu, 27 March 2025

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — The City of Mississauga has announced the recipients of its $44 million Affordable Rental Housing incentive program, which will “unlock” more than 1,400 shovel-ready rental...

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Inside the Rise of Kitchen Renovation Companies – Who’s Really Building Your Dream Kitchen?

Publish date: Thu, 27 March 2025

Something amazing has been taking place in homes all over the United Kingdom in the last few years. The kitchen, which was formerly only used for cooking, has been changing. These days, Zoom calls...

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Markel Direct reveals most common construction injuries

Publish date: Thu, 27 March 2025

A new study by Markel Direct, a specialist insurer of tradespeople, has revealed the most common injuries faced by those ...The postMarkel Direct reveals most common construction injuriesappeared...

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BMF welcomes Spring Statement’s housing boost

Publish date: Thu, 27 March 2025

Builders merchants trade association, the Builders Merchants Federation has welcomed a £2bn boost for affordable housing announced yesterday (March 26) by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves....

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Dandara receives award for customer satisfaction for fifth year running

Publish date: Thu, 27 March 2025

Independent housebuilder Dandara has achieved the highest accolade in the latest Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Survey, achieving five stars for customer satisfaction for the fifth...

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Mulberry Homes is encouraging first-time buyers to visit a new development

Publish date: Thu, 27 March 2025

Luxury homebuilder Mulberry Homes is encouraging first-time buyers to visit its newly launched development in Badwell Ash, to view The Avebury style home. Situated off Hunston Road, the development...

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The Real Cost of Transformation – Full Bathroom Remodels Demystified

Publish date: Thu, 27 March 2025

Few home renovation projects in the modern era have the capacity to completely change a bathroom. The bathroom, which is frequently the smallest room in the house, has a significant impact on both...

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Chinas High Energy Photon Source enters final construction phase

Publish date: Thu, 27 March 2025

Thecivil constructionof HEPS campus is completed. … bottlenecks were overcome during theconstructionprocess. The storage ring … to three millimeters. During theconstructionof the...

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Network Rail to form property company to deliver land for 40000 homes

Publish date: Thu, 27 March 2025

Network Rail and the Ministry of Defence will facilitate the sale of surplus government land for housebuilding, with 40,000 new homes predicted over the next decade.The postNetwork Rail to form...

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Invitation to Tender URA’s Shantung Street / Thistle Street Development Scheme

Publish date: Thu, 27 March 2025

The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) today (27 March 2025) invited a total of 28 developers to submit a tender for the development of the Shantung Street / Thistle Street Development Scheme (YTM-012...

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Critical energy asset compliance

Image: Century YuasaAs Australia’s energy demand rises, utility providers face increasing pressure to comply with evolving standards that safeguard the reliability and safety of critical assets....

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Federal boost for SA works

Image: SA GovernmentThree major transport projects in South Australia are set to receive a combined $690 million in federal funding, targeting freight efficiency, safety improvements and congestion...

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Queensland’s infrastructure boom: the golden decade ahead

Construction of the new Coomera River bridge. Images: QMCABy Andrew Chapman, CEO, Queensland Major Contractors Association Prospects for a fruitful and productive period of infrastructure...

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Tunnelling new connections

Aerial view of the construction works. Image: West Gate Tunnel ProjectThe West Gate Tunnel Project is one of the major elements of Victoria’s Big Build. We check in on progress of the tunnels as...

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Final tower crane dismantled as Frankston Hospital takes shape

Major construction on the Frankston Hospital redevelopment is in its final year. (Image: Capture Point Media)The $1.1 billion Frankston Hospital redevelopment has reached another milestone, with the...

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Geotab reveals 2024 Sustainability and Impact Report findings

Geotab’s 2024 Sustainability and Impact Report finds that cost and efficiency are the main drivers of action. (Image: scharfsinn86/stock.adobe.com)Companies are more likely to adopt sustainable...

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$690M for road projects in South Australia

Image: stock.adobe.com/ Olaf KunzThree new South Australian infrastructure projects will share in $690 million in funding, provided by the 2025/26 Federal Budget. These include $525 million for the...

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Larras Lee works to begin as part of $20 million Mitchell Highway package

Image: stock.adobe.com/ sandsunWorks on a third project, as part of a $20.079 million upgrade package of the Mitchell Highway in New South Wales will begin soon. The 1.4-kilometre Larras Lee project...

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Double TBM breakthrough for North East Link

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government.Two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) working on the North East Link have broken through at the Lower Plenty Road interchange site, with both having travelled...

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Design vision for iconic Sydney tower unveiled

Publish date: Mon, 24 March 2025

The vision behind the transformation of a historic Sydney building into an iconic 50-storey tower have been unveiled.

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Who will lead the future of construction in New Jersey? 

Publish date: Wed, 26 March 2025

… and education, makingconstruction careersaccessible without a college … who are choosingconstruction careersand changing the … ' interest inconstruction careersthrough our outreach...

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City of Cape Town SACPCMP sign professional construction skills partnership

Publish date: Wed, 26 March 2025

… for the Project andConstruction ManagementProfessions (SACPCMP) … service delivery byconstructionprofessionals entrusted with … sustainable development, safeconstructionpractices and...

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ACCNJ Construction Industry Report Reveals Growth

Publish date: Wed, 26 March 2025

… 6% increase in totalconstruction spendingin New Jersey in … the state’s robustconstructionsector. Most sectors have … industry. “The AssociatedConstructionContractors...

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Govt Targets Building Constructions in Fresh Review

Publish date: Wed, 26 March 2025

… the legal framework governingconstruction, ensuring alignment with … across theconstructionchain. The revisedBuilding Code, which came … -time monitoring ofconstructionsites and stricter...

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Fluxys starts construction of the first phase of the hydrogen pipeline network

Publish date: Wed, 26 March 2025

Fluxys has announced the start of construction of the first phase of its hydrogen pipeline network. This groundbreaking project marks an important step in the transition to a sustainable and...

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Tadao Andos Malibu home re-listed for $39 million

Publish date: Wed, 26 March 2025

anchor 24844 Malibu Road. Photo courtesy of Belwood Investments Tadao Ando’s 12-year-old Malibu home is up for grabs once again after the buyer of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s...

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