Plans for £9bn Lower Thames Crossing backed by minister

Publish date: Tue, 25 March 2025

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has approved a development consent order application by National Highways for the new 14.5-mile crossing.

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Transform Your Home: Essential Upgrades Every Homeowner Should Consider

Publish date: Tue, 25 March 2025

Owning a home is a rewarding experience, but it also comes with responsibilities. Regular maintenance and smart upgrades enhance comfort and increase property value. Whether you’re looking to boost...

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Stuart partners with TradeKart to scale same-day and rapid delivery for tradespeople

Publish date: Tue, 25 March 2025

Leading last-mile solutions specialist Stuart has today announced a new partnership with TradeKart, an innovative on-demand delivery platform designed to support tradespeople. With one in five...

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‘Important milestone’ reached at the University of Manchester’s Fallowfield Campus

Publish date: Tue, 25 March 2025

The University of Manchester’s redevelopment plans for the Fallowfield Campus have reached an “important milestone” following the submission of a Reserved Matters Planning Application. The...

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Ambient Temperature Relay Boosts Efficiency

Publish date: Tue, 25 March 2025

As the demand for compact, high-performance electronics continues to grow, thermal management remains one of the most pressing design challenges for engineers. Addressing this need, Omron Electronic...

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Schindler R.I.S.E construction robot to make UK debut on UK’s largest all-electric office scheme

Publish date: Tue, 25 March 2025

Schindler Group has developed the world’s first Robotic Installation System for Elevators (Schindler R.I.S.E) that is speeding up vertical construction projects around the world. For the first...

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Vent-Axia kicks off charity football tournament in support of Cancer Research UK

Publish date: Tue, 25 March 2025

Vent-Axia brought together leading building design professionals for an action-packed Charity Powerleague 5-a-side Football Tournament on Thursday 20th March in Shoreditch, London, in aid of Cancer...

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“Future-proof workforces” says Turner & Townsend construction report

Publish date: Tue, 25 March 2025

The latest Turner & Townsend construction report says firms should focus on consolidating, expanding, and upskilling their workforce.The post“Future-proof workforces,” says Turner & Townsend...

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Merit Adds To Healthcare Portfolio With Latest York Hospital Contract

Publish date: Tue, 25 March 2025

Offsite construction specialist, Merit, has been appointed by the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to design and build its new Hybrid Theatre and MRI Facility. The...

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Consultation opens on Marinus Link construction costs

Image: kamiphotos/stock.adobe.comThe Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has invited stakeholders to submit feedback on the Marinus Link Revenue Proposal – Part B (Construction costs), publishing an...

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Driving gender equity for industry success

Image credit: NAWIC.By Cathryn Greville, CEO, National Association of Women in Construction There is a critical need to elevate gender equity in boardrooms, workplaces, and policy tables around the...

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Bringing women into the loop

Image credit: SRLAThe underground construction sector has historically had a significant lack of female representation, which is why Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop is undertaking an initiative to...

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Maintaining engineering expertise

Image: Paul Uno.Continuing professional development is an important aspect of any engineer’s career, and working with the right providers for this development is critical. Over the past 25 years,...

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Closing the skilled rail worker gap

Image: ENGINEER - STUDIO/stock.adobe.comThe National Rail Action Plan is focused on making rail simpler, reconciling the range of systems, training procedures and standards in operation around the...

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Keeping big projects on track

Image: Kennards Hire.Australia is investing in major infrastructure projects across the country, and big construction sites mean big organisational challenges. To help deliver the critical...

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Navigating technology interoperability in connected infrastructure

Image: f11photo/stock.adobe.comBy Simon Newcomb, Partner, Clayton Utz Australia’s infrastructure sector is becoming more technically complex and connected, presenting new challenges in technology...

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Three imperatives for building tomorrow’s infrastructure

Image: AutodeskAs digital technology becomes more accessible and robust, project managers handling large-scale builds should consider how data management tools can optimise their processes and help...

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Engineering the future

Image: InfraBuildSustainable steel has an important role to play in the infrastructure of tomorrow, and SENSE Solutions®, delivered by InfraBuild, is revolutionising the product. The drive to...

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Strengthening security frameworks for compliance

Image: Thares2020/stock.adobe.comBy James Boddam-Whetham, General Manager, Noggin For Australia’s critical infrastructure sector, it’s been the best of times and the worst of times – an age of...

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Ageing infrastructure: restoration over replacement

Image: MainmarkAgeing infrastructure poses various risks to community safety, economic productivity, and overall quality of life. As structures reach the end of their usable lifespan, asset managers...

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Another $258M announced for NT highways

Image: stock.adobe.com/anankkmlThe Federal Government has announced a $258 million investment that will help to deliver upgrades to the Stuart Highway and Carpentaria Highway in the Northern...

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Milestone reached with 85th level crossing removal

The 85th level crossing has been removed at Station Street, Beaconsfield with the opening of the new road bridge. Image: Victorian GovernmentThe opening of a new road bridge to traffic in...

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Transforming pipe repairs with Quick Light

South West Pipe Relining is an expert in trenchless rehabilitation services. Image: South West Pipe ReliningSouth West Pipe Relining is supporting the trenchless industry with sustainable relining...

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AI tools help in the creative design and learning process Oklahoma State research finds

Publish date: Mon, 24 March 2025

anchor The Donald W. Reynolds School of Architecture Building at Oklahoma State University. Photo: Carol M. Highsmith/The Library of Congress Research from Oklahoma State...

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Four modern Los Angeles homes by Colega Architects: Your Next Employer?

Publish date: Mon, 24 March 2025

anchor BH International. Image courtesy of Colega Architects Following our previous visit to AAHA Studio, we are keeping our Meet Your Next Employer series in Los Angeles this week...

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Beverly Hills Estate at 813 N Alpine Drive Sells for $24 Million Represented by Jimmy Heckenberg of Rodeo Realty Inc.

Publish date: Mon, 24 March 2025

813 N. Alpine Beverly Hills Estate at 813 N Alpine Drive Sells for $24 Million, Represented by Jimmy Heckenberg of Rodeo Realty Inc. This transaction reflects the continued strength of the Beverly...

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Renovated Gerard Colcord Estate Listed at 3100 Coldwater Canyon Avenue Represented by Jimmy Heckenberg of Rodeo Realty

Publish date: Mon, 24 March 2025

3100 Coldwater Canyon Avenue Renovated Gerard Colcord Estate Listed at 3100 Coldwater Canyon Avenue, Represented by Jimmy Heckenberg of Rodeo Realty This property represents the evolution of modern...

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Housebuilding boost welcomed but charities urge majority must be for social rent

Publish date: Tue, 25 March 2025

The investment is aimed at helping to fulfill the Government’s pledge to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years.

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Toll Brothers Opens New Luxury Home Community in Atlanta

Publish date: Tue, 25 March 2025

Toll Brothers, Inc.  the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced its newest community, Nolyn Pointe by Toll Brothers, is now open in Atlanta, Georgia. Nolyn Pointe offers luxury...

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Construction prices set to rise in North America and Australia

Publish date: Tue, 25 March 2025

Significant increases in tender prices on construction projects are expected throughout 2025 across the US, Canada and Australia, a new report suggests.

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