Falling construction output drags down GDP

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

Construction was the worst performing segment of the economy in October, new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has shown. Output in the sector fell by 0.6 per cent in the month,...

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New francophone school coming to Saanich

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

SAANICH, B.C. – The Government of B.C. is reporting plans are moving forward to build a new K-12 francophone school in Saanich with 465 student spaces. The new École Beausoleil will include 20...

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A verdict on the Building Safety Regulator that no longer fits

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

The House of Lords has delivered its verdict on the early performance of the Building Safety Regulator, and it has not pulled its punches. In a report titled The Building Safety Regulator: Building a...

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How Scalable Prefabrication is Reshaping Large Infrastructure Projects

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

Key Takeaways Prefabricated bridge elements reduce construction timelines by 40-50% compared to cast-in-place methods Factory-controlled manufacturing ensures consistent quality with reduced defect...

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AVENTIS Homes Launches AVENTIS ADVANTAGE™ Setting New Standard for FEMA-Compliant Coastal Homebuilding in Florida

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

AVENTIS ADVANTAGE™: Streamlined Process, Fixed Pricing, and Customization – Making Coastal Homebuilding Effortless and Affordable for Homeowners REDINGTON SHORES, FL, UNITED...

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Inquiry into death of worker with Covid to consider safety measures on oil rig

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

Donald Singer, 66, died in hospital a month after being airlifted from the Ninian Southern Platform off Shetland in April 2020.

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Saddleback Fence and Vinyl Products Expands Its Expertise With Premium Aluminum Fences for Local Homes

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

Saddleback Fence and Vinyl Products Rolls Out Modern Aluminum Fencing Designed for Local Properties COSTA MESA, CA, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ --...

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Standardized Building Platforms Becoming the Blueprint for High-Volume Construction

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

Key Takeaways Standardized building platforms enable high-volume construction at scale while maintaining design consistency Kit-of-parts systems reduce engineering time by 40-50% compared to custom...

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Rethinking Construction Productivity Through Industrial Manufacturing Principles

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

Key Takeaways Takt time planning aligns construction workflow rhythms with demand, eliminating overproduction and streamlining labor flow Lean construction principles reduce waste by up to 40%,...

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Premier Construction 35.2

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

This Month in Premier Construction 35.2 Welcome to the latest edition of Premier Construction! In this month’s issue we check out David Rebenstein Treehouse; we take a look at The Hickory Riverwalk...

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Turnover dips at Scottish social housing builder CCG

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

Turnover at CCG (Scotland) fell 12 per cent to £214m in the year to 31 March 2025, with the company blaming political uncertainty and supply chain issues. Glasgow-based CCG, which is one of the...

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M Group half-year profit up 21%

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

Infrastructure giant M Group has posted positive half-year results as it forecasts its recent acquisitions will further strengthen its position in 2026. Since rebranding as M Group in April, the firm...

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Warning to use ‘competent’ subbies after asbestos fine

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

Northern Ireland’s health and safety watchdog has warned contractors to use “competent” subcontractors after a firm was fined over the unsafe removal of asbestos. McGrath Building & Joinery...

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Households ‘plan to cut Christmas spending compared with last year’

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

One in four people who are borrowing to pay for Christmas think it could take up to a year to clear their debt, Yorkshire Building Society said.

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The Emergence of Hybrid Construction Models Combining Onsite and Offsite Excellence

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

Construction’s evolution reveals itself through emerging hybrid approaches representing thoughtful compromises between competing objectives. Purely modular construction prioritizes speed through...

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Josh Ford and Tristan Hoffman set to disrupt the competitive socialising industry with new interactive entertainment concept

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

UK entrepreneurs, Josh Ford and Tristan Hoffman have joined forces to create Gameshow LIVE! – the world’s first live, competitive TV Gameshow experience, launching in Spring 2026.  Josh Ford,...

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Fields West Goes Vertical: Construction Starts on Frisco’s $800M Urban Village Dallas

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

Vertical construction is officially underway on Fields West, a massive $800 million mixed-use urban village in Frisco, Texas, marking a pivotal milestone for one of ...Read moreThe postFields West...

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Domestic abuse victims with debt blocked from social housing allocations says CIH report

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

Local authorities urged to rethink policies to support those leaving temporary accommodation

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Housing Development Expert Robert Morgan Shares Lessons on Purposeful Growth in HelloNation

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

How can real estate developers expand into new regions without losing sight of their founding values? ROCHESTER, NY, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How...

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Algorithms Software and Unanet Bring Connected ERP–CRM Workflows to UK Construction Firms

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

UK construction firms now have access to a fully connected ERP–CRM workflow designed to give them a connected view from first opportunity through to project delivery. At London Build 2025,...

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United Infrastructure to acquire John Wood Group

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

United Infrastructure will add to its power portfolio with the acquisition of UK transmission and distribution engineering business of John Wood Group.The postUnited Infrastructure to acquire John...

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Saskatchewan Premier Moe shuffles cabinet brings in new faces drops three ministers

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe shook up his cabinet Thursday, introducing new faces, dropping veterans and mixing and matching job titles. “The decisions today are about building...

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John Robertson Architects submits plans to revamp James Stirling’s City landmark No 1 Poultry

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

Full screen in popup No 1 Poultry sits on Bank junction and was completed in 1997 The revamped building will have space for 1,000 people Source: Rob Evans The rooftop...

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How AI Is Revolutionizing Construction Quality Control in Real Estate Development

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

… starting to revolutionizeconstructionquality control, helping … process of sourcingconstructionmaterials online, the … and investors. Buildingsconstructedwith AI-assisted … Regulatory...

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Nemours Children’s Health Launches Pediatric Advanced Care at Home

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

Nemours Children’s Health has launched Advanced Care at Home — a pediatric at-home care program designed by a freestanding children’s hospital. The care model combines technology and 24/7...

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‘Many tradespeople still leaving tools in vehicles overnight’

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

For tradespeople across the UK, tool theft is more than just an inconvenience; it can bring work to a halt ...The post‘Many tradespeople still leaving tools in vehicles overnight’appeared first...

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Engineering research to make Saskatoon’s roads more winter-resistant

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) reports Haithem Soliman, associate…

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Northern Irish construction company fined for unsafe asbestos removal

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

McGrath Building & Joinery Contracts Ltd, a Northern Irish construction company, has been fined £500 following unsafe asbestos removal.The postNorthern Irish construction company fined for unsafe...

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The Warwick Way

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

As the fenestration industry faces an ageing workforce crisis, Warwick North West managing director, Greg Johnson, shares how the fabricator is building a pipeline of young talent through innovative...

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Edes

Publish date: Fri, 12 December 2025

Edes Building, California Proudly showcased amongst the elite finalists in the Gold Key Awards 2025, The Edes in Morgan Hill, California, is an architecturally striking innovative new mass timber...

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