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Iceberg danger prompts call from Actis for more sustainable construction industry

With the world’s largest iceberg threatening the lives of penguins and seals, alongside a slew of storms and floods, the effects of climate change are being felt more [...]

February 3, 2025

Why construction needs to rethink community engagement

Jack Kidder, Responsible Business Manager for Henry Boot, discusses how building relationships with the local community is just as important as building infrastructure. The [...]

January 28, 2025

Inclusive design: How UK fire stations are adapting to a diverse workforce

With women making up more than 8% of firefighters in the UK, fire stations are increasingly striking a need for carefully considered shared living and working quarters. [...]

January 28, 2025

Costain enhances social value measurement on infrastructure projects

New tool will help drive better social, environmental and economic outcomes for customers and local communities. Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, is rolling [...]

January 28, 2025

Developer Celebrates Contributions to Berkshire Communities this New Homes Week

As New Homes Week approaches (3rd to 9th February), Hungerford-based David Wilson Homes Southern has reflected on its commitment to creating vibrant, thriving communities [...]

January 28, 2025

DoorBird shines at BAU 2025: A milestone for innovation and success

BAU 2025 was a complete success. Over 180,000 visitors came to Munich from January 13 to 17 for the world’s leading trade fair for architecture, materials and systems [...]

January 27, 2025

The Role of Buildings in a Sustainable Future: The Impact Stage at Futurebuild 2025

The built environment must make a major contribution to the ‘rapid and far-reaching transitions’ stressed by the IPCC for long-term sustainability. The Buildings Impact [...]

January 27, 2025

Nottingham show homes launched following bumper buyer interest

Spitfire Homes, an award-winning homebuilder based in the Midlands, has opened the doors to two brand new show homes in Radcliffe on Trent, Nottingham. This comes as [...]

January 27, 2025

GRYD Energy raises £1 million to scale its zero-cost solar tech to homes nationwide

GRYD Energy, a solar tech startup and developer of the UK’s first true solar subscription, today announces it has raised £1 million to fund its national expansion. [...]

January 27, 2025

Tackling Tool Theft: Essential Strategies to Protect Your Gear

For tradespeople, tools are more than just equipment—they’re an investment in their craft and livelihood. Yet, with tool theft on the rise, safeguarding vital equipment [...]

January 27, 2025

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