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Scotland facing a ‘monumental task’ on eco housing, Patrick Harvie tells delegates at launch of Green Home Festival as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Scotland faces a “monumental but essential task” if it is to overhaul its aged housing stock and find practical solutions to reduce emissions and address the climate [...]

August 9, 2022

Safety fundamentals on a construction site

Construction sites are one of the most hazardous environments in the professional world. There’s heavy machinery, moving vehicles, power tools, as well as environmental [...]

August 9, 2022

How to successfully manage a construction project overseas

Managing any operation overseas is a challenging task, perhaps none more so than a construction project. With so many moving parts and stakeholders involved, managing the [...]

August 8, 2022

Site managers at three different developments in Bedford win industry awards

Three Bellway site managers from different housing developments in Bedford have each won a prestigious construction industry award. The Pride in the Job Quality Award has [...]

August 4, 2022

Leading East Midlands contractor changes name to celebrate its home town

A FAST growing East Midlands building contractor has changed its name to celebrate its roots in the town of Corby. SAC Construction Ltd, based on Headway Business Park, has [...]

August 4, 2022

Wilmott Dixon to deliver latest GT3- designed passivhaus leisure project for Spelthorne Borough Council

ONE of the UK’s leading contractors has been appointed to deliver a pioneering Passivhaus leisure centre, designed by the sports and leisure experts at GT3 Architects. [...]

August 4, 2022

What to Consider when Designing a Garage for your Clients

A garage can add considerable value to a modern home. At a minimum, it’s a place to store your vehicle – but for many, it’s so much more than that. If you’re looking [...]

August 2, 2022

Time is running out for the construction industry to grab tickets for Green Home Festival

Construction professionals wanting to learn more about renewables technology and innovation have been urged to secure their tickets for the upcoming Green Home [...]

August 1, 2022

Henry Boot Construction’s city centre park site earns top marks under the Considerate Constructors Scheme

A new public park in the heart of Sheffield has got off to a flying start before construction work has even been completed. Henry Boot Construction is transforming the former [...]

August 1, 2022

The Whiteley: Bespoke blockwork for a unique restoration

Location: Queensway in Bayswater, London Sector: Commercial and residential Lignacite products used: Lignacite and Lignalite Architect: Foster & Partners Developers: MARK [...]

July 29, 2022

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