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UK concrete sector launches first circular economy action plan for a major structural material

MPA UK Concrete has launched its Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP), a strategic, sector-wide circular economy approach and the first for a major structural construction [...]

July 14, 2026

Major milestone for Glasgow Waters as first residential plans lodged for £100million co-living development at Yorkhill Quay

Set to deliver more than 500 new waterside homes, the scheme will establish a new waterfront landmark for Glasgow, with panoramic views of the city centre, vibrant ground [...]

July 14, 2026

Helping hand on to property ladder thanks to First Home Fund

Scheme aims to make owning a home more accessible. First time buyers looking to take their first step on to the property ladder are being given a helping hand by Bancon Homes [...]

July 9, 2026

New Net Zero primary school opens its doors in Cwmbran

Morgan Sindall Construction’s Wales team has celebrated the completion of the brand new Maendy Primary School in Cwmbran, marking the final milestone in the delivery of [...]

July 8, 2026

UK companies could do more to strengthen critical supply chains, report finds

UK companies can play a bigger role in strengthening the nation’s critical supply chains, but barriers including procurement complexity, limited visibility of [...]

July 8, 2026

Stonewater appoints Group Director of Development

Stonewater, one of the UK’s leading affordable housing providers, has appointed Matthew Crucefix as Group Director of Development. Matthew will drive Stonewater’s [...]

July 8, 2026

BCIA welcomes tougher commercial building energy standards but calls for greater ambition across the wider sector

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has welcomed the Government’s confirmation that privately rented non-domestic buildings over 1,000 square metres in [...]

July 7, 2026

Planning permission granted for £18million next phase of MEA Park West at Wirral Waters

Waterside regeneration specialists, Peel Waters, have secured planning permission for an £18million next phase of development at MEA Park West, marking a major step forward [...]

July 7, 2026

Construction charity tops £2m of projects delivered milestone as long-standing sponsor pledges continued support

A national construction charity has two reasons to celebrate after reaching the £2m mark for the value of projects it has delivered and also confirming that one of its [...]

July 3, 2026

Sustainable Materials Manufacturer Opens UK Factory

A building materials developer has opened a factory in Sheffield, where it will make sustainable bricks and brick slips for UK construction projects. earth4Earth, which [...]

July 2, 2026

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