Plans to increase domestic timber to boost UK economy and housebuilding
New, ambitious plans to increase the use of timber in construction to boost the domestic timber industry, economic growth, rural jobs and housebuilding targets, have been [...]
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Budget and resistance to change stalling digital transformation in construction supply sector
Builders’ merchants and construction suppliers are facing major challenges in modernising their eCommerce capabilities, according to new research. The report, Building the [...]
126 contractors win places on new £660 million retrofit and decarbonisation framework
A total of 126 specialist consultants and contractors have been appointed to a major new public sector framework launched by LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG). The Retrofit and [...]
School’s First Pupils Cut The Ribbon To Open New Showhomes
Children at a new school in Market Harborough were given the honour of cutting the ribbon to officially open two new showhomes at the Wellington Place development in the [...]
Solar’s ‘Rooftop Revolution’ Can Energise – Not Imperil – Construction Industry
Attributed to Mohamed Gaafar, CEO and Co-Founder of GRYD Energy The clean energy transition has been steadily building momentum for years now, but this year solar’s [...]
Leading Expert Criticises Government For Lack Of Overt Commitment To Sustainable Construction In Infrastructure Announcements
A leading expert on sustainable construction has criticised the government for a key omission from its recent announcements of backing for major infrastructure projects. Tim [...]
New Appetite Awakening Amongst PI Underwriters
Exciting recent developments in professional indemnity include the re-emergence and wider availability of Single Project Professional Indemnity (SSPI). Professional Indemnity [...]
Safety Fears Persist Among European Construction Workers
MILWAUKEE® study finds low-quality equipment, persistent poor working practices and unmitigated risk are still putting construction workers in constant and unnecessary [...]
From apprentice to director: Beard’s commitment to developing young talent highlighted during National Apprenticeship Week
A long-serving director at family-owned contractor Beard says the company’s commitment to developing young talent plays a vital role in supporting their growth [...]
MMC and more builders are needed to help government achieve planning aims, says Actis
The first phase of the government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill, to be introduced in the spring, will see developers potentially being given default permission [...]
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