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Leeds Property Developer Opens New Base in Sheffield City Centre
Torsion Group has opened a new 6,000 sq ft office in a regeneration hotspot in Sheffield city centre
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London Railway Arches Converted into Modern Space
London railway arches converted into modern space as part of £200m rejuvenation plan
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Green Light for 43 Home Affordable Housing Development in Govan
A much-needed affordable housing development, comprising 43 modern, energy efficient homes is set to be delivered in Govan
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Green Light for Major Nottingham Development
Rainier Developments’ proposals to transform a brownfield site near Nottingham train station into a housing development have been approved by the city council.
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Union Industries closes out competition with installation of its Ramdoor
Union Industries, the UK’s leading manufacturer of bespoke industrial doors, has helped Esterform overcome multiple issues with the installation of its cutting-edge high-speed Ramdoor.
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Shropshire Construction Sector to Benefit from Billion-Pound Builds
The multi-billion pound opportunity for the construction sector in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin is the focus for a major event for contractors and the supply chain next month.  
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Planning Approved for £9m Regeneration Project in Gloucestershire
The Five Acres site in Berry Hill, Gloucestershire, is set to undergo transformation
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McLaren Property Secures Planning for 242-bed Liverpool Student Accommodation Scheme
Liverpool City Council has granted a resolution to approve planning permission to McLaren Property for a purpose-built, 242-bed student accommodation scheme on Myrtle Street, neighbouring the University of Liverpool campus
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Digital Construction Expert Predicts 2024 Trends for the Industry
Rapid change and adoption of digitisation is paramount in the construction industry to position the UK market alongside construction markets globally and general business infrastructure worldwide. 
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Plan to Invest £2m to Reach Net Zero by 2028 Unveiled by energystore
Innovative insulation manufacturer and installer energystore has made a significant commitment to reduce its environmental impact, announcing that the company will produce zero emissions by 2028.
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New Eden Project Dundee Details and Pictures Released Ahead of Planning Application Submission
The Eden Project has released new details and images of its forthcoming Dundee project as it prepares to submit a planning application later this month. 
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The Association of Brickwork Contractors Wins homebuilding Commission Contract to Deliver a Brickwork Upskilling Programme
The Association of Brickwork Contractors (The ABC) is thrilled to have won the tender for a three-year contract of funding from The CITB, 
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Suicidal Cries for Help Make Up a Third of Texts to New Mental Health Helpline for UK Construction Workers
Three in ten of the texts to a new mental health helpline service set up specifically for the UK construction industry are cries for help from tradespeople who are thinking about ending their own lives.
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Fusion21 Invites Bids for £820m Heating, Renewables and Electrical Framework
Procurement organisation and social enterprise Fusion21 has announced the fourth generation of its national Heating, Renewables and Electrical Framework worth up to £820m
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Cardo Group Acquires Osborne Property Services Limited
Less than four months after announcing its acquisition of LCB Group, south-west based building maintenance specialist, Cardo Group, has acquired south-east based Osborne Property Services Limited (OPSL)
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Esh Construction Receives Green Light for £25m Land Led Development in Bridlington
Plans for a 122-home extra care and affordable housing project have been brought forward in partnership with Housing 21 and Yorkshire Housing.
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Completion of New £7m Primary School in Lichfield
Children in Lichfield in Staffordshire are gearing up to start their education in a brand-new school in September.
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How a FinOps Strategy Maximises Cloud Cost Efficiency Within Construction
Business recovery specialist Begbies Traynor reported in January that 77,077 construction companies experienced “significant financial distress” in the last quarter of 2022,  
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Planning Consent Secured for Europe’s Largest and Most Technologically Advanced Life Sciences Building at Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf Group and Kadans Science Partner have secured planning approval from Tower Hamlets Council for the development of a state-of-the-art commercial health and life sciences building
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Manchester’s First EV Charging ‘Oasis’ Gets Green Light
Manchester City Council has given the green light to electric vehicle charging network Be.EV to build Manchester’s first large-scale green charging ‘Oasis’ for EVs.
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Infrastructure Tumbles, Adding to Construction Industry Woes
Planning applications for infrastructure have plummeted 45% so far in Q2 and contract awards have fallen 32% according to the latest analysis from Barbour ABI.
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Value, Not Cost, is the Achievement of MMC
Will cost be the death of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)? 
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Why Tech Upgrades Don’t Need to be Complicated
Construction has made considerable progress in its journey towards a digital future, yet some pockets of resistance remain
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The Importance of Innovation Funding in the Construction Sector
The UK’s construction industry is critical to the country’s economic growth and here David Byrne, Director at R&D tax specialist, ForrestBrown, underlines the importance of funding innovation/R&D for the sector’s long-term prospects
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Site Remediation Paves Way for New Residential Development in Huddersfield
Urban Group (York) Ltd has won a significant contract from Yorkshire Housing to deliver 22 new homes in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
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April Sees a “Turn For the Worse” For Construction as Market See-Sawing Continues
Contract awards fell by a third to just £4.7bn in April, with major sectors suffering, according to the latest figures from construction analysts Barbour ABI.
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At Least 100 Social Homes Planned for Edinburgh Regeneration
Over 100 new council homes have been approved as part of Edinburgh’s major regeneration of Fountainbridge.
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energystore launches low-carbon footprint insulation product range
In a UK industry first, energystore is launching a new low-carbon footprint insulation product range, energystore+, combining climate protection with high quality product.
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The Construction Industry Reacts to the Spring Budget
Now that the construction industry has had time to digest the impact of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s  Spring Budget, we gauge the early reaction of some of the leading figures within the sector.
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Demolition Paves the Way for Student Development in Leeds
The 32,000 sq ft (2,898 sq m) building will provide 88 boutique en-suite studios, including four rooms designed for those with disabilities and two premium suites.
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New Digital Platform Set to Unite the Construction Industry on Tackling Modern Slavery
For decades the UK construction industry has been plagued by issues such as modern slavery, data silos, lengthy onboarding, fake credentials and a lack of digital standard
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Optyma Security Systems – First Attempt Brings Award Success
Optyma Security Systems picked up a prestigious Security & Fire Excellence Award 2022 within the Security Installer/Integrator of the Year category
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UK Construction Output Reaches a Record Value of £204bn in 2022
Rising costs add £23bn to the cost of construction output when compared to pre-pandemic price levels; inflation pressures are expected to continue through the first half of 2023.
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Uptake of Construction Apprenticeships on the Rise Again After Years of Decline
New data shows that apprenticeships within the construction industry are on the rise again for the first time in six years.
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Futurebuild 2023 Shows its Commitment to Innovation
Futurebuild 2023 will see the net zero pioneer put innovation under the spotlight with the brand new FutureX Innovation area
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Modularize – Rebrand Pays Off
Historically Modularize has been an engineering led firm but two years ago the company took a strategic decision to lead with its architectural function
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Construction Charity Braced for Christmas Surge in use of its New Mental Health Text Service
National construction charity Band of Builders (BoB) is gearing up for an increase in use of its new mental health text service during the festive period 
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Construction Collapse with 2022 Having Highest Number of Deaths at Work Compared to Other Industries
In the last year, construction was the industry with the highest number of deaths at work
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£30m milestone as Lungfish Architects Supports 1,400 New School Places Across Derby
Environmentally driven architectural practice, Lungfish Architects has successfully partnered with Morgan Sindall Construction
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Construction Firms Relying on Financial Incentives as Job Applicant Numbers Tumble
Skills shortages and the cost-of-living crisis have driven salaries up across construction
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Hundreds Build a Solid Foundation for a Career in Construction
Hundreds build a solid foundation for a career in construction thanks to Foundations Live
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Female Business Owner Named as one of the Most Influential Women in Construction
Kelly Cartwright, owner of Core Recruiter has been crowned amongst the top 100 most influential women in her industry.   
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Residential Construction Industry Forecast to Hit £93.6bn by 2025
The latest market analysis by Unlatch estimates that the UK’s residential construction industry could increase in value by almost 20% by 2025
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32% of UK Builders Exposed to Asbestos Every Week
The study found that 79% of builders have come across asbestos – the fibre-like material once used for insulation – in their working lives.
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Climate Crisis Needs to be Vocus for New Prime Minister, says Constructing Excellence
New Prime Minster Liz Truss will have to look at three key areas in which to support UK construction, according to the head of one of the industry’s leading bodies.
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Apprentice with Passion for Carpentry Urges Women to Consider Construction Careers
A carpentry apprentice has urged women to consider a career in construction as she reflects on an action-packed year working within the industry.  
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Crisis Brings Opportunities, the Time for Regeneration is Now
The volume of issues the UK is having to contend with is rising.
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Four Reasons to Opt for the Installation of Solar Panels
Surging energy prices have made renewables an even more attractive option for many UK homeowners.
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Yorkshire Firm Builds On Track Record With £6m Luxury Care Home Contract Win
Award-winning Yorkshire construction firm, Hobson & Porter, has won a new contract to build a £6m luxury care home in Sleaford, Lincolnshire.
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How Construction Employers can help Their Struggling Workforce Through the Mental Health Crisis
The construction sector has some of the worst rates of mental health than any other sector in the UK
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Industry Responds to Building Safety Measures Coming into Force Today
With the Building Safety Act coming into force today (Tuesday 28th June), where many leaseholders will be legally protected from unfair bills to make their homes safe
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How Does the Construction Industry Tackle Hazardous Waste?
The construction industry produces a substantial amount of waste every year
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NBG Calls for ‘Pricing Realism’ as Inflation Bites
The impact of inflation across the construction supply chain fuelled by energy increases has led one of the UK’s largest buying groups to call for “realism” in pricing negotiations.
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Is Red Diesel On Its Way Out of Construction?
From 1st April, new legislation comes into effect regarding the use of red diesel and rebated fuels,
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£26m Northumberland Development Marks Esh Construction’s Largest Housing Contract
Esh Construction is set to break ground in the new year on a £26m scheme that will bring 185 new homes to Amble in Northumberland.
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Joining the Dots for a Better Built Environment: The Offsite Alliance and Building People Announce Partnership
Building People and the Offsite Alliance have joined forces to increase diversity in the construction sector, particularly offsite construction.
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Built Environment Change Makers Appointed to Help Shape the Future of Construction
A group of 12 young professionals from the built environment and construction sector have formed an alliance to make sure the voices of the next generation are heard in creating an inclusive industry that is fit for the future.
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Construction Industry Recruitment: Attracting and Retaining New Talent
The construction industry has adapted well throughout the last two years, but it’s still sometimes a problem to find new recruits.
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Addressing the Building and Construction Climate Challenge Sustainable Project Funding
It’s common knowledge that the building and construction industry is a major carbon emissions contributor.
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Constructive Voices Podcast- How Women Can Create Sustainable Change
In episode 13 of the Constructive Voices podcast, Henry McDonald interviews two women who are leading lights when it comes to creating sustainable change within the construction industry.
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Ailing UK Infrastructure Forces a Quarter of Offices and Facilities to Close or Relocate in the UK
New research by leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has revealed that ailing UK infrastructure has led to almost a quarter of middle market businesses closing offices and facilities or relocating in the past three years. 
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Can the Construction Industry Afford to Make Redundancies?
The last 18 months have been a considerable challenge for the construction industry, with restrictions leading to reduced productivity, delays and fewer projects. 
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Met Office Amber Warning Raises Concerns Over Buildings Overheating
Following last week’s Met Office amber extreme heat warning, a polymer specialist has warned current sustainable design must mitigate overheating in buildings as heat waves become more prevalent.
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The Funding That Construction Companies May Be Missing
With ambitious housebuilding targets remaining in place despite the economic disruption and a growing focus on sustainability, construction firms can set themselves up for success by taking advantage of the full range of support available
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‘Use It or Lose It’ Proposed Legislation Set to Bottleneck Housebuilding Industry
Housebuilders will be stripped of planning permission if site development does not commence within 18 months after planning is ‘green-lit’, 
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Construction Activity Falls for the First Time in 2021
Construction activity falls for the first time in 2021 with inflation worries impacting new work
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Mi-space Secures Place on £10bn Initiative to Make London Homes Net Zero Carbon by 2030
To assist the transformation of ageing and energy-inefficient housing in London, Property services specialist Mi-space has been appointed to a ten-year £10bn drive
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Plans Unveiled for New Mixed-Use Regeneration Development in Brighton
Following the recent planning approval of a new mixed-use student accommodation development in central Brighton, developer McLaren Property has revealed what the local community can expect from the scheme.
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Could Construction's Reliance on the Bounce Back Loan Scheme End Up Costing the Treasury Billions?
New research has revealed the construction industry could cost the Treasury £4.2bn in business and self-employed defaults. 
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How will the Help to Build Scheme Impact the Construction Industry's Supply Chain?
Ben Brocklesby, Director at Origin, discusses what the Help to Build Scheme is, who it will benefit, and how it will impact the construction industry’s valuable supply chain.
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Network Space Completes Raven Locks, Salford
Construction of Raven Locks, a 172,000 sq ft speculative industrial scheme in Salford, has completed, with three units already committed or under offer and strong interest in the remaining space.
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Healthy Buildings Key to Sustainable Multi-Residential Developments, Finds Report
Amid the current UK multi-residential development boom, the majority of contractors and consultants claim sustainability will be the most important design issue over the next ten years, according to an industry report.
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Planning Secured for £24m Industrial Development in Yorkshire
Commercial properties specialist Network Space has secured outline consent for a £24m industrial development at Vector 31 West in Rotherham, close to Junction 31 of the M1
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Mates in Mind Calls for Meaningful Action From Organisations for Stress Awareness Month
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in the UK alone, there were over 828,000 workers suffering from work related stress, depression or anxiety
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Could Post-Brexit Price Hikes Put the Brakes on the UK’s Ambitious Building Plans?
Amid the uncertainty of Covid-19, the construction industry has been gearing up to play a leading role in the UK’s economic recovery
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UK Construction Sector Reacts to the Budget
While it will still take some time to digest all the implications of Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget, here we gauge the reaction from a number of figures across the construction sector in order to get an early consensus.
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How to Manage Construction Disputes During the Pandemic
The pandemic has caused huge amounts of disruption to construction sites across the country. Here, Kate Onions, partner and head of construction disputes at law firm, Shakespeare Martineau, looks at ways to address the issue.
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Smart Construction: What Does the Future Hold?
As the world of technology and construction develops, we are edging closer to the future science fiction envisioned. We may not be gliding around on hoverboards quite yet, but if the construction industry is anything to go by, there are some breath-taking innovations on the horizon.
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Business Investment in Construction Sector Recovered over 200% in Q3
Business investment in the construction industry recovered 223% in Q3 2020 having jumped £589m on the previous quarter, analysis of latest official data by R&D tax relief specialist Catax shows. 
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Spencer Group Works Round the Clock to Deliver Brexit Border Control Facilities
Civil engineering and construction business Spencer Group is working round the clock on a time-critical project to deliver new border checkpoints at the Humber ports
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Construction Industry Calls for Regular Rapid Mass Testing to get Back to Work
Laing O’Rourke has called for more regular rapid testing across the construction industry to help find asymptomatic cases quicker and stop transmission
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National Property Network Launches Funding Arm
Property facilitator and network specialists, Land & New Homes Network, has announced the launch of LNH Funding 
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Homelessness Charity Calls on Construction and Civil Engineering to Pledge its Support for Responsible Employment
Leading homelessness charity, SIFA Fireside, is inviting the construction and civil engineering sector to be part of an innovative new concept called Building Employability
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Abri and BoKlok UK Partnership to Bring Over 750 Modular Homes to the South of England
Abri and BoKlok UK have confirmed a new partnership, which will see them working collaboratively to provide over 750 modular homes over the next five years
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Hydro International’s Stormbloc® Optimum Provides Vital Stormwater Management Around the UK
With an additional 1.2m Great British properties being placed at risk of flooding by 2050[1], the need for better stormwater management systems has never been more important, particularly in remote and challenging urban environments
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2021 Off to a Bright Start for Skills in the South-West: Sherford Secures Future for Careers in Construction
The future of Sherford Skills Training Centre has been secured thanks to recent funding from the Construction Industry Trade Board (CITB) 
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Winds of Change - What Trends are in Store for the Construction Industry in 2021?
Where 2020 brought considerable disruption, there is a hope 2021 will bring a degree of stability (however slight that might be)
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Budget Provides Opportunity to Sustain Construction Activity, Says FMB
The recovery in construction activity reported in today’s (7th January) Construction PMI data can be accelerated if the Government takes decisive action in its March Budget, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)
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A Window into Modular Homes
Three million new homes must be built in England over the next 20 years to solve its housing crisis, a report by housing charity Shelter says
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The UK’s Green Recovery and the Importance of Construction Becoming More Ecologically Sound
Ibrahim Imam, co-founder of PlanRadar, explores why The UK’s green recovery hinges on the construction industry becoming more ecologically sound and how this can realistically be achieved.
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UK Construction Sector Responds with Cautious Optimism to Post-Brexit Deal
The UK construction industry has reacted with both with relief and a fair amount of caution as news of the British government’s proposed Brexit deal with the EU continues to filter through.
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Property Developers Warned to Act on Cladding Before Time Runs Out
Expert property lawyers are advising developers to act on cladding issues now to avoid the risk of paying out millions of pounds. 
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Euramax Welcomes Calls for 75,000 Modular Homes Per Year
Mark Farmer and Mike De’Ath from architectural group HTA Design suggests that the Government should build 75,000 modular homes every year until 2030. 
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Montreaux Developments and Assael Architecture Secure Planning Consent for 204 Homes
Montreaux Developments and award-winning Assael Architecture have been given the green light for 204 new homes on Colney Hatch Lane, a derelict brownfield site that sits between the North Circular and the local high street.
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New Analysis Shows ‘Resilience’ of London’s Commercial Property Market
New analysis of commercial property transactions worth £100m-plus completed in London over a 12-month period show a fall in the total value and volume of deals, but the market holding relatively strong in the face of Covid-19 and uncertainty over the UK’s impending EU exit agreement.
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Why More Women Should Consider Working in Skilled Trades
Whilst there has been a promising rise in the number of tradeswomen in recent years, the national skills shortage means there’s a great opportunity for many more.
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