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$7.2 billion in new funding to raise Queensland’s Bruce Highway safety rating

Image courtesy of the Queensland Government.The Australian Government will provide an additional $7.2 billion to upgrade and fix the Bruce Highway in Queensland, to bring …The post$7.2 billion in...

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Transport for NSW calls for safer driving in 2025

Image: stock.adobe.com/anankkmlTransport for NSW is issuing a call to the 6.9 million drivers across the state to make the safest decisions …The postTransport for NSW calls for safer driving in...

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Revolutionising underground drilling solutions

Image: JB TrenchlessJB Trenchless is helping empower Australia’s horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry with innovative tools, turn-key equipment packages, and unmatched customer …The...

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Scottish Water trials RSE’s award-winning Timber Modular Build kiosks

Publish date: Tue, 17 December 2024

Scottish Water has partnered with Ross-Shire Engineering (RSE) to trial an award-winning low carbon approach to housing equipment on site. The pilot has seen traditional kiosks be replaced with...

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Construction begins on HQ for global manufacturer

Publish date: Wed, 18 December 2024

Work has started on the development of a purpose-built facility for a global manufacturer at Worcester Six Business Park. Comprising 278,048 sq ft, the building will become MiTek’s EMEA...

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Glennon Brothers search for General Manager for Enniskillen site

Publish date: Wed, 18 December 2024

his is a career pinnacle opportunity for the successful candidate to lead the Enniskillen site, marking a defining moment of achievement and leadership in their professional journey. The General...

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Is Paris’s Wood Up a template for future timber housing projects?

Publish date: Fri, 03 January 2025

As well as providing Parisians with housing, LAN Architecture’s 16-storey tower has also served as an experimental research project for the development of timber as a building material, with many...

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Fact of the Day – 1/3/2025

Publish date: Fri, 03 January 2025

Parks Associates says 24% of multifamily owners/operators have a smart building provider or aggregator.The postFact of the Day – 1/3/2025first appeared onConnected World.

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Full slate of remodeling-focused education planned at IBS

Publish date: Fri, 03 January 2025

With a decrease in new home construction, the aging…The postFull slate of remodeling-focused education planned at IBSappeared first onCanadian Contractor.

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Student housing with resort-style amenities breaks ground

Publish date: Fri, 03 January 2025

The Mark Fort Collins is a 397-bed student housing community near Colorado State University that will soon be designed by Mode 3 Architecture.The postStudent housing with resort-style amenities...

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MAPEI expands Keraquick range with fast-track high-performance adhesives

Publish date: Sun, 05 January 2025

MAPEI’s Keraquick range includes fast-track adhesives to suit all tile types, locations and project demands. Says Mapei: ‘All products combine practical and high-performance benefits and feature...

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New whitepaper seeks to highlight hybrid Heat Pump ‘missed opportunity’

Publish date: Mon, 06 January 2025

A whitepaper exploring the policy landscape around hybrid heat pump systems has been launched.The postNew whitepaper seeks to highlight hybrid Heat Pump ‘missed opportunity’appeared first onUK...

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Luxury Miami towers sinking faster due to nearby construction

Publish date: Mon, 06 January 2025

Widespread subsidence is affecting high rise buildings along Miami’s beachfront area and is being exacerbated by nearby construction activities, a new study using InSAR has found.The postLuxury...

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RICS welcomes 143rd President and new Governing Council members

Publish date: Mon, 06 January 2025

Justin Sullivan joined the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) on 1 January 2025 and welcomed 9 new members to the Governing Council.The postRICS welcomes 143rd President and new...

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Q&A: FPS ECG vice chair Matthew Hurst on encouraging early career piling professionals

Publish date: Mon, 06 January 2025

Volker Ground Engineering senior piling contracts engineer Matthew Hurst was recently appointed as the vice chair of the Federation of Piling Specialists Early Careers Group.The postQ&A: FPS ECG vice...

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What to know if youre thinking of buying a house without building regulations

Publish date: Mon, 06 January 2025

Renovations or extensions on the home you want to buy completed without building regulations approval? This is what you need to know

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A Part L extensions and conversions guide

Publish date: Mon, 06 January 2025

Actis outlines how you can save time, make life easier and hit Part L targets when carrying out extensions and conversions work  With the continued trend to reconfigure existing homes to create more...

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High-speed rail for Britain: What’s next for HS2 under new leadership?

Publish date: Mon, 06 January 2025

The appointment of Mark Wild as the new Chief Executive Officer of HS2 Ltd in December 2024 marked a pivotal moment for Britain’s ambitious high-speed rail project. A seasoned executive with a...

• Civil Engineering
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Atlas Holdings expands in UK with Lendlease deal

Publish date: Mon, 06 January 2025

Lendlease’s decision to sell its UK construction business to US private equity firm Atlas Holdings marks a turning point for both companies and the broader construction market. The £71 million...

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Saab’s Electric ROV Hits Milestone

Publish date: Mon, 06 January 2025

Pioneering Eco-Friendly Underwater Tech Saab UK has announced a significant breakthrough in its journey towards sustainable underwater technology. The Seaeye SR20 eWROV, the company’s most advanced...

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Grabo Needs You! Your chance to win amazing prizes

Publish date: Mon, 06 January 2025

The GRABO is a portable electric vacuum lifter designed for Builders, Contractors, and Trade Professionals. It makes handling heavy or bulky materials easier, safer, and more efficient. Whether...

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Study finds retrofit skills gap is stalling progress

Publish date: Mon, 06 January 2025

Retrofit training gaps are stalling net zero progress in UK construction, according to a new study from the Building Services Research and Information...

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The 2025 UK Construction Figures Recognised in New Year Honours

Publish date: Mon, 06 January 2025

The New Year Honours list celebrates individuals who have made outstanding contributions across various fields. For 2025, the spotlight shines brightly on the construction sector, reflecting its...

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Land purchased for 70-home development in Bexhill-on-Sea

Publish date: Mon, 06 January 2025

A land deal which will enable the construction of a new 70-home development in Bexhill-on-Sea has now been finalised. Bellway Strategic Land secured detailed planning permission for Clavering Park,...

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UK’s Water Infrastructure Receives Historic Funding Boost

Publish date: Mon, 06 January 2025

The water sector in England and Wales is poised for a transformative leap, following Ofwat’s approval of a recorc £104 billion investment for the 2025–2030 period, known as Asset Management...

• Environmental
• Sustainability
• Civil Engineering
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Councillors back plans for 200 homes in Cookham

Publish date: Mon, 06 January 2025

An exclusive development which will bring 80 affordable homes to Cookham and generate a £4.95 million investment in infrastructure has won the backing of councillors in the Royal Borough of Windsor...

• Architectural
• House Building
• Environmental
• Civil Engineering
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Redefining Football Venues: Everton’s Modern Stadium Construction

Publish date: Mon, 06 January 2025

Everton Football Club is on the cusp of a historic transformation with the construction of its state-of-the-art stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, Liverpool. This 52,888-seater venue is more than just a...

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Nuaire launches new CIBSE approved Passivhaus CPD

Publish date: Mon, 06 January 2025

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist Nuaire has released a new CIBSE approved CPD: An Introduction to Passivhaus.The postNuaire launches new CIBSE approved Passivhaus CPDfirst...

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Government confirms £86m boost to help more disabled and older people live independently

Publish date: Mon, 06 January 2025

Thousands more people with disabilities will be supported to remain in their homes thanks to […]The postGovernment confirms £86m boost to help more disabled and older people live...

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Case strengthens its market presence through continued partnership with EDER GmbH

Publish date: Mon, 06 January 2025

Starting in January 2025, EDER GmbH, headquartered in Tuntenhausen (Bavaria), will take over the distribution of CASE Construction Equipment machinery in Austria, setting new standards to meet...

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