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Les Yvelins

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

Les Yvelins Guernsey Completed to an exceptionally high standard of design and finish, is an exclusive new development of five executive detached family homes at Les Yvelins, in St Pierre du Bois,...

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A new type of skills crisis

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

What’s going on? The government seems to have woken up to the reality that it needs to listen to the construction industry. Last month it gathered more than 50 chief executives from across...

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School of Law Professor Creates Website for Construction Law Course

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

… attention." Theconstructionlawed.org website includes … architecture, engineering andconstruction managementprograms. "Architecture … ofconstruction," Circo added....

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Anwyl starts work on 157 homes in Warrington

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

WORK on the latest phase of the redevelopment of a former RAF base in Warrington is underway with homes ready to move into from the autumn. Anwyl Homes Lancashire acquired the 12.6 acre parcel of...

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Understanding lithium-ion batteries: risks severity and insurance considerations

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries power much of the modern world, found in everything from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage systems.The postUnderstanding...

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Draughty homes an opportunity for industry

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

The news that the UK energy price cap is to rise by £111 a year in April, translating to a typical annual household bill increase of 6% to £1,849, is bad news for homeowners but a potential area of...

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Exclusive Webinar:  European Paving Industries Coping with the Green Deal

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

Exclusive Webinar: European Paving Industries Coping with the Green Deal The members-only webinar, “European Paving Industries Coping with the Green Deal,” hosted by EUPAVE, CEDR, and EAPA,...

• Environmental
• Sustainability
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Final Grenfell Inquiry report condemns “decades of failure…systematic dishonesty”

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

The final report from the Grenfell Inquiry contains 1,700 pages documenting the failings that led to the 2017 fire, as well as recommendations for Government and industry.The postFinal Grenfell...

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[VIDEO] First HS2 twin-bore tunnel completes civil engineering phase

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

The HS2 twin bore tunnel, Long Itchington Wood, has completed its civil engineering phase, the first of its kind to do so on the project.The post[VIDEO] First HS2 twin-bore tunnel completes civil...

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Specifying Loft Ladders – New CPD for Architects!

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

Premier Loft Ladders are pleased to announce their brand new CPD – ‘Specifying Loft Ladders’. This RIBA approved CPD is designed to provide architects and designers with all the information...

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Building society adds artwork to passbooks to inspire mindful finances

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

Newcastle Building Society has unveiled three new savings passbooks designs created by local artists.

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Edenstone celebrates creating new communities in South Wales

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

A South Wales homebuilder is celebrating after completing two popular developments. Edenstone is proud of its Welsh roots and being able to provide much-needed homes and community facilities people...

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North America Utility Stringing Block Market Poised for Growth Amid Infrastructure Expansion and Renewable Energy Boom

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

The North American utility stringing block market is set for significant growth between 2025 and 2030. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ --...

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MCRMA pledges its support to CCPI as a Trade Associate

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

The MCRMA has signed up as a CCPI Trade Associate, formalising the association’s commitment to supporting and promoting the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI)The postMCRMA pledges its...

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Merdeka Battery locks in $1.8B for Indonesian HPAL Facility

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

A US$1.8 billion loan has been secured by Merdeka Battery Materials for the construction of a high-pressure acid leach (HPAL) plant in Indonesia. The facility ...Read moreThe postMerdeka Battery...

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Third MMC Ireland National Conference to launch in March

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

MMC Ireland National Conference have announced the third conference and exhibition will be taking place on 11 and 12 March 2025.The postThird MMC Ireland National Conference to launch in...

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The future of sustainable living: How boiling water taps contribute to the Future Homes Standard 2025

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

The Future Homes Standard (FHS) represents a significant legislative effort to reduce carbon emissions by 75-80% from new residential buildings built from 2025. A crucial component of the UK’s...

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Before you vote tomorrow here’s your Ontario election round up

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

As provincial political party leaders make their last campaign stops and promises, Ontarians are giving some final thought about who may get their vote. It’s been a whirlwind campaign where Donald...

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Québec developer plans thousands of zero carbon apartments

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

Québec businesswoman Natalie Voland, president of Montréal developer Gestion Immobilière Quo Vadis, has announced the company’s intention to build as many as 5,000 zero carbon residential units...

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Road to Ontario’s Ring of Fire anything but smooth

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

The prospect of an all-season road corridor that would eventually provide year-round access to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region in northern Ontario appears to be moving ahead – albeit slowly. ...

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Welcome Building one of only three workplaces in Bristol to achieve a NABERS Design for Performance Target Rating of 5 Stars

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

Welcome Building®, a sustainable new workspace in Bristol, delivered in a joint venture between EPISO 5, a fund managed by Tristan Capital Partners, and Trammell Crow Company, has achieved a NABERS...

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Ministry of Housing on achieving housing targets

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government reveal more needs to be done if we are to achieve housing targets Chris Smith, Head of New Build at Polypipe Building Products reacts: “The...

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Construction’s TOP networking event broke records

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

Construction’s top networking event, which took place in December, broke all fundraising records for Lighthouse, the construction charity, as supporters attending the lunch raised almost £290,000....

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Rayner to read government response to final Grenfell Inquiry report today

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner is expected to read out an oral statement in the House of Commons this afternoon detailing the government's response to the final Grenfell inquiry report.The...

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CBNME MEP Awards 2025 Winners Revealed

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

18 Winners and 5 highly commended were announced at the CBNME MEP Awards 2025 The winners of the CBNME MEP 2025 awards were announced on the February 25, 2025 at Al Habtoor Palace. The event was...

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Senior celebrates a decade of PURe® innovation!

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

Senior Architectural Systems, the UK’s largest privately owned manufacturer of aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling, is marking another major milestone – ten years of its patented,...

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Property Monitor Reports Dubai’s First Real Estate Price Drop In Two Years

Publish date: Wed, 26 February 2025

First signs of stabilisation as prices fall 0.57% month on month Dubai real estate prices fell by 0.57% in January 2025 – the first decline since summer 2022 – signalling a market shift towards...

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United Energy reveals $1.4B network upgrade

Image: Oulaphone/stock.adobe.comUnited Energy has submitted a $1.4 billion plan to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) to build a stronger, smarter power network for Melbourne’s east, south-east...

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Inland Rail reveals latest bridge designs

Visualisation of the new Broadford-Wandong Road bridge. Image: Inland RailThe latest designs of the Broadford-Wandong Road bridge, Wandong have been released by Inland Rail for feedback before the...

• Roads & Highways
• Civil Engineering
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$25M to ease congestion on Toongabbie Bridge  

Image: stock.adobe.com/ chungkingThe Federal Government has invested $25 million to upgrade Wentworth Avenue and reduce congestion on Toongabbie Bridge in New South Wales. Works will focus on easing...

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