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The cost of ending homelessness

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

Preventing further increases in homelessness will only be possible with billions being invested in new housing, says Patrick Mooney, with record-high rough sleeping and temporary accommodation...

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Electrochromic Windows Cut HVAC Costs Boost Sustainability

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

Introduction As the world shifts towards more sustainable building, the need for technologies that are environmentally and economically rewarding is increasing. Electrochromic windows, popularly...

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Revealed: 2025 Future of Architecture Award Winners

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

The gala recognised excellence across 12 categories, reflecting the key facets of the architectural and design universeThe postRevealed: 2025 Future of Architecture Award Winnersappeared first...

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Data dig: female apprentices falling workloads and local heroes

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

FEMALE APPRENTICES The increase in the number of women completing construction apprenticeships since 2018 has increased by 67 per cent, according to the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB),...

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BUILDING SAFETY FORUM 2025 UNITES INDUSTRY TO SPARK LASTING CHANGE

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

Industry leaders came together in April at Ironmonger’s Hall in London for Miller Knight’s Building Safety Forum 2025 – a landmark event driving forward the conversation on regulation,...

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Concept Eight

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

Concept Eight Profile Concept Eight are an established design led architecture and interior design practice dedicated to the creation of imaginative residential buildings. Formed in 2006 as a RIBA...

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Done deals: Carpenters’ LIUNA ratify provincial ICI contracts

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

Two of Ontario’s largest construction unions, the Labourers’ and the Carpenters’, have ratified new Ontario-wide ICI collective agreements just ahead of the expiration of their existing...

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Installer Kitchens & Bathrooms 2025: Driving innovation and collaboration in the K&B sector

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

InstallerSHOW is the UK’s must-visit event focusing on sustainability in the built environment, bringing together more than 800 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors across three halls and three days at...

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New Arup chief of staff appointed

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

A new chief of staff to the office of the Arup CEO has been appointed, as Judith Everett takes on the role to further the board's goals.The postNew Arup chief of staff appointedappeared first...

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Kranjčevićeva Stadium renovation begins in Zagreb

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

The Croatian subsidiary of STRABAG, a European construction group, has commenced the renovation and expansion of Kranjčevićeva Stadium in Zagreb, Croatia.

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RIBA West Midlands is first region to reveal 2025 award winners

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

The Architects’ JournalRIBA West Midlands is first region to reveal 2025 award winnersBDP’s College of Arts & Society at Coventry University has been named the RIBA West Midlands building of the...

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University of Sheffield to boost the development of technologies for people with dementia

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

The University of Sheffield is leading one of four new networks which will boost the […]The postUniversity of Sheffield to boost the development of technologies for people with dementiafirst...

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Geberit expands Sigma flush plate range with new designs

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

Geberit has unveiled the latest new additions to its Sigma flush plate collection with the introduction of the ultra-slim Sigma40 and an enhanced Sigma01.The postGeberit expands Sigma flush plate...

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Byrd’s Eye Roofing Expands Residential Roofing Services in Lake City FL

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

Byrd’s Eye Roofing, Inc., located in Branford, delivers a full range of roofing services to clients. LAKE CITY, FL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Byrd’s Eye Roofing, Inc. has...

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Willmott Dixon Interiors delivers restoration of 960-seat Grade II* listed former Granada cinema building

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

Willmott Dixon Interiors has completed the restoration and refurbishment of the former Granada cinema building in east London on behalf of Waltham Forest Council, delivering a transformative project...

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The defence boom: a lifeline for UK construction?

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

Mark Leeson is operations director at consultancy McBains Will the government’s recent defence-spending boost provide ammunition to help spark construction’s recovery? To say recent construction...

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ADSA Launches Training to Sharpen Legal Awareness for Industry Leaders

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

ADSA is launching a new Directors' Awareness Course to help business leaders understand their legal responsibilities within the powered pedestrian door industry.The postADSA Launches Training to...

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Certas Energy discusses HVO

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

While the efficacy and sustainability credentials of HVO can differ from supplier HVO is being touted as an easy drop-in alternative to diesel, but scepticism remains. Pete Cronin, commercial...

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What’s next in the Commanders’ process of building a new stadium in Washington?

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

WASHINGTON — Roger Goodell acknowledged that a new, state-of-the-art Commanders stadium in Washington would drastically increase the chances of the U.S. capital hosting the Super Bowl for the first...

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Pennyfarthing completes affordable homes

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

As part of the expanding partnership between Pennyfarthing Homes and VIVID, the final seven affordable homes at Whitsbury Green have been officially handed over to the Housing Association. These...

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Emergency mental health addictions services unit breaks ground in Guelph

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

GUELPH, ONT. — Construction of a phased expansion is underway for a new emergency department and mental health and addictions services unit at Guelph General Hospital (GGH). According to a release,...

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Economy shrunk 0.2% in February StatCan estimates 1.5% annualized growth for Q1

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy contracted in February but early signs suggest moderate growth in March. The agency says real gross domestic product decreased 0.2 per cent in...

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Schneider Electric unveils new power security innovations

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

Schneider Electric, a specialist in energy management and automation, is launching a number of offerings designed to maintain power supply ...The postSchneider Electric unveils new power security...

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HS2 completes UK’s heaviest bridge slide on Kenilworth Bypass

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

The A46 Kenilworth Bypass has reopened 18 days early after HS2 engineers slid a 14,500-tonne box structure into place, marking the UK's heaviest bridge slide.The postHS2 completes UK’s heaviest...

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BDP’s Coventry arts building wins RIBA West Midlands building of the year

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

Howells also scoops two awards for Birmingham office scheme and a cafe at a grade I-listed country house

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Fletcher Priest completes retrofit of 150 Aldersgate in the City of London

Publish date: Fri, 02 May 2025

The 140,000 sq ft office building was fully pre-let to a global tech company prior to completion and includes new terraces, a reconfigured entrance and a public art installation

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Partnership to connect Central-West Orana REZ

Transgrid CEO, Brett Redman, and Zinfra Managing Director, Peter Iancov. Image: TransgridIn partnership with EnergyCo, Transgrid will deliver new transmission infrastructure for New South Wales’...

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Remote airstrip upgrades announced

Image: Anna Om/stock.adobe.comAirstrips in three remote NSW communities will receive a major infrastructure boost, with the state government committing $15 million to critical runway upgrades to...

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Tasmania releases new housing guidelines

Image: redzaal/stock.adobe.comNew Medium Density Design Guidelines released by the Tasmanian Government are set to reshape urban development across the state. The changes are intended to provide...

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Embracing the benefits of light gauge steel

TRUECORE steel is durable and resilient, with BlueScope’s metallic coating, incorporating Activate technology, to provide enhanced corrosion resistance. (Images: Australian Framing Solutions)An...

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