Prime Minister clears path for major infrastructure projects
The UK government has announced significant changes to planning rules, aimed at accelerating the construction of nuclear plants, trainlines, wind
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Civil engineering and construction
Reflections and predictions: Leading professionals discuss the year ahead for 2025
The construction industry experienced another year of change throughout 2024. From a landmark General Election and rapid technological progress, including
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Persimmon Homes launches model home to trial new technology
Persimmon Homes launched the three-storey model home to contractors and suppliers at its Space4 factory in Castle Bromwich, with the
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Derbyshire residents set to benefit from major retrofit works to estates
Residents in Derbyshire are set to benefit from a series of retrofit works to estates in New Mills and Tintwistle
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Revamped New Hospital Programme
The UK Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering all hospital projects in the revamped New Hospital Programme (NHP), setting
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Pagabo names suppliers for new facilities management framework
Set to support a range of sectors across the UK with facilities management services, 27 suppliers have been appointed to
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Government building maintenance backlog is at least £49Bn
The public spending watchdog has estimated that the government’s maintenance backlog is at least £49Bn; government will need to consider
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Report reveals circular retrofitting could unlock a $3.9 trillion global market
In collaboration with the World Economic Forum, McKinsey highlights the untapped potential of circular retrofitting to decarbonise the built environment
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Green light for Dundee’s pioneering Green Transport Hub
McLaughlin & Harvey have secured the £11.1M contract for the main construction works on Dundee’s new Green Transport Hub, a
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AI poised to transform UK Infrastructure delivery, says CECA
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) has highlighted the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the UK’s infrastructure sector,
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