Rethinking sustainable construction: a future forged in timber
Dogger Bank Wind Globally, the building and construction sectors account for almost 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions, stemming from
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BCIS forecasts building costs to rise 15% in five years
Building costs will increase by 15% over the next five years, while tender prices will rise by 17% over the
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UK construction costs set to rise by up to 3.8% in 2024
Construction costs in the UK are predicted to rise by 3 – 3.8% this year, following an increase of 4.1%
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Global Call by the President of the World Cement Association
The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) concluded in Dubai with an historic agreement , reflecting the strong global consensus that
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2024 Construction predictions
2023 has been a major year for construction, bringing significant change. Most notably, legislation reform, particularly around building safety and
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Timber roadmap to boost construction and reduce emissions
A new ambitious roadmap to increase use of timber in the construction of homes and buildings has been set out by
Read moreDuo launches shrink film made from fishing gear waste plastic
Packaging consultancy and manufacturer Duo and Danish plastic recycler Plastix are launching a new shrink film utilising Oceanix HDPE from
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Report shows cost still high for contractors
Delays between material price falling and build costs reducing is leading to soaring costs for contractors according to a new
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Navigating net-zero: We have the tools, so why are we falling short?
As preconstruction manager for retrofit and decarbonisation at Seddon, I am reminded daily of the urgent need for climate action,
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Patent of the Month – hybrid housing solutions
Breaking the mould: innovating hybrid housebuilding solutions Despite demand for residential property continuing to outweigh supply of housing stock in
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