First UK geothermal power plant turned on

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The United Downs power plant, located in Truro, Cornwall, is the first of its kind in the UK, using the Earth’s heat to create electricity This morning, the...

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Storms highlight need for windlift-resisting roofing products

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The three named storms which hit the UK in the first few weeks of the year are serving as a worrying reminder of the need to construct roofs which can...

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New nutrient neutrality mitigation project tackles challenge for housing developers

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After five years in effect, nutrient neutrality is still a slow-moving process, but the NRC and RSK Biocensus have joined forces to develop a potential...

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UKCW London announces over 25 key partnerships

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UK Construction Week London has secured key partnerships with over 25 trade bodies and associations ahead of its event at Excel London (May 12th-14th),...

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Developers selected for 1,300 home Furnace Hill regeneration

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Homes England have announced that Capital&Centric and Great Places to regenerate an area in Sheffield Aside from the Furnace Hill regeneration, Homes...

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Scottish construction leaders present skills manifesto at Holyrood

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A collective of Scotland’s leading construction bodies have presented its skills manifesto at the Scottish Parliament, warning that that national housing and...

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Government proposes regulations for stronger building products

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In the wake of the Grenfell recommendations, the government has made several proposals to crackdown on unsafe or unregulated building products A new White...

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London Fire Brigade HQ refurbishment won by Willmott Dixon

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Willmott Dixon Interiors have won the preconstruction contract for the refurbishment of London Fire Brigade’s headquarters, via the SCAPE construction...

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Recycled glass technology producing panels for modular homes receives £330,000 grant

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The Scottish firm Eco technology, which converts waste glass into structural panels for low-carbon, modular homes, has received £330,000 from South of...

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Masonry Association launches new Technical Committee with first guidance on cavity fire barriers

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The Masonry Association of Great Britain (MAGB) has formally announced the creation of its new Technical Committee, a cross-sector body established to...

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Masonry Association launches new Technical Committee with first guidance on cavity fire barriers
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