World first: Brick-and-concrete multi-residential building earns DGNB Platinum

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Danfoss House in Sønderborg has become the world’s first brick-and-concrete multi-residential building to achieve the DGNB Platinum certification Developed...

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McLaren secures contract for largest Passivhaus retrofit

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The £100m contract, awarded to McLaren Construction, includes the retrofit and extension of an existing 1950s building for the London School of Economics and...

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Civil engineers and planners need to go hand in hand

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Lance Gudger, construction director at O’Brien Contractors, discusses the benefits that could come from improved co-operation in the construction industry...

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Nuclear construction reform needed to bypass barriers, says Taskforce

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A new report from the Nuclear Taskforce states that a radical, “once-in-a-generation” reform is needed to unlock nuclear projects’ potential In its...

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CLT construction: Building smarter, faster, and greener with Lamella

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In an era where speed, sustainability, and occupant wellbeing are increasingly critical, Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) is transforming the construction...

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New Technical Excellence Colleges to train 40,000 construction workers

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The government has announced new Technical Excellence Colleges to deliver high-demand construction skills to over 40,000 people by 2029 Stats from the ONS...

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Industry specialists warn of risks after landmark cladding deadline brought forward

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The government’s Remediation Acceleration Plan imposes legally binding deadlines to ensure that unsafe cladding on high-rise buildings in England is fully...

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3D printing powers faster, cheaper nuclear construction

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Oak Ridge Lab’s 3D-printed concrete forms slash nuclear reactor build times and costs, marking a major leap in nuclear construction The Department of...

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New water standards propel wider adoption of SuDS

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The release of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report—bolstered by fresh legislation and tougher national standards—heralds a new era for SuDS...

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Council buildings hold potential for 25,000 homes, says housing report

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Housing charity Habitat for Humanity GB has released new research revealing that the number of vacant council properties is increasing, locking away thousands...

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Council buildings hold potential for 25,000 homes, says housing report
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