“Design intent” takes us into the territory of form over function

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When good design meets accessibility, everyday spaces can work better for everyone. Ian Streets, NRAC consultant at About Access, explores the tension between...

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Planning appeals reform: Is there still room for the “art” of planning?

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Darren Muir, senior director – planning at the Pegasus Group, discusses the intricacies of making planning decisions There’s a growing narrative in...

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£14m heat pump scheme to cut Tameside Hospital emissions by 2,000 tonnes a year

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Vital Energi has secured a £14m contract with Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust to deliver a new low-carbon energy centre at Tameside...

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Construction downturn continues, according to latest data

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The Global UK Construction PMI for March 2026 indicates a further deterioration in industry conditions, as a steep drop in housing activity dampens overall...

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Understanding the updated RICS Residential Service Charge

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Writing for Planning, Building & Construction Today, Chartered Surveyor, Jen Lemen BSc (Hons) FRICS of Property Elite, looks at the brand new RICS...

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Safer Places Wales guide launched

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The Welsh Government, the Designing Out Crime Group Wales and Secured by Design (SBD) have launched Safer Places Wales to support the prevention of crime...

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UK construction activity slumps as economic and geopolitical pressures continue

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Glenigan’s April Construction Index shows a sharp drop in project starts across all sectors, driven by global conflict, economic uncertainty, and falling...

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Staffordshire construction firm sentenced after worker injured from fall

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A Staffordshire-based contractor and its director have been fined following a serious fall-from-height incident during the construction of an apartment block...

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The results are in: Vectorworks reveals 2026 Creative Genius Award winners

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The competition celebrates visionary designers and design innovators who transform bold concepts into built and experiential realities using Vectorworks Every...

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£1.2bn Severn Trent tunnelling framework open for tender

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The Severn Trent tunnelling framework covers tunnelling, drilling, and shaft works in England and Wales The procurement is split into two lots: build-only...

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£1.2bn Severn Trent tunnelling framework open for tender
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