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Firms are ‘desperate’ to hire young construction workers, says government report

June 8, 2026• by

The Young People and Work: Interim Report has been released, detailing nearly a million young people out of work and the struggles they face The report...

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The King’s Foundation and UBE launch Regional Building Foundation to revolutionise housebuilding

June 8, 2026• by

The King’s Foundation and the University of the Built Environment have launched the Regional Building Foundation, a new initiative to help create walkable,...

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The Energy Independence Bill: From ambition to delivery

June 8, 2026• by

The King’s Speech on 13 May placed energy security at the centre of the UK Government’s legislative agenda, reflecting evolving geopolitical and economic...

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The retrofit reality of decarbonising urban areas

June 8, 2026• by

Alasdair Young, energy director at Buro Happold, discusses the importance of retrofit in the country’s quest for decarbonisation The UK’s built environment...

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Government should stop raising the cost of building homes so that more houses can be built

June 5, 2026• by

David O’Leary, executive director at the Home Builders Federation (HBF), discusses the costs that housebuilders and developers face and why action is needed...

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Imperial College London and the Earls Court Development Company announce construction climate innovation partnership

June 5, 2026• by

Imperial College London and the Earls Court Development Company (ECDC) have established a new partnership to advance climate innovation in London ahead of the...

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PM meets with mayors to address construction blockers

June 5, 2026• by

Yesterday, Kier Starmer met with mayors across England to determine how best to speed up construction projects, particularly in housing With a focus on...

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What contractors bidding for DfE schools need to understand about heating strategy in 2026

June 5, 2026• by

Chris Davidson, CTO of Genius Energy Lab, explores the DfE’s school rebuilding strategy and how ground source heat pumps align with heating demand The...

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CITB launches Accelerated Apprenticeships to boost homebuilding and tackle regional skills shortages

June 5, 2026• by

The Construction Industry Training Board has launched a new programme to help deliver the government’s 1.5 million new homes goal while addressing regional...

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Fine for construction worker death after living on ‘death trap’ worksite

June 4, 2026• by

Mykhalio Hustei was 35 when he fell and drowned in an exposed excavation hole A fine has been issued to Alchemist DB Limited following a construction worker...

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Fine for construction worker death after living on ‘death trap’ worksite
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