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El Niño predictions for 2027 make sustainable heat-reflecting insulation vital

October 6, 2026• by

Climate scientists predict El Niño will make 2027 the hottest year ever recorded, so using heat-reflecting insulation that doesn’t harm the environment is...

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The construction technology adoption gap isn’t about technology

October 6, 2026• by

Construction has invested heavily in digital tools. The harder question is whether we have changed the way we work, says Girish Bhatia, founder & CEO,...

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Your First Home scheme needs to be expanded to secondhand homes

October 6, 2026• by

New research has urged the government to expand its new Your First Home scheme to secondhand homes to prevent inflated prices of new-build homes The Your First...

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Research shows most and least popular construction apprenticeships

October 6, 2026• by

Protectivity has released data highlighting the most popular apprenticeships, and where the most apprenticeships are being taken Many see construction...

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Timber frame unlocks faster, cleaner homebuilding

October 6, 2026• by

Daniel Clarke, senior key account manager at West Fraser, explains how timber frame’s reliability and speed can help solve the housing crisis Britain’s...

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The message that never arrives: communication, connection and who gets heard in construction

October 5, 2026• by

The meeting starts. I’m introduced as the subject matter expert. A few minutes later someone repeats it, just to be clear. Then the first question comes, and...

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Heritage site revamp needs to balance ups and downs of accessibility

October 5, 2026• by

The location is a heritage site dating back nearly two thousand years and important enough that people want to visit it. But without making adjustments, many...

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Construction company fined over £100k after worker dies in fall from height

October 5, 2026• by

An Oxfordshire-based construction company has been fined £120,000 after a carpenter died from a fall from height while carrying out refurbishment work W G...

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Construction retentions ban: What to review in your contracts

October 5, 2026• by

Proposed changes to construction retentions raise questions about cashflow, existing contracts and responsibility for defects. What should commercial teams...

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Discussing inclusive housing on World Architecture Day

October 5, 2026• by

Today is World Architecture Day, with this year’s theme being “Housing for All.” Below, we have thoughts from leading architects on the responsibilities...

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Discussing inclusive housing on World Architecture Day
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