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Communication is the key in a building full of accessibility barriers

May 13, 2026• by

From the steps at the front to the cramped lift and complete absence of an accessible loo, a property we assessed recently was a near-perfect example of how...

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Insurance backed guarantees vs structural warranties: What’s the difference

May 13, 2026• by

AHCI explains the difference between insurance backed guarantees and structural warranties If you’re involved in construction or property development in the...

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Future Homes Standard overlooks water heat recovery, warns industry experts

May 13, 2026• by

Industry leaders in the Waste Water Heat Recovery (WWHR) sector have stated that the Future Homes Standard is missing opportunities to utilise Waste Water...

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Volumetric modular construction: A strategic response to risk

May 13, 2026• by

The UK construction industry faces inflation, higher costs, complex planning, compliance challenges and many supply chain issues. But as Jackie Maginnis, chief...

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National Housing Bank invests £100m into Build-to-Rent fund

May 13, 2026• by

Starlight Investments UK’s Build-to-Rent Fund II has secured a major investment from the National Housing Bank (NHB), supporting the delivery of 6,000 new...

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Trimble links SketchUp with Claude, bringing new capabilities to 3D modelling

May 12, 2026• by

Trimble has announced a specialised integration with Claude, the large language model and AI assistant from Anthropic, that makes it easier for...

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SFS strengthens commitment to product clarity and compliance under CCPI

May 12, 2026• by

Here Gordon Hines, UK Technical Manager at SFS Group Fastening Technology Ltd, discusses how the company is aligning its technical services and product...

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AI, cybersecurity and integrated project management: How construction firms can protect profitability in 2026

May 12, 2026• by

Construction and built environment firms are entering 2026 with a familiar set of pressures: economic uncertainty, rising client expectations, complex project...

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RIBA calls for new legislation to tighten building sign off rules

May 12, 2026• by

Critical gaps remain in England’s building safety regimes, with designs submitted to planning and building sign off completed without competence checks...

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PM announces plan to nationalise British Steel

May 12, 2026• by

Amid political upheaval, prime minister Keir Starmer announced in a speech yesterday that the troubled British Steel will be brought back into public ownership...

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PM announces plan to nationalise British Steel
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