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Red heat warning highlights need for homes to be built for ‘year-round comfort’, says Actis

June 23, 2026• by

The rare red heat warning issued by the Met Office and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for parts of England and Wales this week is yet another reminder...

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Too hot to handle? How will UK buildings cope in increasing heatwaves?

June 23, 2026• by

Digital editor Matt Brundrett asks the question: When it comes to UK buildings, are heatwaves being forgotten? It seems an odd question to ask when the UK is...

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How construction careers are evolving for a generation of young workers

June 23, 2026• by

Young people entering construction today are joining an industry increasingly shaped by sustainability targets, new technology, changing regulations and...

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Social value must always begin with local authority partnership

June 23, 2026• by

Darcie Lattin, social value manager at Watson, argues that social value must move beyond tick-box delivery and be rooted in genuine local need She champions...

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Actis barn conversion project to feature on Scandia-Hus factory tour

June 22, 2026• by

Visitors to a timber frame factory in Sussex next month will be able to experience a barn conversion live in action as part of a tour being hosted by...

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Landlords set to be fined up to £7,000 for hazards in rental properties

June 22, 2026• by

From today, councils can issue fines of up to £7,000 if landlords are found to have serious dangers in rental properties The fine will apply to 21 types of...

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Construction industry reacts to Prime Minister’s resignation

June 22, 2026• by

Earlier today, PM Keir Starmer announced he would be stepping down from his position and as leader of the Labour Party, following an extended period of...

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NFB welcomes government’s AI planning tools to ease department pressure

June 22, 2026• by

Following the government’s announcement of AI tools for planning departments, the NFB has welcomed the move Tested across three English councils, the AI...

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Government makes £50m critical minerals investment

June 22, 2026• by

The Critical Minerals Strategy has been published to help secure supply of vital minerals for industry, including the construction industry The critical...

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New partnership to advance sustainable construction skills across Yorkshire & the Humber

June 22, 2026• by

A new sustainable construction initiative will partner schools and colleges across Yorkshire and the Humber with the Supply Chain Sustainability School The...

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New partnership to advance sustainable construction skills across Yorkshire & the Humber
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