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UK Concrete Show: 9 software features most appealing to construction and civils operations

April 9, 2026• by

Between 26 and 27 March, Re-flow Field Management presented at The UK Concrete Show 2026 at the Birmingham NEC Re-flow’s conversations at the Concrete Show...

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

April 8, 2026• by

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

April 8, 2026• by

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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UK Construction Week 2026: The future of construction is accelerating – Are you keeping up?

April 8, 2026• by

Major construction projects are being redefined at an unprecedented pace. Regulations are tightening, timelines are shrinking, and expectations around...

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Construction downturn continues, according to latest data

April 8, 2026• by

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

April 8, 2026• by

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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Understanding the updated RICS Residential Service Charge

April 8, 2026• by

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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UK construction activity slumps as economic and geopolitical pressures continue

April 8, 2026• by

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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Safer Places Wales guide launched

April 8, 2026• by

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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Staffordshire construction firm sentenced after worker injured from fall

April 7, 2026• by

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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Staffordshire construction firm sentenced after worker injured from fall
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