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Circular economy could slash construction sector CO2 emissions by 75% by 2050

January 10, 2024• by

According to a new report, the construction sector’s carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced by up to 75% or 4 gigatons of carbon dioxide by 2050 through the...

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Extreme weather events underline the need to futureproof housing

January 10, 2024• by

With the recent COP28 taking centre stage and scientists concluding that 2023 has been the hottest year on record, the need to futureproof housing becomes an...

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BAM executive director announces retirement

January 10, 2024• by

The Royal BAM Group has announced that executive director James Wimpenny will retire on 31 January 2023 James Wimpenny joined BAM in 1985 as a management...

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Construction sector sees 4% rise in project starts during Q4 2023

January 9, 2024• by

The Glenigan January 2024 Construction Index shows a more positive outlook for construction, with an upturn in project starts, and a rise in private...

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Impact of IoT in social housing revealed by University of Exeter research

January 9, 2024• by

Partnering with Aico|HomeLINK and industry partners, the University of Exeter has created a guide to best implement IoT in social housing The new guide and...

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85% of tradespeople pessimistic about future of construction industry

January 9, 2024• by

More than a quarter of tradespeople are looking for second jobs and one in ten are considering leaving the industry altogether A nationwide survey by...

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New Construction Employability Award to drive employment in construction

January 9, 2024• by

The B&CE Charitable Trust has launched a new Construction Employability Award to encourage new talent into the construction industry The award is given to...

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South London retrofit skills development plan secures funding

January 9, 2024• by

The retrofit skills plan aims to tackle the estimated 635,000 properties in South London that require decarbonisation works Awarded by the Greater South East...

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Willmott Dixon appointed to build £15.8m learning hub for Telford

January 9, 2024• by

Willmott Dixon is building a new £15.8m learning hub on behalf of Telford & Wrekin Council as part of the Telford Station Quarter regeneration Procured...

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Stewart Milne’s English division files administration notice

January 8, 2024• by

Stewart Milne Homes North West England Ltd, the English arm of the Scottish housebuilder, has taken steps to begin the administration process Stewart Milne is...

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Stewart Milne’s English division files administration notice
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