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New whitepaper seeks to highlight hybrid Heat Pump ‘missed opportunity’


A whitepaper exploring the policy landscape around hybrid heat pump systems has been launched.

Radical action to speed up removal of unsafe cladding


The government has set out tough new targets to fix unsafe buildings in England.

Outlook for the property and construction sector heading into 2025


Across the residential, rental and infrastructure sectors, there will be many challenges in 2025, as well as many opportunities.

The Grenfell Legacy – why we need to rethink fire safety


As many reflect on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and its recommendations, it's important to recognise that the issues brought to light extend far beyond high-rise residential buildings

SMEs shine in Procure Partnerships Framework


Procure Partnerships Framework has named 95 consultants awarded places on its second-generation national professional services framework.

Scottish Water launches £9Bn procurement programme


The largest procurement ever undertaken by Scottish Water has been launched to transform the country’s public assets.

New skills hubs launched to get Britain building


Thousands of construction apprenticeships will be made available per year thanks to £140M industry investment in skills to get Britain building again.

UK construction industry buoyed by potential new 10-week Accelerated Planning Service


Tradespeople nationwide have welcomed the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) announcement reviewing planning permission process.

Biggest ever test of heating in homes as UK prepares to go gas-free


The largest research project ever carried out on electrical heating systems under controlled conditions has just reported its results.

Budget 2024 – Building strategy


On Wednesday 30th October, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves offered us our closest look yet at the Labour government’s ambitious vision for the UK economy