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The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is pleased to invite you to take part in our 2026 Stakeholder Survey, which is now live! The survey will be live for four weeks and will close on Friday 6th March at 9am. Your feedback will help us better understand the needs and concerns of our stakeholders and the areas […]
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by recognising the vital role apprentices play in building and maintaining a high‑quality construction workforce. With small, local builders training most apprentices, the FMB is urging the Government to deliver a skills and training system that genuinely works for SME employers and supports […]
Government’s 2026 housing targets at risk amid financing pressures, planning delays and worsening skills shortages, warns new sector report A new analysis of the UK development sector reveals that the Government’s ambitions for accelerating housebuilding in 2026 are at significant risk, despite renewed policy commitments and the introduction of planning reforms. The Development Index […]
CASE STUDY Bruce Towers & Sons, based in the heartlands of East Anglia, recently completed a major refit of Rinnai hot water heating units in four separate plant rooms across two big schools over a half term. Rinnai’s N Series hot water heating units were installed in cascade arrangements so that the schools and their […]
All lengths of the DDS-Z soffit liner fastening solution are available with a white powder coated head as standard. New fastener lengths in EJOT’s DDS-Z range, exclusively available in the UK, are enabling much deeper levels of soffit insulation to be installed easily and efficiently thanks to the screw’s ability to anchor effectively into concrete […]
Fusion21 has announced the renewal of its national Grounds Maintenance Framework, worth up to £85 million over four years, and is now inviting bids from interested suppliers providing regional or national coverage. The national procurement specialist is seeking competent firms operating in the public sector, including SMEs, to support its members in delivering […]
Rinnai’s Director Chris Goggin takes a close look at the role of natural gas, LPG and BioLPG in the current and near future UK energy market. What are the fuels that presently matter most to the UK consumer and what roles do they fulfil in the current UK energy market? […]
Jess Ralston, Energy Analyst at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), said: “This plan should enable many more people able to live in ‘net zero’ homes with solar panels, insulation, batteries and heat pumps lowering bills and cutting households vulnerability to the kind of volatile gas prices that have left many homes struggling with […]
Imagery Dr David Trujillo/University of Warwick New structural engineering manual for bamboo is a significant milestone in realising the benefits of bamboo to widen its adoption. Comprehensive guidance about the design of permanent bamboo structures has been published by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE). The detailed design manual draws on the expertise of four […]
By Trevor Rushton FRICS, Chairman of Watts Group Limited Transfer Slabs – Recent Concerns and what you need to know On 19th December 2025, the Building Safety Regulator issued a letter to principal accountable persons and building owners to draw attention to certain risks that have been identified with reinforced concrete multi-storey buildings that […]
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