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Costain, as part of joint venture with VINCI Construction Grands Projets and Bachy Soletanche, was awarded the contract for the East works package of the Thames Tideway Tunnel, the UK water industry’s biggest Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) project. The Eastern section spans six sites and 10km of tunnels. After ten years of construction, the last […]
According to International Women’s Day, for women to attain gender parity it will take over a century. Given the well-publicised work force shortage that is one of the many trials that the construction sector is undergoing, it asks the question can construction wait that long for females to become an effective force within the sector. […]
The UK’s construction output hit a five-year low in February as its fastest downturn since May 2020 continued. S&P Global’s UK Construction Purchasing Managers Index dropped to 44.6 in February, down from 48.1 in January. The latest figure indicated a steep decline in overall construction activity was propelled by a sluggish performance in residential buildings, […]
Court of Appeal clarifies the status of planning practice guidance in England In a commonsense judgment, the Court of Appeal has confirmed that national planning policy and national planning guidance have equal status in decision-making. On 30 January 2025, the Court of Appeal handed down its decision in Mead Realisations Ltd v Secretary of State for […]
Ceramics UK Celebrates Successful Hydrogen Kiln Open Day Ceramics UK has achieved a major milestone in its “Demonstrating Hydrogen in the Ceramics Sector” project, hosting a highly successful open-day event that showcased the pilot kiln and its potential for 100% hydrogen firing. Members from across the UK ceramics industry joined the event to witness […]
Kingspan Insulated Panels is excited to introduce PowerPanel, an integrated roofing and photovoltaic (PV) solution designed for pitched roofs. PowerPanel is one of the first systems globally to earn the FM Approved mark to FM 4478, meeting rigorous performance tests for fire, hail, wind uplift, and snow loading. This innovative system combines the thermal […]
Mayplas, a specialist in passive fire protection, acoustic and thermal insulation for the housebuilding industry, has introduced two new products. The new Party Wall Head Cap System and Therma Soffit add to Mayplas’ comprehensive portfolio of products for timber and masonry frame applications. The new Party Wall Head System provides fire protection compartmentation […]
CMS Danskin Acoustics’ innovative REGUPOL moisture vapour suppressant, adhesive and acoustic underlay system has been used in the world’s first pure octagonal high-rise residential building, The Octagon, in the heart of Birmingham. Part of the £1.2 billion Paradise development and rising to a height of 49 storeys and 155 metres, The Octagon is […]
The UK’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan is projected to dramatically reduce the nation’s reliance on gas imports for power generation, according to a new analysis by energy think-tank Ember. The plan, focused on expanding low-carbon energy sources, is expected to cut gas imports by 57%, bolstering energy security and shielding consumers from volatile global […]
image REM tec Solar technology could meet UK’s electricity demand fourfold without sacrificing farmland, a new report claims. Academics from the University of Sheffield undertook research on the potential benefits of agrivoltaics, where land is used for solar energy production as well as agriculture. They found that the coverage potential for the technology is so […]
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