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World's first mass timber data centre.

The overlooked environmental aspect of data centre development.

Introduction to radon awareness

New technical information sheet published by CIOB.

New Hospital Programme

Updated supplier guide can help electrical contractors engage with NHP.

AT Awards

CIAT confirm the winners of the 2026 architectural technology awards.

Flood Action Online

Government launches a one stop shop for flood preparedness.

The best of the best?

Sir Edwin Lutyens: Britain's greatest architect? Book review.

Drugs and alcohol policy

CIOB publishes free template to help assess and manage risks.

ECA's reflections on Party Conference season

Burnham wants to be confident of winning before asking for a fresh mandate.

New Chief Construction and Scientific Adviser

Sergio Cavalaro, Professor of Infrastructure Systems at Loughborough University.

Building safety levy for England

CIAT publish estimator tool for members.

Electrical skills

Water sector faces a growing crisis that could slow the delivery of vital infrastructure.

Undervaluing our industrial past

Heritage value changes as taste for building styles changes.