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The Construction Index, Mar 22
Housing association replaces storage heaters with ground source heat pumps.
Competition watchdog to investigate supply of construction services.
Residents and landlords team up to better communicate building safety issues.
FIDIC sets up an international task force to tackle diversity and inclusion.
Burst pipe causes flash flood at Battersea Power Station site.
EastEnders rebuild project criticised by MPs.
The Construction Index, Mar 20
Hong Kong reveals £60bn land reclamation plan.
BSRIA report suggests the European market will double to 415 million Euros by 2023.
Report encourages the use of timber to help tackle climate change.
The Construction Index, Mar 19
Skanska signs contract for ‘zero energy' hotel.
AI robots that can sort demolition waste.
Scottish Construction Now, Mar 18
World’s tallest wooden building completed in Norway.
Saudi firm orders unit from Denmark to print homes.
An ECA briefing for members about the commercial implications of leaving the EU.
HS2 heat recovery could power hundreds of new homes.
The Construction Index, Mar 18
Interserve chief exec says keep calm and carry on.
Government pledges £570m for London housing near transport links.
Institution of Civil Engineers, Mar 14
Industry leaders debate how to improve UK transport networks.
High quality homes are needed now, says BRE.
The key points for the construction industry and BSRIA's response.
New BIM software can identify health and safety risks.
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