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Health wellbeing and productivity
BRE conference on ways of providing and maintaining quality indoor environments.
CDBB publish foundational definitions and values to guide the development of the National Digital Twin.
Despite the reduction in staffing, most users remain satisfied with the service.
Ban on combustible materials comes into force on 21 December.
MPs push for statutory 30-day payment.
Former Atkins chairman replaces Terry Morgan at HS2.
Improving approaches to risk in the built environment sector.
Megatrends: Smart Building Technology
North Jakarta is sinking by 11cm a year.
Helsinki starts a project to reduce the disruption caused by roadworks.
Seven common challenges facing governments when introducing BIM.
Guidance tool for communities to identify local heritage assets.
Scottish Construction Now, 4 Dec
New app launched to support the mental health of construction workers.
2019 SPON'S Publications are now available.
Travis Perkins to sell plumbing and heating division.
Investigate the relationship between mine water and groundwater using new data tool.
Ferrovial puts Amey up for sale.
BSRIA calls on today’s engineers to inspire those of tomorrow.
Help choose the Art of Building Photographer of the Year.
Reducing the risk of fire in thatched buildings – new guidance.
Forestry Minister David Rutley has planted the first government-funded tree of the Northern Forest.
Michael Gove consults on mandating biodiversity net gain in development.
The government announces £72 million to develop digital and manufacturing technologies.
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