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Tories secure majority in general election.
Architectural technology student wins gold in UK skills contest.
Six ways construction could decarbonise.
Real estate firms told to be smarter and greener.
More than 500 housing areas identified on green belt.
Court ruling on combustible materials updates building regulations.
Why normal trains can't run on snow and ice.
Israeli architecture is thriving, says Asaf Mann.
Institution of Civil Engineers, Dec 11
WSP's Rachel Skinner confirmed as 156th ICE President.
CIOB responds to October 2019 construction output figures..
Foundation training programme launched to support building services sector.
Electrical Contractors' Association, Dec 10
Survey shows steady growth despite challenging quarter.
Photographer documents England's remaining gasholders.
Infrastructure Intelligence, Dec 9
Mace launches next-generation construction method.
Shenzhen tower block has 14 car-parking floors.
Top 10 UK architecture projects of 2019 revealed.
Anti-corruption day: working with Guatemala to improve infrastructure.
British Institute of Interior Design launches anti-bribery campaign.
China completes world's largest printed structure.
£2.8bn withdrawn from UK property funds amid high street gloom.
Government steps in to stop historic bell-foundry conversion.
Honorary fellowships announced for contributions to architecture.
BRE is lead partner in future housing needs competition.
'100 Ideas that Changed Architecture' published in February.
Electrical Contractors' Association, Dec 5
Survey finds offsite methods safer, faster, greener and cheaper.
Chapelcross nuclear power station and its place in Solway Heritage.
New RICS social impact awards open for entries.
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