News
Copenhagen selected as World Capital of Architecture for 2023.
NFTs, blockchain and construction.
Cable management materials shortage
Careful planning needed as supply chain issues continue.
Relaxation of permitted development rights under scrutiny.
CMA pushes to increase availability of EV charging points.
Contract administration and managing risk - Webinar 12 August.
Norfolk nonagenarian reconstructs Sandringham House as knitted model.
Plan stresses local involvement in city, town and village development.
Infrastructure Intelligence, July 21
Demand for coal power expected to increase despite net zero goals.
Six UK cities in the top 30 as most expensive in the world for construction.
Group calls for Part Z supply chain emission addition to building regulations.
Carbon capture technology update
Environment Agency publishes BAT guidance.
C02nstruct Zero Performance Framework published
CLC guidance outlines carbon reduction priorities.
Overdevelopment causes Liverpool to lose World Heritage Status.
Proposed product information code delayed.
Managing hot weather hazards.
CLC releases construction product availability statement.
NI builders hit hard by the impact of Brexit-related costs.
Materials shortages continue to create construction delays.
Infrastructure Intelligence, July 19
Diversity in STEM suffers during pandemic.
The challenges facing hospital construction projects.
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Bridge hopping highlights around the UK
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The historian spent much of his life compiling architectural resources.
Thermal imaging and net zero targets
How technology can expose efficiency levels in existing buildings.
The garden heritage of Oxford and Cambridge. Book reviews.
Building capacity to better manage heritage.
Do you know the difference? It's not as simple as you might think.
Transport Decarbonisation Plan
ICE analyses the key points.
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