News
Updates to Job Support and Self-Employed Grant Schemes
Chancellor announces latest Winter Support packages.
Key EU tradespeople excluded from shortage occupation list.
UK's opens first stainless steel road Pooley Bridge to replace original (above).
Caterpillar re-enacts classic video game as a live event.
Energy Consumption in the UK 2020 published.
RIBA survey reveals mental health struggles amongst students.
Beware of Z clauses in procurement.
Two killed in London building collapse caused by gas explosion.
Stamp duty holiday to continue through to March 2021.
Home construction can continue in Wales during new lockdown.
Environment Bill may result in biodiversity net gain.
CLC SOP recommendations updated
Organisation revises actions around dealing with COVID-19.
Modern Methods of Construction: building a watertight home in one day?
Gloucester firm converts derelict sites into homeless accommodations.
Scottish Government approves UK's largest new hydro project.
UK and Thailand form Smarter Cities partnership.
Asbestos no more; Canadian town selects new name.
HMRC resumes IR35 employment tax changes.
CLC publishes Brexit guidance update for construction.
Infrastructure Intelligence, Oct 19
Who are the change agents? Profession seeks leadership during transformation.
West London housing estate evacuated over fire concerns.
Former Environment Agency exec joins water company under investigation.
CIOB, NFCC, RIBA, RICS call for changes ahead of Building Safety Bill.
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Homes based on need, not ability to pay.
Historic England adds 216 entries to the 'at risk' register.
Post-pandemic transport predictions
Will cycling and walking provisions be preserved?
Assembly point levels range from relative to ultimate.
Campaigning to change perceptions about American Brutalism.
Report from The Carbon Project reveals shortcomings and recommendations.
Advice on how to join the electrotechnical profession.
Sprinkler head configurations can prioritise people or property.
The social impact of the built environment
BREEAM Building Back Better briefing paper provides initial guidance.
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