News
The government moves to halt the rise of gender neutral facilities.
Network Rail asks supply chain to cut carbon emissions.
A blueprint for post-pandemic transformation.
Cabinet Office pushes requirements for prompt payments.
Housing Secretary announces review of self build approval process.
3D printing flaw results in pliable polymer textiles.
CIOB recommends new role: independent construction assessor.
Norman Foster called to testify in Spanish court case.
Research uncovers regional differences in planning permission acquisition.
Cable strikes in Q3 running 46% higher than Q2.
Sale of construction equipment falls by 17% in Q3 2020.
RIBA announces its Social Value Toolkit for Architecture.
Divergent paths for construction sectors.
Make It Smart Hub will create online portal for Highlands and Islands.
EC publishes Renovation Wave Strategy
Net zero goals incorporated into plans for a new European Bauhaus.
Conformity Marking of Construction
CLC provides guidance related to product marks, post-Brexit.
Northern Ireland infrastructure advisory board
Country moves one step closer to creating independent body.
CIOB publishes response to professional qualifications consultation.
Ventilation in buildings key to curtailing spread of COVID-19.
Electrical Safety First investigation reveals increase in unsafe purchases.
The education sector and sustainable design.
Bjarke Ingels introduces Masterplanet.
How COVID-19 risk mitigation can impact life safety equipment.
Brutalist architecture at Oxford.
Southampton construction site damaged by fire.
Infrastructure Intelligence, Oct 26
Architects note lack of security measures in pedestrianisation movement.
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An American chimney feature with a colourful past.
Homes based on need, not ability to pay.
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Post-pandemic transport predictions
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