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Government evaluating Ireland-Wales tunnel.
CE to UKCA mark transition extension requested
Actuate UK urges change of deadline to at least December 2022.
Canadian Green Building Council standard defines zero carbon buildings.
Additional funding for robotics research released.
Government extends temporary insolvency support measures.
Construction Enquirer, June 17
Network Rail introduces new modular bridge option.
Infrastructure Intelligence, June 16
UK failing to keep pace with climate change.
Mental health and the economic recovery
Study shows harmful impact of late payments on SME personnel.
Heritage & Carbon report illustrates impact of historic building retrofits.
EU REACH transitions to UK REACH
Upcoming changes to the commercial supply and purchase of chemicals.
ISO 19650 and UK BIM Framework Guidance contributor awarded MBE.
CLC introduces card for learners.
Latest IKEA sustainability initiative upcycles trashed items.
Cybersecurity's contribution to construction.
Value of construction dispute levels hit record high in 2020.
Exploring black concrete.
Infrastructure Intelligence, June 14
Repairing major infrastructure construction.
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Is it time to embrace EVs at last?
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The resurgence of the British country house. Book review.
The National Retrofit Strategy in review
Experts discuss how the country's ageing housing stock can meet net zero goals.
This form of drainage may be a practical plumbing option.
Windows that reveal pleasant vistas.
Electricity considerations in commercial to residential conversions
Practical guidance for safe renovation projects.
The need for a new National Prosperity Plan to deliver a fairer society.
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