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Construction coalition urges next mayor to fix five issues in London.
Virtual HD5K to take place 22 May 2021.
Modern bridges as marvels of innovation and engineering.
First Passivhaus social housing scheme completed in Powys.
Police kill five workers for protesting back pay on Bangladesh construction site.
Are World's Fairs officially a thing of the past?
BSRIA IAQ topic guide published
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FMB Scotland urges Government to increase work for SMEs.
App rates customer satisfaction with lorry deliveries.
Guidance offered to protect biodiversity on construction sites.
Marine observatory in the shape of a whale.
New aluminium emits 85% less emissions.
London 2021 Tall Building Survey results available.
OpenBuilt supply chain technology in development
Big tech collaborates on platform for the built environment.
Ancient Roman settlement uncovered in Scarborough.
Protection secured for disused rail bridges, viaducts and tunnels.
Concerns raised over Future Buildings Standard
Letter signed by 21 organisations sent to MHCLG.
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