News
Government publishes changes to Parts L and F for new homes.
Electrical Contractors' Association, Oct 21
AIE releases first Europe-wide electrotechnical sector report.
Bentley Topcon JV to help contractors go digital.
Housing minister wants a digital revolution in the property sector.
RSHP completes new building for the Louvre.
No affordable homes exist in new Manc-hattan towers.
Former ICE president to lead Whaley Bridge dam-burst enquiry.
MHCLG ready to ‘unleash technology’ on housebuilding.
Institution of Civil Engineers, Oct 17
NEC releases target-cost contracts white paper for Hong Kong.
Online tool allows councils to identify corporately-owned homes.
Infrastructure Intelligence, Oct 16
Construction 'big-hitters' to shape kit-of-parts for government projects.
Has the time come for road charging?
London 'iceberg' hotel will extend 32m below ground.
Kevin McCloud's property woes have intensified.
Brick/block-laying robot to be used on demo homes.
2020 RIBA International Prize grand jury announced.
Robust Details Handbook updated.
Historic Environment Scotland issues Annual Report.
First-time buyer numbers hit a 12-year high.
Robotic inspectors developed to fix wind turbines.
New Grenfell law will tighten safety rules.
Helsinki library hailed as the ‘smartest' building in Finland.
Brick columns add a new twist to Georgian house extension.
SCI publishes new guidance on the re-use of structural steel.
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