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CIOB-CIF tie-up will support Irish construction.
New global fire-safety standard developed.
Recent changes to fire regulations noted.
UK infrastructure 'top of political agenda'.
Brighton considers becoming car-free by 2023.
The government announces a new role as part of a wider package of safety reform.
Lessons for the next UK road investment strategy.
Developer wants to turn London gasholder into alligator park.
Combustible cladding ban set to cover housing over four storeys.
Rare bandstand saved after Historic England listing support.
Audit finds new housing suffers from poor or mediocre design.
Labour peer introduces 30-day limit to eliminate late payments.
ICS urges Scots to rethink infrastructure delivery.
Hot works said to cause 80% of construction fires.
Norman Foster reveals design thinking behind Sainsbury Centre.
The government announces the biggest change in building safety for a generation.
UK house prices rise at fastest rate on record.
Tech alliance will boost AR use for hidden infrastructure.
ICE hosts record-breaking ceremony.
US scientists develop bricks that grow and regenerate.
London six-storey office block to be built using CLT.
Housing market shows a post-election lift.
RIBA reveals impact of Brexit uncertainty on construction.
Samsung creates life-like human beings who can 'sympathise'.
Residents campaign to save '70s college building.
Engineering giants WSP and Aecom rumoured for merger.
Alarm sounded over works to Neave Brown Camden estate.
Open call made to design experimental installation at RIBA HQ.
Plans submitted for new West Smithfield cultural destination.
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