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Read about RSHP's British Museum extension which has been shortlisted for the 2017 Stirling Prize.
Architectural Technology Student Awards 2017 shortlist announced.
More updates from DCMS about the large-scale testing of cladding systems and the number of buildings affected.
UandI secure resolution to grant planning consent for major new regeneration project.
The real cost of regeneration.
MP pushes for more land to be made available to help people commission their own homes.
MIT create device that can inspect gas pipes from the inside.
Shortlist for the industry's most coveted award announced.
Government responds to Mark Farmer's review of industry, rejecting the call for a levy on clients.
BSRIA supports creation of Industry Response Group in response to Grenfell.
Workloads have slowed across all sectors of construction as Brexit delays investment.
New Digital Built Britain proposals for £250m sector deal with government.
Free calculator helps SMEs assess cyber risks.
Only 2 weeks left to enter 2017 Gus Astley Student Award for a chance to win £500.
Peter Hansford to examine what wider lessons can be learned from the fire.
MAD Architects reveal their designs for a futuristic campus for electric car manufacturer.
Homebuyers could borrow more with better forecasting of energy bills, according to industry consortium's new report.
Mid-year forecast points to overall activity continuing to expand despite slower economic growth.
Major project delivery improving, says government.
BDP and CH2M to lead Palace of Westminster repairs.
BRE publish new Loss Prevention Standard seeking to minimise fire risk from ducting.
CIAT announce the establishment of a Working Group in light of Grenfell and call for contributions.
Humber Bridge awarded Grade I listed status.
India launches world's first solar train.
Union ballots tower crane operators for strike action.
Have a look at these competition-winning designs for a new residential development in Eindhoven.
£6.6bn worth of contracts to build the first phase announced by the government.
Lake District inscribed as UK's 31st World Heritage Site.
The changing face of geomatics.
Construction Enquirer, 17 July
Bouygues and McGee dig one of London’s largest ever holes.
Hyperloop One announces completion of first major test.
Nearly 30 years on - the story of Lewisham's radical self-builders.
Compensation events and Brexit
When will changes in UK law during Brexit trigger a compensation event?
Global boiler market heats up as the UK is no longer the largest market.
Parliamentarians call on training overhaul to help ‘Build on Brexit’.
UNESCO announce 21 new World Heritage Sites.
Construction Enquirer, 14 July
London Mayor agrees £1.7bn of funding deals for affordable housing.
Have a look at the proposed new addition to Rotterdam's 'Manhattan-on-the-Maas'.
Delivering low carbon infrastructure
UK-GBC publish new report calling for industry-wide carbon target for infrastructure.
Engineers celebrate 200th anniversary of unique chain bridge in Llantysilio.
Uncertainty continues to stifle the housing market.
Worker credentials are embedded in helmet QR code.
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Read about RSHP's British Museum extension which has been shortlisted for the 2017 Stirling Prize.
Read our introductory article to building a house extension.
More updates from DCMS about the large-scale testing of cladding systems and the number of buildings affected.
UandI secure resolution to grant planning consent for major new regeneration project.
Infrastructure and the historic environment
IHBC article considers how heritage is dealt with when infrastructure schemes are authorised.
It was the tallest structure in the world for 3,800 years, but to this day the exact construction techniques are a mystery.
Shortlist for the industry's most coveted award announced.
Government responds to Mark Farmer's review of industry, rejecting the call for a levy on clients.
Peter Hansford to examine what wider lessons can be learned from the fire.
Every project is subject to uncertainty. How can construction better understand uncertainty for performance improvement?
MAD Architects reveal their designs for a futuristic campus for electric car manufacturer.
Homebuyers could borrow more with better forecasting of energy bills, according to industry consortium's new report.
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