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Restoring Great Yarmouth's Winter Gardens

Transforming one of the least sustainable constructions imaginable.

Construction Skills Mission Board launch sector drive

Newly formed government and industry collaboration set strategy for recruiting an additional 100,000 construction workers a year.

New Architects Code comes into effect in September 2025

ARB Architects Code of Conduct and Practice available with ongoing consultation regarding guidance.

Welsh Skills Body (Medr) launches ambitious plan

The new skills body brings together funding and regulation of tertiary education and research for the devolved nation.

Paul Gandy FCIOB announced as next CIOB President

Former Tilbury Douglas CEO takes helm.

UK Infrastructure: A 10 Year Strategy. In brief with reactions

With the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).

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Ebenezer Howard: inventor of the garden city. Book review.

The Grenfell Tower fire, eight years on

A time to pause and reflect as Dubai tower block fire reported just before anniversary.

Airtightness Topic Guide BSRIA TG 27/2025

Explaining the basics of airtightness, what it is, why it's important, when it's required and how it's carried out.

Construction contract awards hit lowest point of 2025

Plummeting for second consecutive month, intensifying concerns for housing and infrastructure goals.

Understanding Mental Health in the Built Environment 2025

Examining the state of mental health in construction, shedding light on levels of stress, anxiety and depression.

The benefits of engaging with insulation manufacturers

When considering ground floor constructions.

Lighting Industry endorses Blueprint for Electrification

The Lighting Industry Association fully supports the ECA Blueprint as a timely, urgent call to action.

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