Construction Buzz

11/09/2024

UK Construction Week Birmingham is LESS THAN 3 WEEKS AWAY, and it’s shaping up to be an event you won’t want to miss.

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UK Construction Week Birmingham is LESS THAN 3 WEEKS AWAY , and it’s shaping up to be an event you won’t want to miss. With major brands like SIG ,...

10/09/2024

A new area dedicated to the roofing industry has been announced for the UK’s largest built environment event, UK Construction Week (UKCW), with an impressive line-up of expert speakers.

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A new area dedicated to the roofing industry has been announced for the UK’s largest built environment event, UK Construction Week (UKCW), with an ...

09/09/2024

UK Construction Week has partnered with business network specialists Finditin to create a brand new networking lounge, which will give visitors invaluable access to buyers from a myriad Tier One contractors.

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UK Construction Week has partnered with business network specialists Finditin to create a brand new networking lounge, which will give visitors inv...

06/09/2024

To mark one month until UK Construction Week Birmingham (1-3 October) we've put together a preview of everything that's happening at the event.

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To mark one month until UK Construction Week Birmingham (1-3 October) we've put together a preview of everything that's happening at the event. We ...

04/09/2024

The Grenfell Tower fire that killed 72 people in 2017 was the result of a chain of failures by governments, "dishonest" companies and a lack of strategy by the fire service, the final report of the six-year public inquiry has concluded.

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Image source, PA Tom Symonds Correspondent, BBC News Published 10 minutes ago The Grenfell Tower fire that killed 72 people in 2017 was the result ...

03/09/2024

Embrace the future of construction as we bring you the latest advancements in technology and expertise in the built environment at the newly launched show 'Onsite On Hire' this October.

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02/09/2024

All-new hubs, co-located expos and high profile keynote speakers are just some of the highlights for visitors at UK Construction Week (UKCW) when it returns to Birmingham’s NEC from 1-3 October.

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All-new hubs, co-located expos and high profile keynote speakers are just some of the highlights for visitors at UK Construction Week (UKCW) when i...

29/08/2024

The seminar programme for the NEW RCI Expo, in partnership with NFRC and Raise the Roof is now live, and seats are filling up FAST! 🏃💨

You'll have access to seven more hubs tackling digitalisation, infrastructure, net zero, and more… 🌍🏗️

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The only Roofing, Cladding & Insulation Seminar Hub for knowledge sharing is here, with seats filling fast! The seminar programme for the ne...

28/08/2024

Onsite On Hire is shaping up to be the most anticipated launch for the construction industry at the NEC.

Embrace the future of construction and transform your business with sustainable solutions.🔧

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Onsite On Hire is shaping up to be the most anticipated launch for the construction hire industry this October at the NEC. In the heart of the s...

23/08/2024

Making its debut in Birmingham, our cutting-edge Live Demo Zone offers you a unique opportunity to experience the design, performance, and innovation of products from leading international exhibitors.

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22/08/2024

Disturbing construction fatalities figures show that the industry needs to do more to improve health and safety, writes Caroline Gumble.

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Disturbing construction fatalities figures show that the industry needs to do more to improve health and safety, writes Caroline Gumble. In the las...

21/08/2024

It’s widely documented that Britain’s homes are unfit for the challenges of climate change.

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Martin Huber, CEO and co-founder of 3D modelling and spatial data company Metaroom by Amrax, discusses why VR and AI visualisation will be key enab...

20/08/2024

NBS has discovered steady growth in the sector’s efforts towards sustainability, showing that the number of Net Zero projects and those achieving environmental targets is on the rise.

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Latest findings show an uptick in Net-Zero projects and sustainability success New research indicates around seven in ten construction projects now...

19/08/2024

A survey by Aggreko has revealed that equipment size issues are having a negative impact on worksite efficiency.

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A survey by Aggreko has revealed that equipment size issues are having a negative impact on worksite efficiency

16/08/2024

The research shows that the amount of plastic waste generated by the UK construction industry increased at an average rate of 210% every two years.

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An analysis of European Commission data published by the Copper Sustainability Partnership (CuSP) has revealed a significant increase in plastic wa...

15/08/2024

With less than seven weeks remaining, the UK’s largest built environment event is gearing up for a grand return.

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14/08/2024

All-new hubs, co-located expos, and a dedicated hire industry showcase are just some of the features the UK’s largest built environment event, UK Construction Week (UKCW).

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All-new hubs, co-located expos, and a dedicated hire industry showcase are just some of the features the UK’s largest built environment event, UK C...

13/08/2024

Plans have been unveiled to build a 6,000-home new town following many of the guidelines set out by the Labour Government for its favoured next-generation of large housing schemes.

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Plans have been unveiled to build a 6,000-home new town following many of the guidelines set out by the Labour Government for its favoured next-gen...

12/08/2024

Even if the Government breaks the planning deadlock and re-writes environmental rules, this worker shortage will ultimately reduce the number of houses they can realistically build.

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Labour have big plans for infrastructure, housing and immigration control- but how do all three tie into the worker shortage, asks Haman Manak

09/08/2024

The King’s Speech marks an important moment in any government as it sets its agenda for the next parliamentary period.

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Clive Feeney, LHC Group managing director, examines the pledges made in the new government’s first King’s Speech and how they could impact UK const...

08/08/2024

The competition watchdog has ruled that Barratt’s £2.5bn deal to purchase rival Redrow Homes raises competition concerns in Shropshire that must be resolved to clear the way for the mega-merger.

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The Competition and Markets Authority said that both house builders currently hold a high combined share of land in the area centred around the Bar...

07/08/2024

The Mayors of the West Midlands and East Midlands have both been confirmed amongst the first tranche of high profile speakers at this autumn’s UK Construction Week Birmingham .

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The Mayors of the West Midlands and East Midlands have both been confirmed amongst the first tranche of high profile speakers at this autumn’s UK C...

05/08/2024

After a five-year planning battle, developers have secured unconditional planning consent for a £260m residential scheme in Richmond upon Thames.

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2 hours After a five-year planning battle, developers have secured unconditional planning consent for a £260m residential scheme in Richmond upon T...

02/08/2024

Glenigan, one of the construction industry’s leading insight experts, releases the August 2024 edition of its Construction Index.

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Fri, Aug 2, 2024 5:58 AM Glenigan, one of the construction industry’s leading insight experts, releases the August 2024 edition of its Construction...

01/08/2024

UK Construction Week Birmingham, the most anticipated event in the built environment sector, makes its welcome return this October to Birmingham’s NEC from 1-3 October.

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UK Construction Week Birmingham, the most anticipated event in the built environment sector, makes its welcome return this October to Birmingham’s ...

31/07/2024

Clean energy auction budget increased by more than 50 per cent, following 2023 'catastrophe' that saw no new offshore wind projects secured.

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Clean energy auction budget increased by more than 50 per cent, following 2023 'catastrophe' that saw no new offshore wind projects secured

30/07/2024

Treasury documents have shed further light on ambiguous statements by the chancellor yesterday.

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54 minutes Treasury documents have shed further light on ambiguous statements by the chancellor yesterday. The government has cancelled the A303 St...

29/07/2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is today expected to announce plans to cancel flagship road tunnel projects and pause the already delayed hospital building programme in an attempt to plug a £20bn black hole in public finances.

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Exact details of which projects are to be axed will be revealed later today but the multi-billion pound Stonehenge Tunnel and Lower Thames Crossing...

26/07/2024

The Roofing, Cladding & Insulation Expo (RCI Expo), a brand-new event, is launching exclusively this year at UK Construction Week Birmingham from 1-3 October at the NEC.

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The Roofing, Cladding & Insulation Expo (RCI Expo), a brand-new event, is launching exclusively this year at UK Construction Week Birmingham from 1-3 October at the NEC. This expo is your premier destination for discovering innovative and cutting-edge solutions in the roofing industry. Already confi...

25/07/2024

Bury Council has approved plans for the £100m-plus transformation of the Longfield Centre site in Prestwich town centre.

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A joint venture between regeneration specialist Muse and Bury Council will deliver spaces for new local shops, public spaces, community facilities,...