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Government sets key heat network requirements
Existing networks will have to meet a series of ‘milestones’ in new Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme
Insulation schemes have been ‘catastrophic fiasco’, say MPs
The number of homes left with defects because of government-backed insulation schemes has been branded a ‘clear and catastrophic failure’…
Plans for tighter control of fire-engineering function
The title and function of a ‘fire engineer’ is to be more tightly regulated, the government has said. One of…
Surge in Gateway 2 planning approvals cuts backlog
More than 700 Gateway 2 decisions made by regulator in final quarter of 2025
New single regulator for construction proposed
Aim is to reduce fragmentation and complexity in built environment regulation
Budget nerves hit construction output by 1.3% in November
Fall in new work and repair and maintenance hit output but UK economy grew by 0.3% as Jaguar Land Rover…
COP30 compromise fails to curb fossil fuels
UN executive secretary remains positive about direction of travel despite gas- and oil-rich states limiting the scope of final agreement
CIBSE Data Centre Group reveals future guidance plans
The Group wants to establish best practice for liquid cooling on temperature ranges, coolant media, filtration and design principles
Boiler Upgrade Scheme extends to air-to-air heat pumps
Consumers will be offered a £2,500 discount on installations








