Istephan calls for vigilance on fire safety risks
Too many are living in unsafe buildings, the government’s interim chief construction adviser has said before leaving the role last…
1 October 2026
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Scotland hits pause on hyperscale data centres
1 October 2026
Passive measures can target heat in Bangladeshi factories
Stifling temperatures in Bangladesh’s garment factories can be reduced with affordable passive measures, according to new research. The report, Six…
1 October 2026
TM44 Alliance highlights vital need for air conditioning inspections
Awareness of TM44 remains ‘worryingly low’ in the leisure and retail sectors, according to a new alliance that is seeking…
1 October 2026
Great British Grid aims to accelerate electrification
The Government has unveiled Great British Grid, a new publicly owned body inside Great British Energy, in an attempt to…
30 September 2026
UK invests in huge heat main for London
The UK government has set aside £90 million for new and upgraded heat networks, in a move ministers say could…
30 September 2026
Universal unveils first consultants and contractors for Bedford resort
Universal has begun the first phase of work on its planned resort near Bedford and, alongside that milestone, has published…
28 September 2026
Housebuilding in England sees sharp recovery driven by regulator overhaul
Housebuilding in England rebounded in the second quarter of 2026, with official figures showing new-build starts rose to 35,910 between…
28 September 2026
Government will appoint permanent chief construction adviser at end of year
The search for the government’s next chief construction and scientific adviser is continuing, with the appointment now expected by the…
28 September 2026
Salford housing association secures £2.2 million to modernise tower block heating
Salford housing association Salix Homes has secured more than £2.2 million in government backing to overhaul heating systems in five…
25 September 2026
Heatwaves result in more than 1,100 NHS operations being cancelled
More than 1,100 operations were cancelled at NHS hospitals due to heat during the UK’s May and June heatwaves, according…
16 September 2026
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