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The country’s pothole plague has become a menace, slowing everyone’s journeys, putting lives of drivers and cyclists at risk, and pushing up repair costs for hard-pressed drivers. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh met with road workers and councillors to see first-hand...

By John Prydderch, Head of Marketing & Communications At Exyte Hargreaves we call ourselves ‘The Best Kept Secret in Defence and Construction’ because of a strong track record which has been building for more than a decade. In fact, our legacy as an HVAC...

New research has revealed that persistent power challenges continue to pose substantial hurdles for the rapidly growing offshore wind industry, signalling a need for more capable energy supply chain partners to bridge this gap. The report, called Race to Renewables,...

The government has unveiled new measures to support small businesses and the self-employed by tackling the scourge of late payments, which according to the Smart Data Foundry is costing SMEs £22,000 a year on average and according to FSB research, leads to 50,000...

A team of scientists, led by Dr Mehreen Gul from Heriot-Watt University, are investigating the use of biochar as an innovative, low-carbon building material. The project will support interdisciplinary research aimed at advancing sustainability in the construction...

New research from the University of Salford’s HIVEE (Housebuilding Innovations in Volume, Environment and Efficiency) research cluster has uncovered the UK’s housebuilding sector is struggling to meet supply chain challenges in the current climate, calling for a new...

In the first phase of the Upavon project, a total of 5 old accommodation blocks will be demolished and replaced by 200 modern ensuite bedspaces in 4 separate buildings for both junior and senior ranks. An older building on site will also be refurbished to provide 21...

The UK is at a crossroads in its journey toward decarbonisation, with an urgent need to increase investment in its supply chain to secure the global economic benefits of achieving Net Zero. This warning comes from BEAMA, the trade body representing the UK’s energy...

Software plays a vital role in 21st Century construction, helping modernise the industry, improve efficiencies, and deliver better project results. From the initial design process to eco-friendly practices, software is the cornerstone of modern construction, creating...