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RICS works with UK Government on 'First Homes' scheme

In June 2021, the government announced the ‘First Homes’ scheme. First Homes are...

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UK REACH major threat to manufacturing says coatings...

The latest survey of British Coatings Federation (BCF) members reveals UK coatings...

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IG Masonry Support achieves carbon neutral status

Building product manufacturer IG Masonry Support is the first masonry support...

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TYDE launches its new website

TYDE, a Thomas Dudley Business is proud to announce the launch of their brand-new...

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Concern over future of steel industry after Government...

The Government’s rejection of the motion to extend the UK’s Steel Safeguards will...

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Small and medium builders back government planning...

Much has been made of the yet unreleased planning bill but the Government has...

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New PGA home is a workplace inspired by nature

Set within the stunning natural wetlands of TPC Sawgrass, the new Global Home of the...

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New competition to deliver significant energy savings...

CUBE, an innovative competition that enables commercial buildings in both the private...

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THF Futures Network – first cohort of partcipants...

The Housing Forum (THF) has set up a Futures Network for a cohort of prospective...

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Time is running out for realistic climate commitments

The Government has made historic climate promises in the past year, for which it...

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DHF continues to support fire safety initiatives four...

It has been four years since the Grenfell Tower fire, which claimed 72 lives. The...

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Eight entrants to sustainable design challenge...

Eight entries to the Riverside Sunderland University Design Challenge (#RSUDC21) have...

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First industry-wide flexible working pilot finds...

Timewise, the flexible working consultants, has published the results of their...

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Housebuilders’ costs continued to increase

Housebuilders costs increased by 1.7% in 1Q2021 and by 3.6% between 1Q 2020 and 1Q...

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Demonstrating value in the supply chain with Achilles

The Siderise Insulation division—which manufacturers our passive fire protection...

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