• What if Building Control went fully digital?

    Building control governs structural integrity, fire protection, energy efficiency, accessibility and countless other aspects of design and...

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    Smart buildings are often presented as the ultimate in modern construction - interconnected, efficient, intuitive and driven by real-time...

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    Soil is often dismissed as mere dirt, but it is one of the planet’s most powerful carbon stores, holding more than all of the world’s...

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    For decades, the fixed-price contract has been the backbone of construction procurement. It promised certainty with a defined scope, an...

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A 2026 reminder about the benefits of upgrading to LED lighting in the office

Modern workplaces are constantly evolving, with companies seeking ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs and create healthier, more productive environments for their teams. One of the...

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Three Top Trends in Residential Building for 2026

Practicality is a prevailing theme in homebuying. Many people enter the housing market with a long-term approach, considering both current and future lifestyle needs to get the most out of their...

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Passing Gateway Two: What you need to know from an MEP expert

Gateway Two is a key aspect of building safety and quality. However, the Building Safety Regulator’s (BSR) approval process is causing significant backlogs in UK construction projects. While...

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Why modern builders still use tools invented thousands of years ago

Walk onto a modern construction site and you will see plenty of laser levels, drones, tablets and power tools. Yet look a little closer and something unexpected becomes clear....

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The elevator that changed the world when Elisha Otis cut the rope

Today, stepping into a lift is one of the most routine acts of modern life. We press a button, glance at the floor indicator, and trust, almost without thinking. that a metal box...

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How the Romans invented central heating

Central heating feels like a modern convenience, yet its core principles were mastered nearly two thousand years ago. Long before boilers, radiators and underfloor heating...

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David Bailey Furniture Systems launches fitted furniture range on NBS Source

David Bailey Furniture Systems has officially launched its extensive range of fitted furniture on NBS Source, opening up new digital doors for architects and specifiers seeking high-quality, fully...

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CCT and Extrudakerb Partner on A164 Junction Improvements

Concise Construction Testing Ltd (CCT) is proud to be working with Extrudakerb, a specialist in slipform concrete safety barriers and drainage systems, on the A164 junction improvement project — a...

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Bespoke worktops specified for major hospital refurbishment

With the provision of comfortable, aesthetically pleasing and hygienic fitted furniture a...

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Zentia deliver specialised ceiling package for Becketwell Arena

Becketwell Live is a new dynamic space developed to host concerts, family events, sports,...

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Powering sustainability at the museum of the future

Dubai’s Museum of the Future stands as a unique global landmark. Reflecting the UAE’s...

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