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    Unpicking fabric first

    Some of the most effective energy efficiency products are those that are not only often hidden from view, ...

    Some of the most effective energy efficiency products are those that are not only often hidden from view, but also overlooked in discussions about design and specification. John Mellor, senior product ...

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    Back to the floor

    PHPD recently met with Paul Beaney, strategic director of Lofthouse Residences, to find out more about th ...

    PHPD recently met with Paul Beaney, strategic director of Lofthouse Residences, to find out more about the current state of luxury housebuilding and why he decided to trade in a comfortable semi-retir ...

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    Onsite versus off

    Samantha Hursey, Meadfleet operations director and ecologist, explores the benefits and challenges of bot ...

    Samantha Hursey, Meadfleet operations director and ecologist, explores the benefits and challenges of both onsite and offsite in respect of the forthcoming Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) regulations. Bio ...

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    Q1 2023 sales slide -2.3% as volumes fall -16.4%

    The latest figures from the Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI), published in May, show Q1 2023 total ...

    The latest figures from the Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI), published in May, show Q1 2023 total value sales to builders and contractors recorded a -2.3% slide in year-on-year growth, with vo ...

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    Map out success

    Glenigan has introduced a mapping enhancement to its projects and prospects data platform so users can ea ...

    Glenigan has introduced a mapping enhancement to its projects and prospects data platform so users can easily identify opportunities throughout the UK and the Republic of Ireland. This mapping tool re ...

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    The gift of water

    A community in Togo, West Africa has been given access to clean water and sanitation through a charity li ...

    A community in Togo, West Africa has been given access to clean water and sanitation through a charity linked to the sales of new homes in the UK. The Edenstone Foundation, backed by Edenstone Homes, ...

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    More care needed near pipelines

    Construction-related pipeline incidents in 2022 were up by 57%, according to the latest report from Linew ...

    Construction-related pipeline incidents in 2022 were up by 57%, according to the latest report from Linewatch, the pipeline safety and awareness group. These incidents involved construction workers an ...

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    Making houses safe from ground gas

    Hazardous ground gas – an essential guide for housebuilders is a new report from the NHBC foundation whic ...

    Hazardous ground gas – an essential guide for housebuilders is a new report from the NHBC foundation which aims to assist housebuilders in recognizing high-risk sites, regardless of project size and t ...

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    SME owners suffering over finance and long hours

    New research has revealed that SME owners in the construction industry are increasingly prone to sufferin ...

    New research has revealed that SME owners in the construction industry are increasingly prone to suffering mental health issues. The study found that 56% of SME owners in construction have experienced ...

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    Editor Johnny Dobbyn discusses the Labour Party’s recent campaign

    Meet the new boss? You’d be forgiven for thinking that the date of the next General Election had been ann ...

    Meet the new boss? You’d be forgiven for thinking that the date of the next General Election had been announced given the recent quasi-campaigning from the Labour Party, what with its ‘5 Missions for ...

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