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VIS Systems brings AI to PPE detection
Construction workforce monitoring specialist VIS Systems has launched VISion PPE – the industry’s first fully...Read more
Date: 2025-11-05
Source: Industry News 1
By Grant Prior
SDM Fabrications files administration notice
Cambridgeshire-based steelwork contractor SDM Fabrications has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators. The...Read more
Date: 2025-11-05
Source: Industry News 1
By Aaron Morby
Stepnell hires Vinci development chief for Midlands push
Stepnell has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of former Vinci UK Developments boss...Read more
Date: 2025-11-05
Source: Industry News 1
By Aaron Morby
First data centre plans at Blackpool’s Silicon Sands site
An application for planning permission is set to go in for the first data centre...Read more
Date: 2025-11-05
Source: Industry News 1
By Grant Prior

Mechanical News

‘Drive out’ uninterested third of construction sector, says BESA chief
Heating and Ventilation News ‘Drive out’ uninterested third of construction sector, says BESA...Read more
Date: 2025-11-05
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
Domestic heat pump manufacturing surges to one-third of UK sales
Heating and Ventilation News Domestic heat pump manufacturing surges to one-third of UK...Read more
Date: 2025-11-03
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
Heat pump costs holding back uptake, finds Which? survey
Heating and Ventilation News Heat pump costs holding back uptake, finds Which? survey...Read more
Date: 2025-10-31
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
MCS pilot to give clarity on thermal storage, says Tepeo
Heating and Ventilation News MCS pilot to give clarity on thermal storage, says...Read more
Date: 2025-10-29
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
Heat pump uptake curbed by demand and paperwork, Baxi reports
Heating and Ventilation News Heat pump uptake curbed by demand and paperwork, Baxi...Read more
Date: 2025-10-27
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
Half of ECO4 insulations need major repair work, says NAO
Heating and Ventilation News Half of ECO4 insulations need major repair work, says...Read more
Date: 2025-10-22
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie

Electrical News

Installers warned mis-commissioning heating circulation pumps could cost homeowners this heating season
As heating season begins, installers are being advised to check they are commissioning new heating...Read more
Date: 2025-11-05
Source: Electrical
By electime
Unqualified electricians in Scotland continue to pose a real risk to public safety
As the electrification of society quickens, MD insists that Scotland’s electrical sector must be regulated...Read more
Date: 2025-11-05
Source: Electrical
By electime
New research exposes PPE knowledge gap putting electrical workers at risk
A new research report from one of Europe’s leading workwear specialists, alsico, reveals that...Read more
Date: 2025-11-05
Source: Electrical
By electime
National Stress Awareness Day: FMB Urges Builders to Prioritise Mental Health
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling on building companies across the UK...Read more
Date: 2025-11-05
Source: Electrical
By electime

Policy & Guidance

September’s Market Insight Report is now available
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Date: 2025-10-30
Source: policy
By Planning Portal
Welsh planning application fees increase on 1st December 2025
Legislative amendments to increase planning application fees in Wales have now been formally made. TheRead more
Date: 2025-10-21
Source: policy
By Planning Portal Content Team
July’s Market Insight Report is now available
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Date: 2025-08-27
Source: policy
By Planning Portal
Forthcoming application service updates – England and Wales 
At Planning Portal, we’re committed to reinvesting in our services to...Read more
Date: 2025-08-15
Source: policy
By Planning Portal

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