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CITB to spend £300,000 on ‘mystery shoppers’
The CITB is advertising a £300,000 contract for mystery shoppers to carry-out surprise checks on...Read more
Date: 2026-04-07
Source: Industry News 1
By Grant Prior
Strabag buys structural steelwork specialist Crofton
European construction giant Strabag has acquired Cambridgeshire based structural steelwork specialist Crofton Engineering Limited. Crofton...Read more
Date: 2026-04-07
Source: Industry News 1
By Grant Prior
HMRC broadens CIS fraud powers beyond direct offenders
Construction firms are being told to urgently tighten subcontractor checks as a major overhaul to...Read more
Date: 2026-04-07
Source: Industry News 1
By Aaron Morby
Berkeley fires up 1,000-home Sutton scheme
Developer Berkeley is pressing ahead with plans to deliver more than 1,000 homes in Sutton...Read more
Date: 2026-04-07
Source: Industry News 1
By Aaron Morby

Mechanical News

GHNF to begin accepting applications from Welsh projects
Heating and Ventilation News GHNF to begin accepting applications from Welsh projects The...Read more
Date: 2026-04-07
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
Industry reacts to publication of Future Homes Standard
Heating and Ventilation News Industry reacts to publication of Future Homes Standard Key...Read more
Date: 2026-03-27
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
BEAMA launches Climate Commitment to accelerate supply chain decarbonisation
Heating and Ventilation News BEAMA launches Climate Commitment to accelerate supply chain decarbonisation...Read more
Date: 2026-03-26
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
Heating support and efficiency programmes on Energy Awards 2026 shortlist
Heating and Ventilation News Heating support and efficiency programmes on Energy Awards 2026...Read more
Date: 2026-03-24
Source: Mechanical
By neil merrett
Daikin and Hive expand heat pump market collaboration
Heating and Ventilation News Daikin and Hive expand heat pump market collaboration The...Read more
Date: 2026-03-20
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
Skills Transition Centre opens to provide ventilation training
Heating and Ventilation News Skills Transition Centre opens to provide ventilation training Forth...Read more
Date: 2026-03-19
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie

Electrical News

NAPIT’s MCS Redeveloped Installer Scheme goes live; open to new applicants
NAPIT is now live with the MCS Redeveloped Installer Scheme and open to new applicants....Read more
Date: 2026-04-07
Source: Electrical
By electime
Lucy Group acquires Nuventura GmbH in Germany to expand into primary SF6-free switchgear
Lucy Group has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Nuventura GmbH, an...Read more
Date: 2026-04-07
Source: Electrical
By electime
Ovia strengthens UK sales team with three strategic appointments
Samuel Ferriday, Ben Swift, Lee Hems Ovia, a leading name in lighting...Read more
Date: 2026-04-07
Source: Electrical
By electime
Don’t forget your duty of care when it comes to cabling safety, says AEI Cables
Leading cable supplier AEI Cables is issuing a call for all of those in the...Read more
Date: 2026-04-07
Source: Electrical
By electime

Policy & Guidance

Planning Portal service charge update from 1 April 2026
Darllen y blog yma yn Gymraeg From 1 April...Read more
Date: 2026-03-16
Source: policy
By Planning Portal Content Team
Local Authority Service Developments: Early 2026 and beyond
At Planning...Read more
Date: 2026-03-04
Source: policy
By Planning Portal
Planning Portal updates: What applicants need to know at the start of 2026
At Planning Portal,...Read more
Date: 2026-03-04
Source: policy
By Planning Portal
January 2026 – Market Insight
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Date: 2026-02-12
Source: policy
By Planning Portal

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