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Construction News

Quartet wins London council £570m home estate revamp
London’s Haringey council has selected a quartet of contractors to deliver its £570m Estate Renovation...Read more
Date: 2026-02-20
Source: Industry News 1
By Aaron Morby
Drone squad to fight fly tippers
The Environment Agency is launching an upgraded 33-strong fleet of drones to fight fly tippers....Read more
Date: 2026-02-20
Source: Industry News 1
By Grant Prior
Bradford’s 1,000-home City Village gets green light
Bradford’s long-awaited City Village regeneration scheme has cleared planning to pave the way for up...Read more
Date: 2026-02-20
Source: Industry News 1
By Aaron Morby
Signs of a building recovery as pipeline begins to stir
The first flicker of recovery is beginning to show across the building sector, with consultants...Read more
Date: 2026-02-20
Source: Industry News 1
By Aaron Morby

Mechanical News

Baxi launches MCS umbrella service for installers
Heating and Ventilation News Baxi launches MCS umbrella service for installers  Baxi has...Read more
Date: 2026-02-20
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
Only 21% of UK schools using smart ventilation, report warns
Heating and Ventilation News Only 21% of UK schools using smart ventilation, report...Read more
Date: 2026-02-18
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
‘Solar bonus’ signals shift in property values as renewables influence home buying
Heating and Ventilation News ‘Solar bonus’ signals shift in property values as renewables...Read more
Date: 2026-02-16
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
NG Bailey opens 2026 apprenticeship scheme
Heating and Ventilation News NG Bailey opens 2026 apprenticeship scheme NG Bailey, the...Read more
Date: 2026-02-13
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
Housebuilding sector shows early signs of recovery
Heating and Ventilation News Housebuilding sector shows early signs of recovery New research...Read more
Date: 2026-02-13
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
Vaillant hosts Energy Minister at Belper heat pump plant 
Heating and Ventilation News Vaillant hosts Energy Minister at Belper heat pump plant ...Read more
Date: 2026-02-11
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie

Electrical News

MCS invests in new roles to improve quality outcomes in the small-scale renewables sector
In preparation for its redeveloped installer Scheme, MCS has invested in key areas over the last two years to ensure...Read more
Date: 2026-02-20
Source: Electrical
By electime
Become an electrician with Southeast’s leading trades training provider
The electrical skills gap is growing nationwide, with London experiencing the most dramatic shortfall. To...Read more
Date: 2026-02-20
Source: Electrical
By electime
From Workshop to Westminster: R&B Apprentices Earn Top Recognition
Two aspiring engineers from R&B Switchgear Group have secured top honours at the 2026...Read more
Date: 2026-02-20
Source: Electrical
By electime
To brand or not to brand: could tradie advertising encourage tool theft?
Tool theft and van break-ins have surged in recent years, making life even harder for...Read more
Date: 2026-02-19
Source: Electrical
By electime

Policy & Guidance

January 2026 – Market Insight
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Date: 2026-02-12
Source: policy
By Planning Portal
English planning application fees increase on 1st April 2026
At Planning Portal, we’re committed to empowering our applicants with...Read more
Date: 2026-01-30
Source: policy
By Planning Portal
Strengthening building control services for local authorities in 2026
As we step into 2026, we’re looking forward to continuing our close collaboration with...Read more
Date: 2026-01-29
Source: policy
By Planning Portal
Building Control with Planning Portal: What Councils are saying
Since launching our integrated Building Control Portal at the start of 2024, we’ve facilitated over...Read more
Date: 2026-01-29
Source: policy
By Planning Portal

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