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Construction News

Kier agrees £85.6m price for major civil service hub job
Kier is set to start main works this month on Darlington’s major new central Government...Read more
Date: 2025-12-31
Source: Industry News 1
By Aaron Morby
Mace chairman honoured with CBE
Mace chairman Mark Reynolds has been made CBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours. Reynolds,...Read more
Date: 2025-12-30
Source: Industry News 1
By Aaron Morby
HS2 head office managers sent out to sites
HS2 has cut 300 corporate roles as it aims to become “less bureaucratic”. Half of...Read more
Date: 2025-12-29
Source: Industry News 1
By Grant Prior
Modular firm Thurston bought out of administration
Modular Building Specialist Thurston Group has been bought after going into administration. The £47m turnover...Read more
Date: 2025-12-23
Source: Industry News 1
By Grant Prior

Mechanical News

Efficient heating innovations sought for 2026 Energy Awards
Heating and Ventilation News Efficient heating innovations sought for 2026 Energy Awards Developments...Read more
Date: 2025-12-16
Source: Mechanical
By neil merrett
‘Festive pressure’ affecting a third of tradespeople
Heating and Ventilation News ‘Festive pressure’ affecting a third of tradespeople A survey...Read more
Date: 2025-12-15
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
CIBSE conference explores the future of building performance
Heating and Ventilation News CIBSE conference explores the future of building performance CIBSE’s...Read more
Date: 2025-12-08
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
Government ‘foolish’ to dismiss hybrid heating options
Heating and Ventilation News Government ‘foolish’ to dismiss hybrid heating options Energy &...Read more
Date: 2025-12-04
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
Budget was ‘mixed bag’ for skills, says BESA
Heating and Ventilation News Budget was ‘mixed bag’ for skills, says BESA The...Read more
Date: 2025-12-03
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
Rethinking HVACR and mechanical logistics
Heating and Ventilation News Rethinking HVACR and mechanical logistics London is one of...Read more
Date: 2025-11-28
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie

Electrical News

Customer service stars shine this Christmas
Residents across the East, South East and London have award-winning customer service heroes on hand...Read more
Date: 2025-12-19
Source: Electrical
By electime
Overland Shoes Kicks Off Bobcat Safety Footwear Launch with Winning Team
Overland Shoes has appointed seasoned footwear executive, Peter Lawson as Brand Manager to lead...Read more
Date: 2025-12-19
Source: Electrical
By electime
Looking back on another hugely successful year for the BCIA
By Stacey Lucas, BCIA President With temperatures dropping, festive decorations now commonplace in workplaces and...Read more
Date: 2025-12-19
Source: Electrical
By electime
Glamox’s newly launched office light receives design award
Glamox, a global leader in lighting,...Read more
Date: 2025-12-18
Source: Electrical
By electime

Policy & Guidance

November’s Market Insight Report is now available
Read more
Date: 2025-12-16
Source: policy
By Planning Portal
Planning Portal: More than a portal
Read more
Date: 2025-11-25
Source: policy
By Planning Portal
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
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Date: 2025-10-21
Source: policy
By Planning Portal Content Team

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