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Construction News

Winvic holds £1bn turnover despite tougher markets
Shed and multi-room specialist Winvic stayed in the £1bn-plus turnover club for a second year...Read more
Date: 2026-08-21
Source: Industry News 1
By Aaron Morby
Cautious subbies contain Ardmore losses at £5.1m
Subcontractors have been left £5.1m out of pocket by the collapse of Ardmore Construction Group,...Read more
Date: 2026-08-21
Source: Industry News 1
By Aaron Morby
Lendlease lodges 2,000-home Stratford plan finale
Lendlease and The Crown Estate have lodged plans for 2,000 homes to complete the final...Read more
Date: 2026-08-20
Source: Industry News 1
By Aaron Morby
Caddick poaches second B&K boss for East Midlands push
Caddick Construction has hired former Bowmer + Kirkland senior contracts manager Mark Lambkin as construction...Read more
Date: 2026-08-20
Source: Industry News 1
By Aaron Morby

Mechanical News

HHIC and HWA welcome revised SSES implementation timeline
Heating and Ventilation News HHIC and HWA welcome revised SSES implementation timeline The...Read more
Date: 2026-08-19
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
BSRIA launches essential guide to Building Regulations
Heating and Ventilation News BSRIA launches essential guide to Building Regulations BG92 now...Read more
Date: 2026-08-14
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
UK government losing the public on net zero, says EUA
Heating and Ventilation News UK government losing the public on net zero, says...Read more
Date: 2026-07-31
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
Bureau Veritas and NZCBS announce UK NZCBS Verification scheme
Heating and Ventilation News Bureau Veritas and NZCBS announce UK NZCBS Verification scheme...Read more
Date: 2026-07-29
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
New industry guide provides clarity on G3 compliance for unvented hot water systems
Heating and Ventilation News New industry guide provides clarity on G3 compliance for...Read more
Date: 2026-07-27
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
Government urged to rethink net zero spending to help homes adapt to heatwaves
Heating and Ventilation News Government urged to rethink net zero spending to help...Read more
Date: 2026-07-24
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie

Electrical News

Dr Thorsten Müller Appointment Luceco appoints Dr Thorsten Müller as Chief Executive Officer
Luceco Group, the leading designer and manufacturer of residential and commercial electrification products...Read more
Date: 2026-08-21
Source: Electrical
By user_amy
Grant UK announces new three-year partnership with Bath Rugby
After over a decade since it first sponsored Bath Rugby, Grant UK is excited...Read more
Date: 2026-08-21
Source: Electrical
By user_amy
How Students Can Get Extra Industry Support through Free NAPIT Foundation Membership
As young people across the UK receive their GCSE, T Level and A Level...Read more
Date: 2026-08-20
Source: Electrical
By user_amy
UK Data Centre Lighting Set to Hit £130m by 2030, says Whitecroft Lighting
The UK data centre lighting market is set to double in size over the...Read more
Date: 2026-08-20
Source: Electrical
By user_amy

Policy & Guidance

Government publishes latest NPPF with new strategic sites policy 
The government has published the latest version of the National...Read more
Date: 2026-08-19
Source: policy
By Planning Portal
Stop scrolling and start planning your own extension
It’s 11pm. You’ve told yourself you’re just having a quick look. Two hours later you’ve...Read more
Date: 2026-08-17
Source: policy
By Planning Portal
More than a Portal
Click here to read this update in Welsh/Cliciwch yma i ddarllen y diweddariad...Read more
Date: 2026-08-10
Source: policy
By Planning Portal
Could your home do more than you think? 
Read more
Date: 2026-07-30
Source: policy
By Planning Portal
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