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Building control shake-up backed by ministers
Ministers have pledged £55m to overhaul England’s building control system as they consider banning clients...Read more
Date: 2026-05-22
Source: Industry News 1
By Aaron Morby
Government starts renewal race for £120bn mega framework
Crown Commercial Service has fired the starting gun on bidding for the Government’s biggest construction...Read more
Date: 2026-05-22
Source: Industry News 1
By Aaron Morby
Trading in Hercules shares resumes after audit concerns
Shares in labour supply specialist Hercules resumed trading this morning following a two-month suspension after...Read more
Date: 2026-05-22
Source: Industry News 1
By Grant Prior
£150m Cambridge busway opens race for contractor
Contractors are being called up to bid for the £150m Cambourne to Cambridge guided busway....Read more
Date: 2026-05-22
Source: Industry News 1
By Aaron Morby

Mechanical News

Heat efficiency and reuse projects among 2026 Energy Awards winners
Heating and Ventilation News Heat efficiency and reuse projects among 2026 Energy Awards...Read more
Date: 2026-05-15
Source: Mechanical
By neil merrett
Energy crisis sees rise in heat pump sales
Heating and Ventilation News Energy crisis sees rise in heat pump sales According...Read more
Date: 2026-05-08
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
Ultimate Renewables Supplies opens new facility 
Heating and Ventilation News Ultimate Renewables Supplies opens new facility  The company say...Read more
Date: 2026-05-07
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
NG Bailey marks retail growth with St Johns shopping centre contract
Heating and Ventilation News NG Bailey marks retail growth with St Johns shopping...Read more
Date: 2026-05-05
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
Industry expert publishes new heat pump guide
Heating and Ventilation News Industry expert publishes new heat pump guide The Norfolk-based...Read more
Date: 2026-04-27
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie
Aira launches external training courses
Heating and Ventilation News Aira launches external training courses The skills academy has...Read more
Date: 2026-04-24
Source: Mechanical
By Ella Mackenzie

Electrical News

Elucian welcomes Connor Mavers as Area Sales Manager for the South Central region
Elucian is pleased to announce the appointment of Connor Mavers as Area Sales Manager for...Read more
Date: 2026-05-22
Source: Electrical
By electime
C-TEC releases new technical help videos
Leading life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, has launched a new series of CAST XFP technical help...Read more
Date: 2026-05-22
Source: Electrical
By user_amy
BRUSH Group celebrates past and future in new one-off museum exhibition
Energy engineering solutions provider BRUSH Group is celebrating its unique 150-year history in a one-off...Read more
Date: 2026-05-22
Source: Electrical
By user_amy
Decision-makers need to understand reality of new legislation, says AEI Cables
The reality of new legislation is hitting decision-makers in the supply chain who need to...Read more
Date: 2026-05-21
Source: Electrical
By electime

Policy & Guidance

Working together to navigate a complex planning system
Planning can be complex, nuanced, and at times frustrating, particularly...Read more
Date: 2026-05-08
Source: policy
By Planning Portal
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
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