Category: News
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Henry Boot to roll out HVO fuel after successful trial
Serena Lang, non-executive director at Henry Boot, said: “The success of our HVO trials will see it become a vital element of our journey towards decarbonisation. The cost efficiency, fast implementation potential, and immediate carbon savings make it a practical solution that we can deploy and scale now, while also continuing to explore and evaluate…
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Wates signs £100m HMP Onley expansion deal
Fiona Parker, deputy director of the Small Secure Houseblocks Programme at His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, said: “This expansion at HMP Onley marks a critical step forward in delivering modern, secure, and rehabilitative prison facilities as part of our wider commitment to increase prison capacity. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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McLaren to turn Heathrow post-war buildings into logistics hub
Alistair Awcock, infrastructure director for Heathrow Airport, said: “This infrastructure investment will provide prime logistics accommodation to our Heathrow partners, whilst modernising, strengthening and adding capacity to our perimeter property portfolio, supporting our customer strategy.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Mace wins City of London ‘green’ tower job
Mace said that the building is “set to become one of the greenest tall buildings in London”. Sustainability features include energy-efficient mechanical systems, extensive urban greening, natural ventilation and 440 cycle parking spaces, including an automated cycle hub for visitors. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Willmott Dixon to start work on delayed culture centre
Chris Yates, Yorkshire director at Willmott Dixon, said: “Our local team of regeneration experts bring a wealth of experience to Event Central and we’re delighted to play our part in the regeneration of Fargate, creating a space designed to empower this city’s boundless creativity. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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FCIOB urges industry to go beyond legislation on fire safety
“We understand the need for competence,” he said. “But when dealing with an industry that the public relies on to keep them safe, there has to be more. There has to be a commitment to safety. As with a number of other sectors and professions, the fire sector has a wide array of duty holders,…
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HiveASMBLD, Cole Klein, Houston Launch First 3D-Printed Hybrid Affordable Homes
Houston-based automated 3D printed construction company HiveASMBLD partners with Cole Klein Builders and The City of Houston to create the world’s first large-scale, one-of-a-kind affordable housing development using 3D printing technology, Zuri Gardens. Located in Southeast Houston at Madden Lane and Carson Road, the project has now broken ground with the first 3D-printed home to rise around October 2025. Completion…
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McLaren chosen for £100m LSE Passivhaus retrofit
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has appointed McLaren Construction for a £100m Passivhaus refurbishment of one of its existing buildings. Designed by David Chipperfield Architects, 35 Lincoln’s Inn Fields will become the Firoz Lalji Global Hub, housing the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa and additional space for other LSE departments. McLaren…
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UK competition watchdog clears Kingspan’s acquisition of Coverworld
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the anticipated acquisition by Kingspan Group of steel cladding supplier Coverworld. The UK watchdog launched a merger inquiry at the beginning of July to investigate the transaction and called for comments on the potential impact to competitors. Today (7 August), the CMA published its decision clearing the…
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Roofer fined for failing to provide edge protection that led to serious injury
Gary Smith of Watling Street, Dunstable, pleaded guilty to a breach of Regulation 4(1) of the Work at Height Regulations 2005. He was fined £2,125 and ordered to pay costs of £5,445 at a hearing at Luton & South Bedfordshire Magistrates’ Court on 29 July 2025. View the original article and our Inspiration here