Tag: UKs
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UWE Bristol sets new standard for student accommodation with UK’s largest Passivhaus development
Stuart Brown FCIOB, director – project management at JLL, shares the challenge of creating Passivhaus-certified student housing at Purdown View in Bristol. Working with Stuart and the JLL team on the Purdown View project at UWE Bristol was an absolute pleasure. The team were hugely experienced and helped the UWE project team deliver a world-class…
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UWE Bristol: inside the UK’s largest Passivhaus development
Stuart Brown FCIOB, director – project management at JLL, shares the challenge of creating Passivhaus-certified student housing at Purdown View in Bristol. Working with Stuart and the JLL team on the Purdown View project at UWE Bristol was an absolute pleasure. The team were hugely experienced and helped the UWE project team deliver a world-class…
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One of UK’s first CIOB-certified principal contractors joins Hamilton as regional director
Walker will be based at the company’s new Dartford office. His appointment comes during a period of growth for Hamilton, with turnover set to double to over £50m in 2025. In line with this expansion, 15 new team members have joined the company this year, strengthening both the health and safety and management teams. View…
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Sisk CEO appointed Build UK’s new chair
Build UK’s chief executive, Suzannah Nichol OBE, said: “We are delighted to have Paul as our new chair. By bringing the whole industry together around the same table, Build UK has demonstrated that it can successfully respond to the issues we face, such as the new building safety regime, and Paul’s leadership and experience will…
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Garden Rooms & Pods: UK’s Fastest-Growing Home Upgrade 2025
In recent years, home upgrades have taken a major turn towards the outdoors, and one of the fastest-growing trends in the UK is the installation of garden rooms and pods. These versatile structures offer homeowners additional living space in their backyards, blending functionality with style. Whether you need a home office, gym, or a space…
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Garden Rooms & Pods: UK’s Fastest-Growing Home Upgrade 2025
In recent years, home upgrades have taken a major turn towards the outdoors, and one of the fastest-growing trends in the UK is the installation of garden rooms and pods. These versatile structures offer homeowners additional living space in their backyards, blending functionality with style. Whether you need a home office, gym, or a space…
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UK’s top apprenticeship employers celebrated
Employers across the country have been recognised by the government for their commitment to apprenticeships. The Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers and Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers rankings for 2025 showcase apprenticeship programmes across various sectors, including construction and engineering. These leading apprenticeship employers, including Balfour Beatty and Kier, have been recognised for the quality of their apprenticeship programmes, the…
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Manchester to be UK’s heat pump capital with historic deal
Greater Manchester is positioning itself as the UK’s leader in low-carbon home heating, with a bold plan to install 64,000 heat pumps by 2030. A new five-year agreement with global manufacturer Daikin marks a major step forward, combining innovation, skills training and practical support for both homeowners and housing providers. The initiative covers everything from…
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Modern homes are more at risk from deadly fires, according to UK’s largest fire brigade
While the number of UK house fires has thankfully declined, a hidden threat is emerging: modern building materials and household contents are fueling faster, more intense blazes. This concerning trend, highlighted by tragedies like Grenfell and stark fire service warnings, demands a critical reassessment of fire safety building regulations in contemporary residential construction. For homeowners…
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Trump’s tariffs threaten to derail UK’s homebuilding market
The UK’s homebuilding sector is fearful of the challenges imposed by President Donald Trump’s 10% tariffs on all UK imports to the U.S. The new tariffs, which have disrupted trade between the US and the UK, could potentially drive up how much it costs to build a house and delay key housing projects. This could…