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Insulation specialist Actis welcomes £1 billion for social housing but warns energy efficiency goals will fail without urgent trade workforce training.
East Midlands construction project starts dropped to £1.08bn in late 2026, though a strong utility and housing planning pipeline offers medium-term hope.
Xeden Energy expands its fleet with Cat excavators from Finning UK & Ireland to service growing ground-mounted solar construction projects.
AccuRoof collaborates with trade partners to secure and complete a charity facility re-roofing project, highlighting specialist roofing material supply.
SFA Saniflo highlights why plumbing design must account for dynamic water pressure and flow rates early in new-build and renovation planning.
Morgan Sindall wins £68m Salford Business School build. Main construction starts April 2027, creating opportunities for regional subcontractors.
David Wilson Homes wins planning approval for 120 green-focused homes in Hatfield, bringing new site work and local supply demand to Hertfordshire.
UK heat pump demand increased 58% in October as consumers react to rising energy bills and anticipated changes to government grant schemes.
North West UK construction project starts jumped to £2.31bn in September 2026, driven by major schemes despite weaker planning approvals.
Housebuilders face changes as energy performance assessments shift from SAP to the new Home Energy Model under the Future Homes Standard.
Professional Builder magazine features the Hultafors BT5M Class I measuring tape in its monthly giveaway for UK tradespeople.
Developers must navigate brick slip system variations to ensure passive fire safety and cavity barrier compliance on modern residential builds.
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