Sector urges presumed new PM to back infrastructure via loyalty to strategy and new department

Leading figures from across UK construction and engineering have called on the next prime minister to stick with the government's recently published infrastructure plans and consider creating a dedicated Department for Infrastructure. The post Sector urges presumed new PM to back infrastructure via loyalty to strategy and new department appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

CR Smith expands to meet social housing demand

Window and door supplier CR Smith has invested in meeting demand from the social housing sector, creating 150 new jobs.

Why Choosing the Right Team Matters for a Home Extension Project

The post Why Choosing the Right Team Matters for a Home Extension Project appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A few months ago, I reached a point where my home simply no longer felt as practical as it used to. What once felt spacious and comfortable gradually started feeling crowded as our needs changed. Whether it was needing more room to work from home, creating a more functional family space, or simply wanting better […]

The challenge of firestopping in modern construction

As the construction industry advances, its methods change as well. However, fire test standards often lag behind, creating difficulties for stakeholders when it comes to applying tested details to modern applications. Here, Quelfire explores examples of gaps between testing and reality, and highlights the importance… The post The challenge of firestopping in modern construction appeared first on Construction News.

Birchgrove appoints new chief growth officer from US

Matt Jesperson will focus on creating a systemised approach to growing occupancy across the firm's portfolio, with a goal of achieving and maintaining 96% occupancy. The post Birchgrove appoints new chief growth officer from US appeared first on Property Week.

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