The regions are building – it’s time supply chains caught up

Gary Clements is sales director, south east division, at Peel Ports Group Almost halfway through 2026 and the UK’s construction sector is in a very mixed position: new housing starts remain subdued, although repair and maintenance work is rising. But one shift we’re witnessing is… The post The regions are building – it’s time supply chains caught up appeared first on Construction News.

300-m tower uses ceramic for heat control

A 302 m (990 ft) high-rise building in Dubai uses a ceramic facade to deliver shading and reduce heat radiation. The Wasl Tower, located near the iconic Burj Khalifa, combines traditional materials with advanced engineering to reduce cooling loads by approximately 10 percent. It is the region’s tallest building to feature a ceramic facade, a… Continue reading 300-m tower uses ceramic for heat control The post 300-m tower uses ceramic for heat control appeared first on Construction Specifier.

3M Paint Protection Film Is a Popular Substitute to Ceramic Coating: Here’s Why!

The post 3M Paint Protection Film Is a Popular Substitute to Ceramic Coating: Here’s Why! appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Driving comes with its challenges. The roads are filled with gravel, there are sudden temperature changes, and long, icy winters in some regions. As such, vehicles are constantly exposed to extreme weather conditions, which can damage their exteriors. Damage can come from stone chips or road salt. Nonetheless, most car drivers are struggling to maintain […]

Hotel & Resort Design South to showcase the future of luxury hospitality

Hotel & Resort Design South brings the hospitality sector to Miami this June, creating a hub for the ideas, partnerships and products shaping luxury hotels and resorts   The hotel and resort development pipeline across the Southern States and CALA regions continues to expand at pace. According to Lodging Econometrics’ Q2 2025 Hotel Construction Pipeline […] The post Hotel & Resort Design South to showcase the future of luxury hospitality appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

RIBA names 11 winners of 2026 South West awards

The Architects’ Journal RIBA names 11 winners of 2026 South West awards The RIBA has handed regional awards to 11 projects in the South West and Wessex region, including Levitt Bernstein’s ‘remarkable’ transformation of a former concert hall in Bristol, which was named the region’s building of the year The post RIBA names 11 winners of 2026 South West awards appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Richard Waite

Levelling down: Boris Johnson is set to spend less on English regional development than previous Tory governments - Written by Michael Goodier and Published by New Statesman

Most English regions are set to receive less funding for regional development than they did under David Cameron or Theresa May, despite levelling up being the flagship policy of Boris Johnson’s government.

Rider Levett Bucknall Tender Price Forecast UK, Q4 2021

RLB's end-of-year 2021 edition of the Tender Price Forecast summarises the dramatic experience of the last year and looks to how 2022 will be unwrapped. Much will depend on how the industry continues to deal with its resource-availability and cost concerns, as input costs remain the focus of attention, and contractors’ cost responses are clothed in uncertainty.